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.
leadership
Beauty
Former Off-White Head Andrea Grilli Appointed CEO at Pharrell’s Humanrace
Grilli will join the company effective immediately, replacing founding chief executive officer Rachel Muscat.
Former Off-White Head Andrea Grilli Appointed CEO at Pharrell’s Humanrace
Grilli will join the company effective immediately, replacing founding chief executive officer Rachel Muscat.
Retail
How Mytheresa Can Make Its YNAP Deal Work
The German e-tailer’s deal to acquire the London-based luxury site, and become a global luxury e-commerce giant, is only as viable as its ability to make the whole enterprise profitable. BoF unpacks what it could take to get there.
How Mytheresa Can Make Its YNAP Deal Work
The German e-tailer’s deal to acquire the London-based luxury site, and become a global luxury e-commerce giant, is only as viable as its ability to make the whole enterprise profitable. BoF unpacks what it could take to get there.
Partner Content
Unlocking Innovative Pathways for the Beauty Professionals of Tomorrow
The award-winning educational programme Lead, created by Rolfs Global Institute and powered by L’Oréal USA, is designed to provide accelerated and affordable pathways to higher education for beauty professionals. Now, BoF speaks to founder and CEO Francis Tesmer and three of its graduates to learn how Lead is shaping the future for beauty professionals.
Unlocking Innovative Pathways for the Beauty Professionals of Tomorrow
The award-winning educational programme Lead, created by Rolfs Global Institute and powered by L’Oréal USA, is designed to provide accelerated and affordable pathways to higher education for beauty professionals. Now, BoF speaks to founder and CEO Francis Tesmer and three of its graduates to learn how Lead is shaping the future for beauty professionals.
Sports
A Memo to Elliott Hill on His First Day at Nike
The new CEO has a monumental task ahead of him as he begins work on Nike’s turnaround strategy. Success means resetting expectations, showing evidence of meaningful innovation, recapturing the attention of sneakerheads and earning the trust of retailers.
A Memo to Elliott Hill on His First Day at Nike
The new CEO has a monumental task ahead of him as he begins work on Nike’s turnaround strategy. Success means resetting expectations, showing evidence of meaningful innovation, recapturing the attention of sneakerheads and earning the trust of retailers.
Retail
The BoF Podcast | How Zac Posen is Reenergising Gap Inc.
BoF founder and editor in chief Imran Amed sits down with the newly-appointed creative director of Gap Inc. to explore how the latest chapter in his creative journey is changing the way he thinks about success and professional fulfilment.
The BoF Podcast | How Zac Posen is Reenergising Gap Inc.
BoF founder and editor in chief Imran Amed sits down with the newly-appointed creative director of Gap Inc. to explore how the latest chapter in his creative journey is changing the way he thinks about success and professional fulfilment.
Retail
Nike Replaces North America Boss Ahead of New CEO’s Arrival
Tom Peddie will become the vice president and general manager for North America.
Nike Replaces North America Boss Ahead of New CEO’s Arrival
Tom Peddie will become the vice president and general manager for North America.
Beauty
Revlon Names Michelle Peluso Its New CEO
Peluso joins the firm from drugstore chain CVS Health, where she was chief customer and experience officer, and replaces interim chief executive Liz Smith.
Revlon Names Michelle Peluso Its New CEO
Peluso joins the firm from drugstore chain CVS Health, where she was chief customer and experience officer, and replaces interim chief executive Liz Smith.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Companies Names New West Coast Leadership
Executive changes continue for Estée Lauder Companies ahead of CEO Fabrizio Freda’s retirement.
Estée Lauder Companies Names New West Coast Leadership
Executive changes continue for Estée Lauder Companies ahead of CEO Fabrizio Freda’s retirement.
Luxury
Gucci Names Stefano Cantino Its New CEO
The Italian executive, a veteran of Prada and Louis Vuitton, is replacing CEO Jean-François Palus as Kering’s flagship brand struggles to reignite consumer demand.
Gucci Names Stefano Cantino Its New CEO
The Italian executive, a veteran of Prada and Louis Vuitton, is replacing CEO Jean-François Palus as Kering’s flagship brand struggles to reignite consumer demand.
Beauty
Unilever Prestige Appoints Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson As CEO
On November 1, Gasco-Buisson will succeed Vasiliki Petrou, who departed the business in July.
Unilever Prestige Appoints Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson As CEO
On November 1, Gasco-Buisson will succeed Vasiliki Petrou, who departed the business in July.
Workplace & Talent
Should Fashion Brands Still Make Employees Move for a Job?
In a post-pandemic working world, most companies recognise they can’t be as prescriptive about where their employees live and work — but increased flexibility has only made negotiations more complicated as both sides try to strike the right balance.
Should Fashion Brands Still Make Employees Move for a Job?
In a post-pandemic working world, most companies recognise they can’t be as prescriptive about where their employees live and work — but increased flexibility has only made negotiations more complicated as both sides try to strike the right balance.
Direct-to-Consumer
Everlane Hires Former Fear of God Executive as its New CEO
The apparel brand hired Alfred Chang to replace Andrea O’Donnell, who left the company in January after leading Everlane’s return to profitability.
Everlane Hires Former Fear of God Executive as its New CEO
The apparel brand hired Alfred Chang to replace Andrea O’Donnell, who left the company in January after leading Everlane’s return to profitability.
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.