Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
leadership
Retail
Mike Ashley to Step Down From Frasers Board Next Month
Retail tycoon Ashley will not seek re-election at next month’s AGM, Frasers said in a statement Tuesday.
Mike Ashley to Step Down From Frasers Board Next Month
Retail tycoon Ashley will not seek re-election at next month’s AGM, Frasers said in a statement Tuesday.
Sustainability
Can Patagonia Make Capitalism Climate Friendly?
The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow.
Can Patagonia Make Capitalism Climate Friendly?
The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow.
Retail
Everlane Raises $90 Million in Debt
The direct-to-consumer brand has secured $65 million in revolving credit and an additional $25 million loan.
Everlane Raises $90 Million in Debt
The direct-to-consumer brand has secured $65 million in revolving credit and an additional $25 million loan.
Sustainability
Patagonia’s Radical New Ownership Structure, Explained
Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of his company to ensure all profits are directed to combat climate change.
Patagonia’s Radical New Ownership Structure, Explained
Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of his company to ensure all profits are directed to combat climate change.
News & Analysis
Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Legacy
Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died. Her influence extended to the realm of fashion, where she invented the concept of “sartorial diplomacy.”
Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Legacy
Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died. Her influence extended to the realm of fashion, where she invented the concept of “sartorial diplomacy.”
Workplace & Talent
Target CEO Cornell to Stay Three More Years in Bid for Stability
Cornell, 63, has served as Target’s CEO since 2014 helping beef up the company’s online shopping and delivery operations to keep pace with larger rivals Amazon.com Inc and Walmart Inc.
Target CEO Cornell to Stay Three More Years in Bid for Stability
Cornell, 63, has served as Target’s CEO since 2014 helping beef up the company’s online shopping and delivery operations to keep pace with larger rivals Amazon.com Inc and Walmart Inc.
Retail
How Banana Republic Became a Bright Spot in Gap Inc.’s Portfolio
The mall retailer saw sales rise after swapping generic office clothes for a stronger point-of-view inspired by its safari-themed origins. The new look wasn’t for everyone – and that was the point.
How Banana Republic Became a Bright Spot in Gap Inc.’s Portfolio
The mall retailer saw sales rise after swapping generic office clothes for a stronger point-of-view inspired by its safari-themed origins. The new look wasn’t for everyone – and that was the point.
Luxury
BFC Chair Stephanie Phair Steps Down, Having Steered Trade Group Through Brexit and Coronavirus
During her four-and-a-half-year tenure, the Farfetch executive steered London Fashion Week’s organising body through one of the most challenging periods Britain’s fashion industry has ever faced.
BFC Chair Stephanie Phair Steps Down, Having Steered Trade Group Through Brexit and Coronavirus
During her four-and-a-half-year tenure, the Farfetch executive steered London Fashion Week’s organising body through one of the most challenging periods Britain’s fashion industry has ever faced.
Workplace & Talent
Burberry, Zalando and British Fashion Council Team Up on Diversity Initiative
The Outsiders Perspective seeks to address the underrepresentation of minorities in the fashion industry.
Burberry, Zalando and British Fashion Council Team Up on Diversity Initiative
The Outsiders Perspective seeks to address the underrepresentation of minorities in the fashion industry.
Retail
Inside Gap Inc.’s 20-Year Struggle to Revive Its Namesake Brand
Why the retail group appears to be in constant turnaround mode — and the measures it may need to take to change the narrative.
Inside Gap Inc.’s 20-Year Struggle to Revive Its Namesake Brand
Why the retail group appears to be in constant turnaround mode — and the measures it may need to take to change the narrative.
Luxury
Richemont to Sell 47.5% of Yoox Net-a-Porter to Farfetch
The Swiss group will sell an additional 3.2 percent to Symphony Global, leaving YNAP without a controlling shareholder. The deal paves the way for Farfetch to potentially take control of the loss-making e-tailer, the companies said.
Richemont to Sell 47.5% of Yoox Net-a-Porter to Farfetch
The Swiss group will sell an additional 3.2 percent to Symphony Global, leaving YNAP without a controlling shareholder. The deal paves the way for Farfetch to potentially take control of the loss-making e-tailer, the companies said.
Workplace & Talent
Fashion’s In-Demand Jobs
Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
Fashion’s In-Demand Jobs
Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
The News in Brief
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.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.