Kohl’s Turnaround Stalls as Sales Growth Stagnates
Kohl’s turnaround attempt showed some progress after the retailer raised its annual earnings outlook, but it still doesn’t see sales growth this year.
supply-chain
Technology
Can a Supply Chain Platform Birth the Next Kylie Jenner?
Cala promises to help emerging designers and influencers set up their own supply chains by connecting them with a global network of manufacturers. The goal: bring their designs to market before fast fashion can rip them off.
Can a Supply Chain Platform Birth the Next Kylie Jenner?
Cala promises to help emerging designers and influencers set up their own supply chains by connecting them with a global network of manufacturers. The goal: bring their designs to market before fast fashion can rip them off.
News & Analysis
How Sears' Fashion Suppliers Prepared for Its Inevitable Fall
As the original 'everything store' attempts to restructure under bankruptcy protection, most of its large apparel suppliers won’t be bleeding cash — they’ve been preparing for this moment.
How Sears' Fashion Suppliers Prepared for Its Inevitable Fall
As the original 'everything store' attempts to restructure under bankruptcy protection, most of its large apparel suppliers won’t be bleeding cash — they’ve been preparing for this moment.
Fashion Week
Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance
This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance
This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | H&M Bets on AI, The Rise of Digital Supermodels
This week, H&M turns to tech to build a stronger business and drive operational efficiencies, while a new wave of modelling agencies offer brands virtual models.
Bits & Bytes | H&M Bets on AI, The Rise of Digital Supermodels
This week, H&M turns to tech to build a stronger business and drive operational efficiencies, while a new wave of modelling agencies offer brands virtual models.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem
This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.
Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem
This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.
Luxury
Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’
According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.
Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’
According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.
News & Analysis
With Sales Boom in Mind, Gucci Tightens Grip on Suppliers
The step comes as luxury labels — from Burberry to Louis Vuitton — begin to levy greater control over their production or invest in speeding up internal processes to ride a rebound in luxury goods sales.
With Sales Boom in Mind, Gucci Tightens Grip on Suppliers
The step comes as luxury labels — from Burberry to Louis Vuitton — begin to levy greater control over their production or invest in speeding up internal processes to ride a rebound in luxury goods sales.
Technology
Jewellery Companies Partner With IBM on Blockchain Platform
The initiative will make it easier for consumers to track diamonds and precious metals through the various steps of the supply chain.
Jewellery Companies Partner With IBM on Blockchain Platform
The initiative will make it easier for consumers to track diamonds and precious metals through the various steps of the supply chain.
News & Analysis
US Tariffs Could Push Puma Production Out of China
The German sportswear maker is working on contingency plans to move some production from China to other Asian markets over potential tariffs imposed on footwear.
US Tariffs Could Push Puma Production Out of China
The German sportswear maker is working on contingency plans to move some production from China to other Asian markets over potential tariffs imposed on footwear.
Financial Markets
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
News & Analysis
Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain
This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.
Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain
This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.
Retail
US Retail Woes Force Suppliers to Get More Militant
Suppliers are becoming increasingly concerned they won’t be paid for the goods they ship, and they’re taking more aggressive steps to protect themselves.
US Retail Woes Force Suppliers to Get More Militant
Suppliers are becoming increasingly concerned they won’t be paid for the goods they ship, and they’re taking more aggressive steps to protect themselves.
The News in Brief
Abercrombie Sees Record Shares Jump After Guidance Lift
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares rallied after revenue topped estimates and the retailer raised its annual earnings guidance, suggesting the preppy apparel company is regaining momentum.
Dolce & Gabbana Seeks to Raise Cash in Exchange for Debt Waiver
Dolce & Gabbana is seeking to raise cash using transactions outside the Italian fashion house’s day-to-day business after banks agreed to waive terms governing its debt as demand for luxury goods stays weak.
Mexican Makeup Label Sarelly Raises $3 Million
The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.
Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand
The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
India Investigates Fragrance Giants Over Price Collusion, Document Shows
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.
Laopu Gold Growth Slows as Bullion Slide Hits Luxury Demand
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.