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Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2026

Our newest BoF 500 members reflect the shifting shape of the global fashion industry, writes Imran Amed.


Sports

Nike Announces Yet Another Round of Restructuring Amid Sales Drop

Following a 4 percent drop in quarterly sales, Nike is overhauling global operations under its new 'Pace' plan — a move that includes job cuts that will cost the company $300 million in severance.


Luxury

Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift

The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying ​a minority stake in Armani, adding ​that the group was focusing on other challenges.


Media

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Is Stepping Down

Lynch is departing for Mattel after more than seven years in the role. A successor has yet to be announced.


Beauty

Oura Delays US IPO

The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.


Beauty

Chanel Hires Lucia Pieroni to Lead Makeup, Raising Beauty Stakes

The veteran makeup artist, who has worked alongside Matthieu Blazy since his debut in 2025, will ‘bring a new perspective, reinforcing the vitality of Chanel Makeup,’ the company said.


Beauty

L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands

BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.


Retail

H&M Founding Family Builds Stake as Turnaround Stumbles

The move is fueling speculation the billionaire Persson family could take the fast-fashion retailer private.


Luxury

Givenchy Names Alistair McCallum Chief Marketing Officer

The former Burberry and McQueen executive is reuniting with Givenchy creative director Sarah Burton. The LVMH-owned brand is also bringing in a new HR director from the group’s Americas unit.


Luxury

Inside De Beers London’s Plan to Rebrand Itself — and Diamonds

A cabochon-cut stone resembling a water droplet, recently introduced by De Beers London, is an unusual look for a diamond. CEO Emmanuelle Nodale sat down with BoF to explain how it fits into a sweeping rebranding strategy.


Fashion Week

CFDA’s Steven Kolb Resigns Following PETA Altercation

In a video that went viral, the longtime trade body president is seen wrestling with protestors at a New York Fashion Week show.


Retail

Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage

The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’