Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
Global Markets
A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
What China’s Economic Disruption Spells for the Global Fashion Industry
Companies are reeling from the coronavirus’ impact on the Chinese economy, but shockwaves await from markets closer to home.
Does the Fashion Industry Need to Travel as Much as It Does?
The escalating coronavirus pandemic has further exposed fashion's reliance on fuel, as mandatory travel bans require executives and creatives alike to rethink everything from staging far-flung events to hosting in-person meetings.
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.
The BoF Podcast: Retail Futurist Doug Stephens on How Coronavirus Will Shift Consumer Behaviour
As the pandemic jolts global markets and consumption habits, Imran Amed and Doug Stephens discuss the mindset fashion companies should adopt to stay above water.
Coronavirus Quarantine Puts Italy’s Fashion Capital on Lockdown: What We Know
The drastic measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in Northern Italy adds to the economic toll the pandemic is taking on the fashion and luxury industries.
Alibaba's AliExpress Warns of Possible Coronavirus Delays
Alibaba Group warned in February of a drop in revenue as the coronavirus hit supply chains and deliveries.
JD.com Sales Forecast Boosted by Home Deliveries
The e-commerce giant saw a 10 percent rise in revenue for the coronavirus-hit first quarter.
Hong Kong Retail Sales Down 21.4% Due to Coronavirus
The health scare worsened an already weak environment for retail after months of often violent anti-government protests.
Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update
Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.
Seoul Fashion Week Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Spread
The news was announced after the number of cases in the country neared 1,000.
Luxury Braces for $43 Billion in Losses as Coronavirus Panic Goes Global
The tragedy’s effects are rippling across the industry, from front rows to travel retail.
Coronavirus Is Disrupting Fashion’s Global Supply Chain. Here’s What Brands Can Do.
The deadly outbreak is taking a toll on China's economy, which produces one-third of the world's apparel. Brands need to prepare for shipping and manufacturing delays.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
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.
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.