Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
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Global Markets
South Asian American Designers with Strong Ties to Home Make Their Mark
Along with a healthy dose of raw talent, a group of South Asian American designers, hailing from India and Nepal, have leveraged their close ties to home to help build their brands and businesses.
South Asian American Designers with Strong Ties to Home Make Their Mark
Along with a healthy dose of raw talent, a group of South Asian American designers, hailing from India and Nepal, have leveraged their close ties to home to help build their brands and businesses.
China
The China Edit | Beyond Bling, Lower-Tier Cities Beckon, Topshop Explores Mainland Sites, Hobbs, Paul Smith
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Beyond Bling, Lower-Tier Cities Beckon, Topshop Explores Mainland Sites, Hobbs, Paul Smith
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
In Japan, Mobile Commerce Attracts New Capital
Many young Japanese consumers now use their phone as their preferred shopping device and investors are piling into all kinds of fashion apps from styling guides to flash sales. JapanConsuming reports.
In Japan, Mobile Commerce Attracts New Capital
Many young Japanese consumers now use their phone as their preferred shopping device and investors are piling into all kinds of fashion apps from styling guides to flash sales. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
For Luxury Brands Targeting China, Expansion to Lower-Tier Cities Beckons
When it comes to tier 2 and 3 expansion, for even the most cautious global luxury brands, it’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ and ‘how,’ reports Jing Daily.
For Luxury Brands Targeting China, Expansion to Lower-Tier Cities Beckons
When it comes to tier 2 and 3 expansion, for even the most cautious global luxury brands, it’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ and ‘how,’ reports Jing Daily.
Global Markets
Nigeria: Taking Africa's Giant Seriously
In a new series, Market GPS, BoF looks beyond the BRICs to the next tier of emerging market opportunities. First up, we examine Africa's giant, Nigeria.
Nigeria: Taking Africa's Giant Seriously
In a new series, Market GPS, BoF looks beyond the BRICs to the next tier of emerging market opportunities. First up, we examine Africa's giant, Nigeria.
China
The China Edit | Jingdong Mall, Free-Trade Pact for Swiss Watches, Peng Liyuan, Beijing vs. Shanghai, Investors Respond to Changing Landscape
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Jingdong Mall, Free-Trade Pact for Swiss Watches, Peng Liyuan, Beijing vs. Shanghai, Investors Respond to Changing Landscape
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
Indonesia Promotes Islamic Fashion, Hopes to Become the Paris of Muslim Design
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Lanky models in high heels saunter down the catwalk, one wearing a huge pink rose headpiece while another's face is draped in a
Indonesia Promotes Islamic Fashion, Hopes to Become the Paris of Muslim Design
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Lanky models in high heels saunter down the catwalk, one wearing a huge pink rose headpiece while another's face is draped in a
Global Markets
Cannes, Capitalism, the Red Carpet and India
BoF columnist Bandana Tewari examines Indian fashion, identity and the representation of women through the prism of Cannes' red carpet.
Cannes, Capitalism, the Red Carpet and India
BoF columnist Bandana Tewari examines Indian fashion, identity and the representation of women through the prism of Cannes' red carpet.
Technology
Why Tmall Works
For a large number of international apparel brands, the route into China's fast-growing e-commerce market often involves Tmall. BoF investigates.
Why Tmall Works
For a large number of international apparel brands, the route into China's fast-growing e-commerce market often involves Tmall. BoF investigates.
China
The China Edit | Luxury Peaks, Neiman Changes Strategy, LVMH Rushes to Match Changing Tastes, No Slowdown for Armani, Burberry Surges
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury Peaks, Neiman Changes Strategy, LVMH Rushes to Match Changing Tastes, No Slowdown for Armani, Burberry Surges
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
Right Brain, Left Brain | Clouds Looming Over Australian Fashion
BoF’s editor-in-chief reports from Sydney, Australia, on a local fashion market that's being radically reshaped by the arrival of global fast fashion chains and the meteoric growth of international e-tailers.
Right Brain, Left Brain | Clouds Looming Over Australian Fashion
BoF’s editor-in-chief reports from Sydney, Australia, on a local fashion market that's being radically reshaped by the arrival of global fast fashion chains and the meteoric growth of international e-tailers.
China
The China Edit | Frugal Is Now Fashionable, Alice + Olivia Expands, Berluti's Maison, E-Tail Revolution
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Frugal Is Now Fashionable, Alice + Olivia Expands, Berluti's Maison, E-Tail Revolution
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.