GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
social-commerce
Marketing
BoF LIVE: The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
A panel of experts unpack BoF’s latest case study “The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing.”
BoF LIVE: The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
A panel of experts unpack BoF’s latest case study “The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing.”
Workplace & Talent
Can Store Associates Work Remotely?
Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.
Can Store Associates Work Remotely?
Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.
Global Markets
Australian Luxury Fashion App Her Black Book Closes $1.16 Million Funding Round
The investment round was led by Andrew Hagger, the high-profile chief executive of Australian investment group Tattarang, which also owns RM Williams.
Australian Luxury Fashion App Her Black Book Closes $1.16 Million Funding Round
The investment round was led by Andrew Hagger, the high-profile chief executive of Australian investment group Tattarang, which also owns RM Williams.
Marketing
Case Study | The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
As the creator space has matured, brands must be thoughtful about crafting a strategy that leverages influencer marketing’s full power, considering everything from talent scouting to the effectiveness of metrics.
Case Study | The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
As the creator space has matured, brands must be thoughtful about crafting a strategy that leverages influencer marketing’s full power, considering everything from talent scouting to the effectiveness of metrics.
Partner Content
At Snap Inc., Making Augmented Reality Work for Fashion
More than 200 million Snapchat users experience augmented reality every day. Here, Snap Inc.’s vice president of product Peter Sellis shares AR’s most exciting use cases for fashion.
At Snap Inc., Making Augmented Reality Work for Fashion
More than 200 million Snapchat users experience augmented reality every day. Here, Snap Inc.’s vice president of product Peter Sellis shares AR’s most exciting use cases for fashion.
Technology
What Will It Take for Consumers to Embrace Virtual Fitting Rooms?
Long touted as a solution for e-commerce’s low conversion rates and ballooning returns, AR and AI-powered fit-tech is gaining momentum, but is still facing the same old challenges.
What Will It Take for Consumers to Embrace Virtual Fitting Rooms?
Long touted as a solution for e-commerce’s low conversion rates and ballooning returns, AR and AI-powered fit-tech is gaining momentum, but is still facing the same old challenges.
Global Markets
India’s Good Glamm Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organic Harvest
The beauty and personal care giant turned content provider, and newly-minted unicorn, has continued its acquisition spree by taking a majority stake in one of India's leading organic personal care brands.
India’s Good Glamm Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organic Harvest
The beauty and personal care giant turned content provider, and newly-minted unicorn, has continued its acquisition spree by taking a majority stake in one of India's leading organic personal care brands.
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.
Beauty
The Year Ahead: Beauty’s Cautious Recovery
After being hit significantly by the pandemic, all categories within the beauty sector are performing strongly. However, the sector’s competitive intensity shows no signs of abating amid the growth in the year ahead.
The Year Ahead: Beauty’s Cautious Recovery
After being hit significantly by the pandemic, all categories within the beauty sector are performing strongly. However, the sector’s competitive intensity shows no signs of abating amid the growth in the year ahead.
China
Xiaohongshu Bans 29 Brands Over ‘False Marketing’ Accusations
International beauty and skincare players, including Neutrogena, Nivea and Dove are said to be among those caught up in the crackdown.
Xiaohongshu Bans 29 Brands Over ‘False Marketing’ Accusations
International beauty and skincare players, including Neutrogena, Nivea and Dove are said to be among those caught up in the crackdown.
Partner Content
Industry Insights from BoF and Shopify’s Executive Retail Forums
Throughout 2021, Shopify and BoF connected leading retail executives to share their challenges and discuss finding opportunity in disruption in a series of roundtables. Now, BoF shares the most actionable insights that emerged with its community.
Industry Insights from BoF and Shopify’s Executive Retail Forums
Throughout 2021, Shopify and BoF connected leading retail executives to share their challenges and discuss finding opportunity in disruption in a series of roundtables. Now, BoF shares the most actionable insights that emerged with its community.
China
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.
The News in Brief
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.