Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
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#BoFLIVE: Store Reopening: What Does It Look Like?
From Dallas to Paris, stores are starting to reopen. But the pandemic has changed virtually all aspects of the retail experience. What will customers see when they walk into a shop for the first time in weeks?
#BoFLIVE: Is This the End of the American Mall?
It’s been a turbulent month for American retailers, which sets up the prospect of a domino effect that ripples through malls, hundreds of which have already closed over the last decade.
#BoFLIVE: Taking Stock of the M&A Market
Private equity firms, mega retailers and strategic groups that emerge from the crisis with cash to spare will be on the hunt. But what will they be buying?
Survival of the Fittest for DTC Brands
"Before the current crisis hit we were already seeing flaws in the DTC model."
Covid-19 Is a Nightmare for Independent Fashion Designers
"It's the smaller, independent designers who are hurting most."
How Imagination Can Create a Post-Covid-19 Creative Revolution
"This is a call to arms for the advertising and marketing industry."
Covid-19 Changed E-Commerce. Do Fulfillment Networks Need to Change Too?
"Cratered demand for discretionary goods has changed the risk calculus for e-commerce fulfillment."
André Leon Talley’s Tales From the Dark Side
"The juiciest fashion memoir of the year is out."
The Trump Balenciaga Complex
"Does distinction withdraw into sheer buying power?"
Neiman Marcus Says It Has a Plan
"But can a bankrupt luxury department store make a comeback in the middle of a pandemic?"
How Covid-19 Could Change Our Spending and Saving Habits Forever
"It remains to be seen if frugality will become cool."
Where New E-Commerce Start-Ups Are Wasting Their Money
"There is a fine difference between a required expense and a frivolous spend."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.