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.
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Retail
Making Sense of Wall Street’s Retail Sell-Off
Retailers are reporting record sales, but investors are spooked by inflation, the war in Ukraine and more. What lies ahead?
Making Sense of Wall Street’s Retail Sell-Off
Retailers are reporting record sales, but investors are spooked by inflation, the war in Ukraine and more. What lies ahead?
Technology
Highsnobiety’s Newest Venture is an NFT Studio
A team dedicated to web3 projects will be creating NFTs for Highsnobiety and helping brands execute their own projects by providing creative and technical assistance.
Highsnobiety’s Newest Venture is an NFT Studio
A team dedicated to web3 projects will be creating NFTs for Highsnobiety and helping brands execute their own projects by providing creative and technical assistance.
Technology
Creative Agency MA + Group Launches NFT and Metaverse Division
It believes brands will need talent that can create 3D avatars and make NFTs as much as they currently need stylists and photographers to help them craft and communicate their images.
Creative Agency MA + Group Launches NFT and Metaverse Division
It believes brands will need talent that can create 3D avatars and make NFTs as much as they currently need stylists and photographers to help them craft and communicate their images.
China
China’s Parallel NFT Universe: A Guide for Fashion
The NFT opportunity is different in China where tech giants are building a separate blockchain infrastructure driven by a government ban on cryptocurrency.
China’s Parallel NFT Universe: A Guide for Fashion
The NFT opportunity is different in China where tech giants are building a separate blockchain infrastructure driven by a government ban on cryptocurrency.
Technology
Nike Sues StockX for Selling Sneaker NFTs
Sneaker giant Nike sued online reseller StockX in New York federal court on Thursday for selling unauthorised images of Nike shoes, marking the latest lawsuit over digital assets known as non-fungible tokens.
Nike Sues StockX for Selling Sneaker NFTs
Sneaker giant Nike sued online reseller StockX in New York federal court on Thursday for selling unauthorised images of Nike shoes, marking the latest lawsuit over digital assets known as non-fungible tokens.
Technology
Why Hermès Probably Can’t Stop the MetaBirkin
Even if the luxury brand wins its case against the creator of the virtual interpretations of its famed bag, the NFTs can’t be erased, at least not in any conventional sense.
Why Hermès Probably Can’t Stop the MetaBirkin
Even if the luxury brand wins its case against the creator of the virtual interpretations of its famed bag, the NFTs can’t be erased, at least not in any conventional sense.
Luxury
The State of Fashion 2022: Q&A with the Authors
Please join us for a special #BoFLIVE Q&A session, exclusively for Professional Members, where the authors of The State of Fashion 2022, BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg, will answer your burning questions about the report’s key findings and predictions for the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2022: Q&A with the Authors
Please join us for a special #BoFLIVE Q&A session, exclusively for Professional Members, where the authors of The State of Fashion 2022, BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg, will answer your burning questions about the report’s key findings and predictions for the year ahead.
Luxury
Hermès Sues NFT Creator Over ‘MetaBirkin’ Sales
The French leather goods giant alleges trademark infringement and dilutive use of the iconic Birkin name.
Hermès Sues NFT Creator Over ‘MetaBirkin’ Sales
The French leather goods giant alleges trademark infringement and dilutive use of the iconic Birkin name.
Retail
The Question No One Is Asking About the Metaverse
Is the metaverse good for the world? Retailers must bake environmental and social awareness into their strategies from the start, argues Doug Stephens.
The Question No One Is Asking About the Metaverse
Is the metaverse good for the world? Retailers must bake environmental and social awareness into their strategies from the start, argues Doug Stephens.
Technology
Gap Is Releasing a Collection of NFTs
The digital collectibles are its latest attempt to generate excitement around its brand.
Gap Is Releasing a Collection of NFTs
The digital collectibles are its latest attempt to generate excitement around its brand.
Technology
Will Brands Buy Into a Virtual Version of Rodeo Drive?
There’s a land rush happening in virtual spaces, where developers are grabbing up real estate to build immersive, digital shopping districts they’re pitching as the future of e-commerce.
Will Brands Buy Into a Virtual Version of Rodeo Drive?
There’s a land rush happening in virtual spaces, where developers are grabbing up real estate to build immersive, digital shopping districts they’re pitching as the future of e-commerce.
Workplace & Talent
Who to Hire to Build the Fashion Metaverse
Brands that want to engage with Web3, NFTS and other red-hot tech categories will need to play the long game when it comes to talent acquisition.
Who to Hire to Build the Fashion Metaverse
Brands that want to engage with Web3, NFTS and other red-hot tech categories will need to play the long game when it comes to talent acquisition.
The News in Brief
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.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.