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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How I Became... A Shoe Designer
Fabrizio Viti has worked with the likes of Tom Ford, Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs and Nicolas Ghesqiuère, and launched an eponymous label in 2016.
How to Communicate Internally and Externally Through a Pandemic
Julietta Dexter and Daniel Marks, CEO and chief creative officer of The Communications Store, share best practices in communicating in a time of crisis — internally to your employees and externally to your community.
The Dos and Don'ts of Virtual Collaboration
Melinda Stevens shares her insights and learnings on digital collaboration from her experience as the editor-in-chief for Condé Nast Traveller's UK and US teams.
Careers Counsel | 3 Tips to Avoid Work From Home Burnout
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Burberry, Theory and Marine Serre.
Announcing CDLP and NuORDER
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Gaps in Amazon’s Virus Response Fuel Warehouse Workers’ Demands
"Shifting sick-leave policy and communication issues are causing employees to assert themselves after they stayed on the job."
Coronavirus Will Pummel Already Weak Retailers Long After It’s Been Contained
"The pandemic will deepen the wedge between retail's haves and have-nots."
Building an E-Commerce Business: Lessons on Moving Fast
"Companies will need to learn how to launch new e-commerce businesses quickly in response to Covid-19."
Is This the End of Influencing as We Knew It?
"It’s just that while influencer content can be mindless, it’s now less of an escape than ever."
Fashion Workers' Anger at Owners and Consumers
"Warehouse staff at Pretty Little Thing and Boohoo say they cannot observe distancing rules."
Traffic Grinds to a Halt for Apparel
"As stores close, e-commerce is not growing in tandem, and online discounts are shredding margins."
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.