Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
magazine
Media
Esquire’s Site Director Promoted to Editor-in-Chief
Michael Sebastian succeeds Jay Fielden at the American men’s title while continuing to oversee the website — another example of joint editorial leadership of print and digital at Hearst Magazines under President Troy Young.
Esquire’s Site Director Promoted to Editor-in-Chief
Michael Sebastian succeeds Jay Fielden at the American men’s title while continuing to oversee the website — another example of joint editorial leadership of print and digital at Hearst Magazines under President Troy Young.
News & Analysis
Thakoon Is Back With a New Content-and-Commerce Play
After a two-year sabbatical following a pause on his Silas Chou-backed namesake label, which is set to return this autumn, Panichgul is launching a personal passion project, Hommegirls, for women who shop menswear.
Thakoon Is Back With a New Content-and-Commerce Play
After a two-year sabbatical following a pause on his Silas Chou-backed namesake label, which is set to return this autumn, Panichgul is launching a personal passion project, Hommegirls, for women who shop menswear.
Media
Fashion Media Is Addicted to Data
At many magazine publishers, data has become more important than the content itself, argues Amy Odell.
Fashion Media Is Addicted to Data
At many magazine publishers, data has become more important than the content itself, argues Amy Odell.
News & Analysis
Anna Wintour on Meghan Markle, the 2020 Election and Condé Nast’s New Global CEO
The Condé Nast artistic director and Vogue editor-in-chief spoke with Tina Brown at the Women in the World Summit about the future of the publisher, American politics and her thoughts on the Duchess of Sussex’s style.
Anna Wintour on Meghan Markle, the 2020 Election and Condé Nast’s New Global CEO
The Condé Nast artistic director and Vogue editor-in-chief spoke with Tina Brown at the Women in the World Summit about the future of the publisher, American politics and her thoughts on the Duchess of Sussex’s style.
Global Markets
Vogue Magazine Makes Comeback in Greece as Debt Crisis Ebbs
Vogue Greece will be the magazine's 26th international edition, run by a 29-year old editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou.
Vogue Magazine Makes Comeback in Greece as Debt Crisis Ebbs
Vogue Greece will be the magazine's 26th international edition, run by a 29-year old editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou.
Marketing
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media
Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers
Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.
Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers
Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.
News & Analysis
The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall
The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.
The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall
The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.
Media
GQ Says Goodbye to the Suit
New editor-in-chief Will Welch wants the magazine to appeal to menswear enthusiasts with a more sophisticated focus on fashion. Readers looking to match their pocket square to their tie will have to turn to the website.
GQ Says Goodbye to the Suit
New editor-in-chief Will Welch wants the magazine to appeal to menswear enthusiasts with a more sophisticated focus on fashion. Readers looking to match their pocket square to their tie will have to turn to the website.
News & Analysis
A Cult Japanese Magazine Goes Global
Tokyo-based menswear title The New Order is gearing up for global expansion with the launch of a new digital platform, a London office and a host of collaborations.
A Cult Japanese Magazine Goes Global
Tokyo-based menswear title The New Order is gearing up for global expansion with the launch of a new digital platform, a London office and a host of collaborations.
Media
Apple’s ‘Netflix for Magazines’ Getting a Chilly Reception
Apple is trying woo newspapers like the WSJ and NYT to join Texture, an app that offers unlimited access to about 200 magazines. But can the tech giant disrupt publishing like it disrupted music?
Apple’s ‘Netflix for Magazines’ Getting a Chilly Reception
Apple is trying woo newspapers like the WSJ and NYT to join Texture, an app that offers unlimited access to about 200 magazines. But can the tech giant disrupt publishing like it disrupted music?
News & Analysis
Another Man’s Alister Mackie Launches New Annual Magazine
The Leopard is a limited-edition title focused on emerging talent, youth and queer culture.
Another Man’s Alister Mackie Launches New Annual Magazine
The Leopard is a limited-edition title focused on emerging talent, youth and queer culture.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.