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.”
finance / Stock Markets
Financial Markets
L Catterton: Finding Value in a Tough Market
Nikhil Thukral, managing partner at the LVMH-affiliated private equity fund, talks about the ingredients of winning companies, the dynamics challenging fashion's incumbents and how economic shifts are shaping investor strategies in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
L Catterton: Finding Value in a Tough Market
Nikhil Thukral, managing partner at the LVMH-affiliated private equity fund, talks about the ingredients of winning companies, the dynamics challenging fashion's incumbents and how economic shifts are shaping investor strategies in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Financial Markets
This Week: Waiting for the Shein IPO
The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment.
This Week: Waiting for the Shein IPO
The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment.
Financial Markets
The Year Ahead: The Future of Fashion Deal-Making
For fashion’s private market investors, deal-making may provide less-than-ideal returns and raise questions about the long-term value creation opportunities across parts of the fashion industry, reports The State of Fashion 2024.
The Year Ahead: The Future of Fashion Deal-Making
For fashion’s private market investors, deal-making may provide less-than-ideal returns and raise questions about the long-term value creation opportunities across parts of the fashion industry, reports The State of Fashion 2024.
Financial Markets
E-Commerce Stocks Face Lofty Hopes After Pandemic-Fuelled Demand
The surge in demand, and share price, may not live up to sales growth predictions.
E-Commerce Stocks Face Lofty Hopes After Pandemic-Fuelled Demand
The surge in demand, and share price, may not live up to sales growth predictions.
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China
Alibaba and JD.com Face US Threat. Should Brands Be Concerned?
New US legislation could cause an exodus of Chinese tech giants from American stock exchanges. At a time when fashion companies are more reliant than ever on these e-commerce players the stakes are high.
Alibaba and JD.com Face US Threat. Should Brands Be Concerned?
New US legislation could cause an exodus of Chinese tech giants from American stock exchanges. At a time when fashion companies are more reliant than ever on these e-commerce players the stakes are high.
Retail
Report: JD.com to File for $2 Billion Hong Kong Second Listing
The e-commerce platform's potential listing could come as early as the second half of the year.
Report: JD.com to File for $2 Billion Hong Kong Second Listing
The e-commerce platform's potential listing could come as early as the second half of the year.
Financial Markets
Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?
Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.
Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?
Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.
Global Markets
How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis
What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.
How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis
What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.
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Financial Markets
Stocks Hit As Oil Prices Slump
Trading on US stock exchanges was halted immediately after opening, as the benchmark S&P 500 fell to its lowest since June 2019.
Stocks Hit As Oil Prices Slump
Trading on US stock exchanges was halted immediately after opening, as the benchmark S&P 500 fell to its lowest since June 2019.
Fashion Week
Kanye West’s Paris Fashion Week Surprise
This week, everyone will be talking about Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week, the watch industry's troubles and the coronavirus' financial impact. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Kanye West’s Paris Fashion Week Surprise
This week, everyone will be talking about Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week, the watch industry's troubles and the coronavirus' financial impact. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Report: MyTheresa to List on New York Stock Exchange
The luxury e-commerce platform's owner Neiman Marcus is working with Morgan Stanley on the planned listing, which could take place as early as April, according to people familiar with the matter.
Report: MyTheresa to List on New York Stock Exchange
The luxury e-commerce platform's owner Neiman Marcus is working with Morgan Stanley on the planned listing, which could take place as early as April, according to people familiar with the matter.
News & Analysis
For J.C. Penney CEO, Debt Haunts Turnaround Bid
The ailing American department store chain's CEO is shifting the company's strategic priorities in attempts to tackle its $154 million first-quarter financial loss.
For J.C. Penney CEO, Debt Haunts Turnaround Bid
The ailing American department store chain's CEO is shifting the company's strategic priorities in attempts to tackle its $154 million first-quarter financial loss.
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.