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Luxury

Why Some Luxury Groups Are Doing Better Than Others

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.

Luxury

Why Some Luxury Groups Are Doing Better Than Others

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.


Retail

Can Walmart Finally Crack Fashion?

The big-box retailer is revamping its apparel offering in a bid to become a style destination, a goal it’s tried — and failed — to hit multiple times before. But between a squeezed consumer and the rise of Gen-Z, this time is different, the company says.

Retail

Can Walmart Finally Crack Fashion?

The big-box retailer is revamping its apparel offering in a bid to become a style destination, a goal it’s tried — and failed — to hit multiple times before. But between a squeezed consumer and the rise of Gen-Z, this time is different, the company says.


Luxury

Bernard Arnault’s Lawyer Says Money Laundering Allegations Are Unfounded

Allegations of possible money laundering by Bernard Arnault are “as absurd as they are unfounded,” the French billionaire’s lawyer said in a statement on Saturday.

Luxury

Bernard Arnault’s Lawyer Says Money Laundering Allegations Are Unfounded

Allegations of possible money laundering by Bernard Arnault are “as absurd as they are unfounded,” the French billionaire’s lawyer said in a statement on Saturday.


News & Analysis

In Paris, Global Fashion Community Fetes The BoF 500 Class of 2023

Members of the industry index including Pierpaolo Piccioli and Francesca Bellettini connected over cocktails and canapes in Paris, celebrating new entrants including Pharrell Williams, Karol G and Sabato De Sarno.

News & Analysis

In Paris, Global Fashion Community Fetes The BoF 500 Class of 2023

Members of the industry index including Pierpaolo Piccioli and Francesca Bellettini connected over cocktails and canapes in Paris, celebrating new entrants including Pharrell Williams, Karol G and Sabato De Sarno.


News & Analysis

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2023

Explore the latest additions to The Business of Fashion’s definitive index of the people shaping the global fashion industry of today and tomorrow.

News & Analysis

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2023

Explore the latest additions to The Business of Fashion’s definitive index of the people shaping the global fashion industry of today and tomorrow.


News & Analysis

Pharrell Williams, Isamaya Ffrench, Karol G and Lorenzo Bertelli Are This Year’s BoF 500 Cover Stars

On Friday 29 September, The BoF 500 Class of 2023 will be unveiled. To mark the occasion, The Business of Fashion sat down with four members of The BoF 500 to discuss how they are shaping the future of the industry.

News & Analysis

Pharrell Williams, Isamaya Ffrench, Karol G and Lorenzo Bertelli Are This Year’s BoF 500 Cover Stars

On Friday 29 September, The BoF 500 Class of 2023 will be unveiled. To mark the occasion, The Business of Fashion sat down with four members of The BoF 500 to discuss how they are shaping the future of the industry.


News & Analysis

Adidas CEO Gulden Apologises for Statements on Ye

Adidas AG chief executive officer Bjorn Gulden has apologised for questioning whether Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, really meant the antisemitic statements he made last year.

News & Analysis

Adidas CEO Gulden Apologises for Statements on Ye

Adidas AG chief executive officer Bjorn Gulden has apologised for questioning whether Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, really meant the antisemitic statements he made last year.


Retail

Adidas CEO Says Ye Didn’t Mean His Antisemitic Remarks

Adidas AG chief executive officer Bjorn Gulden said he doesn’t think that Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, really meant the antisemitic statements he made last year that led the sneaker maker to terminate their highly lucrative partnership.

Retail

Adidas CEO Says Ye Didn’t Mean His Antisemitic Remarks

Adidas AG chief executive officer Bjorn Gulden said he doesn’t think that Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, really meant the antisemitic statements he made last year that led the sneaker maker to terminate their highly lucrative partnership.


Luxury

Tom Ford Taps Condé Nast’s Rebecca Mason, McQueen’s Paolo Cigognini for Lead Marketing Roles

Longtime Condé Nast executive Rebecca Mason (most recently vice president of global creative at the Vogue publisher’s sponsored content arm) was named senior vice president of global brand image.

Luxury

Tom Ford Taps Condé Nast’s Rebecca Mason, McQueen’s Paolo Cigognini for Lead Marketing Roles

Longtime Condé Nast executive Rebecca Mason (most recently vice president of global creative at the Vogue publisher’s sponsored content arm) was named senior vice president of global brand image.


Beauty

Sephora North America Names Artemis Patrick as President, CEO Jean-André Rougeot to Retire

The French beauty retailer announced Thursday that Jean-André Rougeot, Sephora North America’s chief executive and president, will retire in April 2024.

Beauty

Sephora North America Names Artemis Patrick as President, CEO Jean-André Rougeot to Retire

The French beauty retailer announced Thursday that Jean-André Rougeot, Sephora North America’s chief executive and president, will retire in April 2024.


Retail

Bloomingdale’s Names Olivier Bron as CEO

Macy’s Inc., the parent company of Bloomingdale’s, has appointed Olivier Bron as the new chief executive of the New York-based department store chain.

Retail

Bloomingdale’s Names Olivier Bron as CEO

Macy’s Inc., the parent company of Bloomingdale’s, has appointed Olivier Bron as the new chief executive of the New York-based department store chain.


Workplace & Talent

Inside the Transformation of Retail Careers

The latest BoF Careers’ white paper delves into how retailers can reimagine staffing practices to unlock growth, increase retention and improve the perception of retail careers as in-store talent becomes more critical than ever to success.

Workplace & Talent

Inside the Transformation of Retail Careers

The latest BoF Careers’ white paper delves into how retailers can reimagine staffing practices to unlock growth, increase retention and improve the perception of retail careers as in-store talent becomes more critical than ever to success.