The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
manufacturing
Global Markets
The Best of BoF 2023: Opportunities and Threats in Global Markets
Fashion businesses operating in diverse markets across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa spent much of 2023 navigating a complex and delicate set of trade-offs.
The Best of BoF 2023: Opportunities and Threats in Global Markets
Fashion businesses operating in diverse markets across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa spent much of 2023 navigating a complex and delicate set of trade-offs.
Marketing
Eyewear Firm Safilo Ends Licensing Deal With Influencer Ferragni
Italian eyewear maker Safilo Group SpA said it ended its licensing deal with influencer Chiara Ferragni, who is mired in a controversy over charity donations.
Eyewear Firm Safilo Ends Licensing Deal With Influencer Ferragni
Italian eyewear maker Safilo Group SpA said it ended its licensing deal with influencer Chiara Ferragni, who is mired in a controversy over charity donations.
Luxury
US Makes Biggest Seizure of Knock-Off Luxury Items at $1 Billion
Counterfeit items with an estimated retail value of more than $1 billion were seized and two individuals were charged with the trafficking of fake goods.
US Makes Biggest Seizure of Knock-Off Luxury Items at $1 Billion
Counterfeit items with an estimated retail value of more than $1 billion were seized and two individuals were charged with the trafficking of fake goods.
Sustainability
‘Doomed to Fail’: Suppliers Warn on Fashion’s Climate Commitments.
Brands are passing the buck on sustainability targets, placing an unrealistic burden on manufacturers, according to a new industry report.
‘Doomed to Fail’: Suppliers Warn on Fashion’s Climate Commitments.
Brands are passing the buck on sustainability targets, placing an unrealistic burden on manufacturers, according to a new industry report.
Partner Content
Transforming a Near-300 Year Old Brand’s Business Model for the Future
In the last three years, heritage porcelain brand Ginori 1735 has rebranded, introduced a furniture collection and expanded into lifestyle. Now, BoF sits down with CEO Alain Prost to learn about its next steps, including an update to its Oriente Italiano collection.
Transforming a Near-300 Year Old Brand’s Business Model for the Future
In the last three years, heritage porcelain brand Ginori 1735 has rebranded, introduced a furniture collection and expanded into lifestyle. Now, BoF sits down with CEO Alain Prost to learn about its next steps, including an update to its Oriente Italiano collection.
Sustainability
Apple Ditches Leather for New Products
The tech giant said Tuesday that it would no longer use leather in any new products, including watch straps — part of efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
Apple Ditches Leather for New Products
The tech giant said Tuesday that it would no longer use leather in any new products, including watch straps — part of efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
Retail
Canada Probing Walmart, Hugo Boss Over Allegations of Forced Labour in Supply Chains
Canada’s corporate ethics watchdog on Thursday announced investigations into the Canadian units of Walmart and Hugo Boss to probe allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the companies’ supply chains and operations.
Canada Probing Walmart, Hugo Boss Over Allegations of Forced Labour in Supply Chains
Canada’s corporate ethics watchdog on Thursday announced investigations into the Canadian units of Walmart and Hugo Boss to probe allegations of Uyghur forced labour in the companies’ supply chains and operations.
Retail
H&M Says It Will ‘Phase Out’ Sourcing From Myanmar
The world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, H&M, has decided to gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar, it told Reuters on Thursday, as reports of labour abuses in garment factories in the country increase.
H&M Says It Will ‘Phase Out’ Sourcing From Myanmar
The world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, H&M, has decided to gradually stop sourcing from Myanmar, it told Reuters on Thursday, as reports of labour abuses in garment factories in the country increase.
Partner Content
Inside the Future of Footwear Manufacturing
BoF and the Portuguese Footwear Association co-hosted a panel discussion on the rapidly evolving footwear industry with CLINTS founder Junior Clint, Maria José Ferreira, head of research and development at the Portuguese Footwear Research and Technical Centre, and The Future Laboratory’s Marta Indeka.
Inside the Future of Footwear Manufacturing
BoF and the Portuguese Footwear Association co-hosted a panel discussion on the rapidly evolving footwear industry with CLINTS founder Junior Clint, Maria José Ferreira, head of research and development at the Portuguese Footwear Research and Technical Centre, and The Future Laboratory’s Marta Indeka.
Sustainability
Fashion Industry Driving Demand for Green Shipping
Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint.
Fashion Industry Driving Demand for Green Shipping
Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint.
Sustainability
EU Wants All Textile Waste Regulations Ready by 2028
The European Commission wants all planned regulations requiring fashion companies to produce clothes in a more sustainable way to be in place by 2028, the EU environment commissioner said on Tuesday.
EU Wants All Textile Waste Regulations Ready by 2028
The European Commission wants all planned regulations requiring fashion companies to produce clothes in a more sustainable way to be in place by 2028, the EU environment commissioner said on Tuesday.
Luxury
Armani Tests Sustainable Cotton Production in Italy
Luxury fashion house Armani Group has started an experimental agroforestry plantation in southern Italy to test new ways to produce cotton sustainably, it said on Monday.
Armani Tests Sustainable Cotton Production in Italy
Luxury fashion house Armani Group has started an experimental agroforestry plantation in southern Italy to test new ways to produce cotton sustainably, it said on Monday.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.