Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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American Eagle Outfitters Acquires Quiet Logistics in $350 Million Deal
The all-cash transaction is part of the retailer’s “ongoing supply chain transformation,” it announced Tuesday, Nov. 2. The deal follows American
Retail
How Fashion Can Tackle Its Supply Chain Crisis
Between factory lockdowns and a shipping crunch, the pandemic is making it difficult for brands to take advantage of surging demand. BoF spoke with experts about how to make the best of a bad situation.
Retail
Case Study | Fashion’s Last Mile Opportunity
The final segment of the e-commerce supply chain — getting orders to customers’ homes — is often the most difficult. From warehousing to speedy delivery, BoF dissects the components of a successful shipping strategy.
Luxury
Balenciaga Headlines a Buzzy Couture Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa debut and Demna Gvasalia’s first Balenciaga couture collection, plus the industry’s worsening shipping woes.
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Workplace & Talent
London’s Creatives Confront a New Era of Isolation
Brexit and Covid-19 have proved a double blow for the fashion capital. Some creatives are localising production, while others are looking outside the UK for solutions.
Retail
The Obstacle Standing Between Retailers and Recovery
This week, everyone will be talking about widespread transport delays, the tail end of Paris Fashion Week and Adidas earnings.
Retail
EU Retailers Face Brexit Headaches for UK Imports
Some companies, such as Finnish outdoor retailer Scandinavia Outdoor, say they are suspending shipping to Great Britain following Brexit tax changes
Retail
Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?
Getting products to customers’ front doors has always been the most complex and expensive part of e-commerce logistics. Covid-19 and the ensuing boom in online sales have only upped the stakes.
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Retail
This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic
From earlier sales to in-store fulfilment, retailers must find creative solutions to succeed during an unprecedented holiday season.
Sustainability
How Can Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?
Sharing DHL’s global insight on responsible logistics strategies, as well as the experience of entrepreneur and designer Emily Bode, BoF identifies how smaller businesses can reimagine logistics to do good and mitigate harm.
Retail
How to Prepare for the Toughest Holiday Season Ever
The fashion industry is confronting a fourth quarter that will be like no other as the ongoing pandemic keeps shoppers at home and the economy in flux. What can retailers do?
Retail
A Spain Loosens Lockdown, Inditex Slowly Sends Employees Back to Work
The fashion giant's logistics centres in Spain have reopened, but the company is said to be taking measures to ensure staff safety.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.