On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
stores
Technology
Case Study | How to Take the Friction Out of Commerce
Tools and services are helping fashion and beauty industries stem the billions of dollars they reportedly lose due to abandoned carts by taking the friction out of the checkout stage, online and off.
Case Study | How to Take the Friction Out of Commerce
Tools and services are helping fashion and beauty industries stem the billions of dollars they reportedly lose due to abandoned carts by taking the friction out of the checkout stage, online and off.
Direct-to-Consumer
Allbirds Co-CEO On Why DTC Brands Are Going Multichannel
Today, running an online business requires more than just a Shopify storefront and ads on social media, explains Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.
Allbirds Co-CEO On Why DTC Brands Are Going Multichannel
Today, running an online business requires more than just a Shopify storefront and ads on social media, explains Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.
Sports
Nike’s Jordan Brand to Open First Flagship in Milan
Nike’s Jordan brand, created in collaboration with NBA All-Star Michael Jordan, is set to open its first dedicated retail flagship in Milan later this month.
Nike’s Jordan Brand to Open First Flagship in Milan
Nike’s Jordan brand, created in collaboration with NBA All-Star Michael Jordan, is set to open its first dedicated retail flagship in Milan later this month.
Partner Content
Unpacking the Amazon Ads Opportunity for Fashion
BoF sits down with Tanner Elton, Amazon VP of US Advertising Sales, to discover how fashion brands can effectively market with Amazon Ads.
Unpacking the Amazon Ads Opportunity for Fashion
BoF sits down with Tanner Elton, Amazon VP of US Advertising Sales, to discover how fashion brands can effectively market with Amazon Ads.
Direct-to-Consumer
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan from Gordon Brothers
The investment firm announced the financing on Wednesday.
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan from Gordon Brothers
The investment firm announced the financing on Wednesday.
Retail
Primark to Invest £140 Million in Store Estate
The budget group, part of Associated British Foods, said on Friday the investment will include the opening of at least four new stores and will create at least 850 jobs.
Primark to Invest £140 Million in Store Estate
The budget group, part of Associated British Foods, said on Friday the investment will include the opening of at least four new stores and will create at least 850 jobs.
Global Markets
The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight
Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.
The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight
Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.
Luxury
Hong Kong Loses Top Ranking for Luxury Shopping to New York
Hong Kong no longer has the world’s most-expensive retail district after rents plummeted due to Covid curbs and restrictions on visitors.
Hong Kong Loses Top Ranking for Luxury Shopping to New York
Hong Kong no longer has the world’s most-expensive retail district after rents plummeted due to Covid curbs and restrictions on visitors.
Partner Content
How Experiential Retail Tactics Are Evolving and the Power of Scent
Last week, BoF and Integra Fragrances invited executives from the likes of Kering, Armani, Sunnei, Ginori and La Double J to discover how experiential retail is evolving and the growing significance of scent and sensory marketing.
How Experiential Retail Tactics Are Evolving and the Power of Scent
Last week, BoF and Integra Fragrances invited executives from the likes of Kering, Armani, Sunnei, Ginori and La Double J to discover how experiential retail is evolving and the growing significance of scent and sensory marketing.
Global Markets
Examining Qatar’s Fashion Hub Ambitions
Doha has attracted major fashion retail investment ahead of this month’s FIFA World Cup but the Qatari capital’s ability to attract overseas shoppers long-term remains uncertain.
Examining Qatar’s Fashion Hub Ambitions
Doha has attracted major fashion retail investment ahead of this month’s FIFA World Cup but the Qatari capital’s ability to attract overseas shoppers long-term remains uncertain.
Retail
Shein to Open First Physical Store in Tokyo
Online fast fashion behemoth will open its first ever permanent physical store on Sunday, setting up shop in one of Tokyo’s most-popular areas as it seeks to live up to a lofty valuation that’s been shaken by slowing sales growth and concerns about its environmental and social impacts.
Shein to Open First Physical Store in Tokyo
Online fast fashion behemoth will open its first ever permanent physical store on Sunday, setting up shop in one of Tokyo’s most-popular areas as it seeks to live up to a lofty valuation that’s been shaken by slowing sales growth and concerns about its environmental and social impacts.
Workplace & Talent
Advice From Fashion CEOs on Leading in a Recession
The pandemic aftermath, a lingering labour shortage and impending recession have created a challenging equation for fashion and retail leaders who must strike a delicate balance to come out ahead.
Advice From Fashion CEOs on Leading in a Recession
The pandemic aftermath, a lingering labour shortage and impending recession have created a challenging equation for fashion and retail leaders who must strike a delicate balance to come out ahead.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.