Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
watches
Luxury
The Future of Watches: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market watch brands must revitalise their branding, refine their product offerings and create more intimate connections with consumers, or risk foregoing revenues of up to $2.5 billion by 2025.
The Future of Watches: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market watch brands must revitalise their branding, refine their product offerings and create more intimate connections with consumers, or risk foregoing revenues of up to $2.5 billion by 2025.
Luxury
The Future of Watches: The Pre-Owned Market Will Be Worth Up To $32 Billion
Watch brands must work hard to capitalise on the increasingly important second-hand market, while digital platforms will need to sharpen their business models.
The Future of Watches: The Pre-Owned Market Will Be Worth Up To $32 Billion
Watch brands must work hard to capitalise on the increasingly important second-hand market, while digital platforms will need to sharpen their business models.
Media
Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else?
The company’s new leadership says it’s not just for ‘watch nerds’ anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace.
Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else?
The company’s new leadership says it’s not just for ‘watch nerds’ anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace.
China
Watches and Wonders Kicks Off Shanghai Event
Watches and Wonders Shanghai, the in-person, invitation-only, five-day watch event kicks off today in the city’s riverside West Bund cultural precinct.
Watches and Wonders Kicks Off Shanghai Event
Watches and Wonders Shanghai, the in-person, invitation-only, five-day watch event kicks off today in the city’s riverside West Bund cultural precinct.
Luxury
Elie Saab Expands Into Fine Watches With Global Partnership
The eveningwear brand has entered into a global licensing agreement with Blackbox Global Luxury Group (GLG), which specialises in the high-end segment of designer and contemporary brands.
Elie Saab Expands Into Fine Watches With Global Partnership
The eveningwear brand has entered into a global licensing agreement with Blackbox Global Luxury Group (GLG), which specialises in the high-end segment of designer and contemporary brands.
Workplace & Talent
Ginny Wright Appointed CEO of Audemars Piguet North America
Wright joins the Swiss watchmaker on January 18 from L’Oréal USA, where she was most recently president of skin care brand Kiehl’s.
Ginny Wright Appointed CEO of Audemars Piguet North America
Wright joins the Swiss watchmaker on January 18 from L’Oréal USA, where she was most recently president of skin care brand Kiehl’s.
Luxury
Hodinkee Raises $40 Million and Hires Mr Porter’s Toby Bateman as CEO
The online destination for high-end new and vintage watch fans, founded by Benjamin Clymer in 2008, is aiming to scale its content-meets-commerce model in a challenging watches market.
Hodinkee Raises $40 Million and Hires Mr Porter’s Toby Bateman as CEO
The online destination for high-end new and vintage watch fans, founded by Benjamin Clymer in 2008, is aiming to scale its content-meets-commerce model in a challenging watches market.
News & Analysis
How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?
This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?
This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Kering-Owned Swiss Watch Brands Cut Staff by 25%
Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Swiss watch brands Ulysse Nardin and Girard Perregaux, said the economic fallout of Covid-19 will have a knock-on effect on the industry over the next several years.
Kering-Owned Swiss Watch Brands Cut Staff by 25%
Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Swiss watch brands Ulysse Nardin and Girard Perregaux, said the economic fallout of Covid-19 will have a knock-on effect on the industry over the next several years.
Luxury
Luxury Events Are Back. Is the Industry Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about the first Swiss watch fair since the pandemic, a slew of American retail earnings and China's Qixi festival. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury Events Are Back. Is the Industry Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about the first Swiss watch fair since the pandemic, a slew of American retail earnings and China's Qixi festival. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Swatch Group Posts Its First Half Year Loss
The Swiss watchmaker reported a net loss of $327 million in the first half of 2020 and saw sales drop 46.1 percent.
Swatch Group Posts Its First Half Year Loss
The Swiss watchmaker reported a net loss of $327 million in the first half of 2020 and saw sales drop 46.1 percent.
Workplace & Talent
Richemont Signals HR Shakeup After Reports of Bonus Controversy
The Swiss luxury-goods maker’s employees are reportedly frustrated about increases in senior executive compensation when most directors got pay cuts.
Richemont Signals HR Shakeup After Reports of Bonus Controversy
The Swiss luxury-goods maker’s employees are reportedly frustrated about increases in senior executive compensation when most directors got pay cuts.
The News in Brief
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.