In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever, but it is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product. BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.
In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever, but it is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product. BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.
The runway designer, who uses his expertise in lighting to construct raw and immersive shows, speaks to Tim Blanks about his reflections on the state of fashion at a time of crisis.
The runway designer, who uses his expertise in lighting to construct raw and immersive shows, speaks to Tim Blanks about his reflections on the state of fashion at a time of crisis.
"National chains are closing outlets in New York City, which are struggling more than their branches elsewhere."
"National chains are closing outlets in New York City, which are struggling more than their branches elsewhere."
"Retailers must build new capabilities and change how they operate."
"Retailers must build new capabilities and change how they operate."
"The challenges faced by retailers specialising in menswear have been years in the making."
"The challenges faced by retailers specialising in menswear have been years in the making."
"Even Covid-19 can't ground demand for Jordans."
"Even Covid-19 can't ground demand for Jordans."
"Robbed of a real-life stage, the frustrated fashion faithful continue to pull out all the stops on Instagram."
"Robbed of a real-life stage, the frustrated fashion faithful continue to pull out all the stops on Instagram."
"If you want your brand to succeed in a post Covid-19 economy, there’s a proven playbook to follow."
"If you want your brand to succeed in a post Covid-19 economy, there’s a proven playbook to follow."
"Campaigners say they are still facing an uphill battle for disability visibility in fashion."
"Campaigners say they are still facing an uphill battle for disability visibility in fashion."
"Lipstick sales are way down, but fancy skin care gadgets are actually on the rise."
"Lipstick sales are way down, but fancy skin care gadgets are actually on the rise."
"Lessons on preparing for the challenges ahead."
"Robbed of a real-life stage, the frustrated fashion faithful continue to pull out all the stops on Instagram."
"Robbed of a real-life stage, the frustrated fashion faithful continue to pull out all the stops on Instagram."
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.
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
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.
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
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.
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.
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.