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.
publishing
News & Analysis
Can Cost-Cutting Save Fashion Magazines?
In the face of falling print ad sales and circulation figures, publishers are experimenting with new ways to cut cost, including pooling staff and sharing content.
Can Cost-Cutting Save Fashion Magazines?
In the face of falling print ad sales and circulation figures, publishers are experimenting with new ways to cut cost, including pooling staff and sharing content.
News & Analysis
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
News & Analysis
Behind W’s Rihanna Remix
W magazine has enlisted i-D founder Terry Jones to art direct its ‘collectible’ September 2016 issue, featuring Rihanna recast as a Cartier-bedecked queen.
Behind W’s Rihanna Remix
W magazine has enlisted i-D founder Terry Jones to art direct its ‘collectible’ September 2016 issue, featuring Rihanna recast as a Cartier-bedecked queen.
News & Analysis
Elle UK Reveals New Look
Millennials and advertisers are at the heart of Elle UK’s refresh, which owner Hearst UK is hoping will replicate the success seen from its Cosmopolitan reboot last year.
Elle UK Reveals New Look
Millennials and advertisers are at the heart of Elle UK’s refresh, which owner Hearst UK is hoping will replicate the success seen from its Cosmopolitan reboot last year.
News & Analysis
Is Branded Content Buoying Fashion Publishers?
Fashion publishers are pushing sponsored content to make up for declining traditional print advertising revenues. Is it working?
Is Branded Content Buoying Fashion Publishers?
Fashion publishers are pushing sponsored content to make up for declining traditional print advertising revenues. Is it working?
News & Analysis
Hearst UK Bets on the Brand
As the market for print magazines shrinks, the British arm of the global publisher is ramping up brand extensions to make money off the back of titles like Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Men’s Health.
Hearst UK Bets on the Brand
As the market for print magazines shrinks, the British arm of the global publisher is ramping up brand extensions to make money off the back of titles like Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Men’s Health.
News & Analysis
Do Men Need GQ Style?
GQ Style editor-in-chief Will Welch and publisher/chief revenue officer Howard Mittman give BoF a first look at the revamped publication’s debut issue and its strategy.
Do Men Need GQ Style?
GQ Style editor-in-chief Will Welch and publisher/chief revenue officer Howard Mittman give BoF a first look at the revamped publication’s debut issue and its strategy.
News & Analysis
American Vogue Publisher Talks Strategy Shifts
American Vogue publisher and chief revenue officer Susan Plagemann talks exclusively to BoF about the multi-channel future of one of fashion’s most storied media brands.
American Vogue Publisher Talks Strategy Shifts
American Vogue publisher and chief revenue officer Susan Plagemann talks exclusively to BoF about the multi-channel future of one of fashion’s most storied media brands.
Technology
How Snapchat Killed the Homepage
In an attempt to woo Generation Z, publishers are launching social media-only concepts.
How Snapchat Killed the Homepage
In an attempt to woo Generation Z, publishers are launching social media-only concepts.
News & Analysis
In Magazines, Is Bigger Really Better?
Several fashion glossies are increasing their trim sizes to appeal to advertisers and become ‘collectible.’ Is it working?
In Magazines, Is Bigger Really Better?
Several fashion glossies are increasing their trim sizes to appeal to advertisers and become ‘collectible.’ Is it working?
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Natasha McNamara, Digital Strategy Director
Natasha McNamara, digital strategy director at Glamour, says "The pace of new platform development is lightening fast and you need to stay on top of it all, but remain focused."
Role Call | Natasha McNamara, Digital Strategy Director
Natasha McNamara, digital strategy director at Glamour, says "The pace of new platform development is lightening fast and you need to stay on top of it all, but remain focused."
News & Analysis
Condé Nast's Newhouse Family Said to Give $200M to Venture Fund
The Newhouse family, which owns Vogue publisher Condé Nast, is investing $200 million in a new fund that will target innovative media and technology companies.
Condé Nast's Newhouse Family Said to Give $200M to Venture Fund
The Newhouse family, which owns Vogue publisher Condé Nast, is investing $200 million in a new fund that will target innovative media and technology companies.
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.