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: Tim's Take with Jonathan Anderson
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks talks to one of the industry’s most feted British designers, who helms both his eponymous label and LVMH-owned luxury label Loewe.
#BoFLIVE: The Beauty Opportunity
A live discussion and audience Q&A on the new, surprising opportunities that have arisen in the beauty industry from a time filled with roadblocks and challenges.
#BoFLIVE: The State of the Direct-to-Consumer Market
A live discussion and audience Q&A on what will face online brands post-Covid 19. What will investors be looking for? What's happening to valuations? And where does the opportunity lie?
Shopping Malls Were Dying Before Covid-19. Imagine Them Post-Pandemic
"Malls anchored by department stores could close by the end of 2021."
Apparel Retailers Are in Trouble
"Some companies are better off than others, but all are challenged."
How to Personalise the Customer Experience in Retail
"An effective personalisation operating model can help retailers and brands keep pace."
China’s Factories Are Back. Its Consumers Aren’t.
"Job losses have reduced consumer appetite — a problem the US and Europe may soon face, too."
Meet Hitomi Yokoyama, the Godmother of Streetwear
"Hitomi Yokoyama is one of the most prominent hidden figures in streetwear."
Suppliers Are Feeling Retail's Pain, Too
"As retailers cancel orders and hold payments, their vendors are stretched for cash flow."
Global Retail Platforms Are Making It Easier to Support Small Shops
" Shopify and Farfetch are doing what they can to help their independent boutique partners."
In a Pandemic, Is ‘Wellness’ Just Being Well-Off?
"Maybe there isn’t really a difference anymore."
Livestreaming Is Taking Off in China. But It’s Not Driving Sales
"One of the hottest trends in marketing has yet to prove its worth on the macro level."
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.