Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
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How Fitness Will Change Forever
"Quarantine reminded us that we could work out anywhere."
Instagram Wants Its Influencers to Make More Money
"The platform announced updates aimed at helping creators monetize their audience."
Entrepreneurs, Look to Your Network to Help You Through the Pandemic
"Entrepreneurs can all play critical roles in catalysing new forms of collaboration."
With Most Weddings Still on Hold, Italian Designers Struggle
"One designer set fire to his collection to draw attention to how the coronavirus has devastated cash flow."
Amazon Profits From the Price Gouging It Says It’s Trying to Stamp Out
"Amazon sellers are accused of selling masks at inflated prices. Amazon helped them."
#BoFLIVE: How Shifting Consumer Values Are Changing Online Payments
Affirm's Chief Commercial Officer identifies why an increasingly cautious consumer mindset is a critical new consideration for retailers — before sharing insights on how to maximise the opportunity. This BoF LIVE event is presented by Affirm.
#BoFLIVE: Tim's Take With Rick Owens
The designer has earned a cult following for his all-black, ‘grungy glamorous’ aesthetic. He joins BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks in a conversation about finding creativity and inspiration in a pandemic.
#BoFLIVE: Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic
A pandemic may not seem like the best time to raise prices on expensive handbags. But that’s exactly what top-tier luxury brands Chanel and Louis Vuitton are doing to pad margins and cushion the impact of lower sales volumes.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Fashion’s Supply Chain
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have redoubled concerns about vulnerabilities in fashion’s manufacturing base. How are companies building more resilient and efficient operations?
What Will Bring Consumers Back to Brick-And-Mortar Stores?
"The retailers that reopen without making major changes to how they do business could lose out."
How Stores and Brands Can Survive the Covid-19 Era
"Here’s what top executives think it’ll take for stores and brands to make it through."
The Future of Brand Strategy
"Brand trustworthiness is more important to consumers than ever."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
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.