Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
social-media
Luxury
Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s
In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.
Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s
In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.
Technology
With Privacy Changes, Instagram Upsets Influencer Economy
As the Facebook-owned platform works to lock down its privacy policy amid mounting public pressure, some fashion apps and social media influencers are left scrambling.
With Privacy Changes, Instagram Upsets Influencer Economy
As the Facebook-owned platform works to lock down its privacy policy amid mounting public pressure, some fashion apps and social media influencers are left scrambling.
News & Analysis
The Facebook Crisis: A Survival Guide for Media
The publishers who have built their houses on Facebook’s lawn must stop relying on the platform for readers and reverse the rot that’s taken root within their own brands, argues Amy Odell.
The Facebook Crisis: A Survival Guide for Media
The publishers who have built their houses on Facebook’s lawn must stop relying on the platform for readers and reverse the rot that’s taken root within their own brands, argues Amy Odell.
News & Analysis
Brands Boost Influencer Marketing Budgets
A new report by Launchmetrics outlines the trends in brand-influencer relations, highlighting that marketing budgets are on the rise and micro-influencers are gaining popularity.
Brands Boost Influencer Marketing Budgets
A new report by Launchmetrics outlines the trends in brand-influencer relations, highlighting that marketing budgets are on the rise and micro-influencers are gaining popularity.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | EBay Fashion's Repositioning, Beauty Apps for Skincare
This week, eBay Fashion aims to compete against Amazon with a new campaign, while beauty companies are investing in apps to tap into the Gen-Z consumer.
Bits & Bytes | EBay Fashion's Repositioning, Beauty Apps for Skincare
This week, eBay Fashion aims to compete against Amazon with a new campaign, while beauty companies are investing in apps to tap into the Gen-Z consumer.
News & Analysis
Snap Cuts 7 Percent of Its Workforce
As a result of the layoffs, primarily in its engineering and sales teams, the company said it sees savings of about $25 million in 2018.
Snap Cuts 7 Percent of Its Workforce
As a result of the layoffs, primarily in its engineering and sales teams, the company said it sees savings of about $25 million in 2018.
Technology
Tencent Profit Beats Estimates
The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.
Tencent Profit Beats Estimates
The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.
News & Analysis
The Brand-Influencer Power Struggle
In a multi-billion-dollar influencer economy, bartering for gifts and front-row seats has given way to paid projects, but who really has the power?
The Brand-Influencer Power Struggle
In a multi-billion-dollar influencer economy, bartering for gifts and front-row seats has given way to paid projects, but who really has the power?
Fashion Week
Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners
New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.
Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners
New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.
Media
Bag Snob Launches Influencer Agency, Signs Diet Prada
Tina Craig, Suzanne Droese and Lynsey Eaton speak to BoF about launching 'Estate Five' and how they plan to redefine influencer management.
Bag Snob Launches Influencer Agency, Signs Diet Prada
Tina Craig, Suzanne Droese and Lynsey Eaton speak to BoF about launching 'Estate Five' and how they plan to redefine influencer management.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Targets 5-Second Attention Spans in Online Makeover
The cosmetics company is seeking new relevance on social media, as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube become drivers for sales.
Estée Lauder Targets 5-Second Attention Spans in Online Makeover
The cosmetics company is seeking new relevance on social media, as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube become drivers for sales.
Workplace & Talent
The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Musa Tariq
Digital marketing expert Musa Tariq speaks to Imran Amed about technological change, why authenticity matters and the challenges facing fashion today.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Musa Tariq
Digital marketing expert Musa Tariq speaks to Imran Amed about technological change, why authenticity matters and the challenges facing fashion today.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.