Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
supply-chain
Luxury
Capri Holdings Acquires First Factory
The parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo is bringing some of its footwear production in house with the addition of an Italian manufacturing facility.
Capri Holdings Acquires First Factory
The parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo is bringing some of its footwear production in house with the addition of an Italian manufacturing facility.
Retail
Battling the Retail Apocalypse: What Worked and What Didn't
The last decade was the most transformative for retail since the rise of big-box stores in the 1980s. To drive traffic and better engage consumers, companies have tried out a number of different tactics. What were gimmicks and what stuck?
Battling the Retail Apocalypse: What Worked and What Didn't
The last decade was the most transformative for retail since the rise of big-box stores in the 1980s. To drive traffic and better engage consumers, companies have tried out a number of different tactics. What were gimmicks and what stuck?
Luxury
Why 'Made in France' Is Back in Force
Major French luxury brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton are spending millions of euros on facilities in their home country to burnish their brands, secure unique know-how, enable greater speed-to-market and benefit from government incentives.
Why 'Made in France' Is Back in Force
Major French luxury brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton are spending millions of euros on facilities in their home country to burnish their brands, secure unique know-how, enable greater speed-to-market and benefit from government incentives.
Global Markets
As Fashion Giants Eye Exit From China, One Indonesian Supplier Makes Gains
Sri Rejeki Isman PT, which makes apparel for J.C. Penney Walmart and H&M, is fielding calls from other brands looking to diversify their suppliers amid the ongoing US-China trade war.
As Fashion Giants Eye Exit From China, One Indonesian Supplier Makes Gains
Sri Rejeki Isman PT, which makes apparel for J.C. Penney Walmart and H&M, is fielding calls from other brands looking to diversify their suppliers amid the ongoing US-China trade war.
News & Analysis
H&M Halts Leather Purchases from Brazil Due to Amazon Wildfires
Fears have been growing in Brazil that companies would step back from the country amid adverse publicity and the prospect of international sanctions.
H&M Halts Leather Purchases from Brazil Due to Amazon Wildfires
Fears have been growing in Brazil that companies would step back from the country amid adverse publicity and the prospect of international sanctions.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.
The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.
China
China’s Fashion Industry Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariffs
Importers of Chinese-made footwear and apparel are staring down the barrel of a 25 percent tariff. Why is the response from China so muted?
China’s Fashion Industry Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariffs
Importers of Chinese-made footwear and apparel are staring down the barrel of a 25 percent tariff. Why is the response from China so muted?
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | To Help Fashion’s Homeworkers, First We Need to Count Them
The fashion industry relies on hundreds of thousands of handworkers whose contributions not only create our clothes, but also enrich cultures and communities. We can do better to make these workers visible.
Op-Ed | To Help Fashion’s Homeworkers, First We Need to Count Them
The fashion industry relies on hundreds of thousands of handworkers whose contributions not only create our clothes, but also enrich cultures and communities. We can do better to make these workers visible.
Global Markets
Bottega Veneta Makes Its Play for the 'Old Celine' Crowd
This week, everyone will be talking about the imminent threat to garment worker safety standards in Bangladesh, Bottega Veneta's first runway show under Daniel Lee, and Bruce Weber's attempted comeback in France. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Bottega Veneta Makes Its Play for the 'Old Celine' Crowd
This week, everyone will be talking about the imminent threat to garment worker safety standards in Bangladesh, Bottega Veneta's first runway show under Daniel Lee, and Bruce Weber's attempted comeback in France. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster
Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.
Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster
Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.
Luxury
Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?
At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.
Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?
At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.
Luxury
India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market
At least 20 percent of India’s billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. Global brands have lots to learn.
India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market
At least 20 percent of India’s billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. Global brands have lots to learn.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.