Entrepreneurship

Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.

Holiday Sales Outpace Expectations Despite Department Store Woes

Spending rose 4 percent to $658.3 billion during November and December, beating a 3.6 percent projection.

13 January 2017

Bags and Bling, Tourists Seek Bargains in Brexit Britain

The sharp fall in sterling since Britain voted to leave the European Union has encouraged tourists to go on a spending spree, providing a little relief for the economy as it faces an overall sharp slowdown.

19 September 2016

Chinese Tourists Set Another Record and Change Shopping in Japan

The spending power of Chinese tourists in Japan is so impressive there is a special word for it: bakugai, or explosive buying.

21 August 2016

How Ancient Greek Sandals Defied its Country's Crisis

BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week continues with the Athens-based start-up co-founded by an ex-Balenciaga footwear designer that grew over 51 percent year-on-year through the country's economic crisis.

18 July 2016

Part 18: Driving Performance Through Data

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, addresses the importance of collecting, mining and reviewing data.

05 April 2013

Part 17: Coming to America

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides tips on how to overcome the cultural disconnects of doing business in the US.

20 March 2013

Part 16: Strategic Investors

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of bringing in strategic investors.

28 February 2013

Part 15: Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, examines how to deepen loyalty with your most important customers.

11 February 2013

Part 14: Going Corporate

Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides tips on when and how to transition a start-up company to a more corporate mentality and culture.

16 January 2013