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Bag Brand Strathberry Nabs Minority Investment as It Eyes International Expansion
The Edinburgh-based label is entering a new partnership with Soho Square Capital as it gets ready to open its first store outside the UK.
Bag Brand Strathberry Nabs Minority Investment as It Eyes International Expansion
The Edinburgh-based label is entering a new partnership with Soho Square Capital as it gets ready to open its first store outside the UK.
Why Consumer Trust Will Determine the Future of Fashion E-Commerce
ESW’s annual ‘Signals’ report spotlights the forces reshaping international e-commerce, revealing that as shopping journeys fragment, trust remains the critical factor determining conversion.
Why Consumer Trust Will Determine the Future of Fashion E-Commerce
ESW’s annual ‘Signals’ report spotlights the forces reshaping international e-commerce, revealing that as shopping journeys fragment, trust remains the critical factor determining conversion.
Luggage Brand Paravel Relaunches Under New Ownership
The direct-to-consumer luggage maker will return in October, a year after its IP was purchased by the owner of British luxury travel brand Antler in a liquidation sale.
Luggage Brand Paravel Relaunches Under New Ownership
The direct-to-consumer luggage maker will return in October, a year after its IP was purchased by the owner of British luxury travel brand Antler in a liquidation sale.
YouTube Inks Amazon Partnership to Boost Online Shopping Bet
YouTube creators can now tag Amazon products in their videos and livestreams, driving more business directly to the enormous global marketplace while taking a cut from sales.
YouTube Inks Amazon Partnership to Boost Online Shopping Bet
YouTube creators can now tag Amazon products in their videos and livestreams, driving more business directly to the enormous global marketplace while taking a cut from sales.
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Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?
The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.
Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?
The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.
Shein Comes to Market… Finally
The retailer begins trading in Hong Kong at a valuation of about $26 billion, a quarter of the nearly $100 billion it commanded at its 2022 peak. What happened to fast fashion’s former darling?
Shein Comes to Market… Finally
The retailer begins trading in Hong Kong at a valuation of about $26 billion, a quarter of the nearly $100 billion it commanded at its 2022 peak. What happened to fast fashion’s former darling?
Inside James Whitner’s Purpose-First Retail Playbook
In this rerun episode, James Whitner joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to unpack the philosophy behind his Black-owned retail business Whitaker Group, which owns brands including Social Status, APB and A Ma Maniére, which earned a spot on BoF's list of The Best Fashion Stores in the World.
Inside James Whitner’s Purpose-First Retail Playbook
In this rerun episode, James Whitner joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to unpack the philosophy behind his Black-owned retail business Whitaker Group, which owns brands including Social Status, APB and A Ma Maniére, which earned a spot on BoF's list of The Best Fashion Stores in the World.
Opinion: Shein’s IPO Has Only One Winner
Shein spent years trying to distance itself from China, only to discover that the supply chain underpinning its success was the one thing it couldn’t leave behind. That very ecosystem now appears to be the main beneficiary of a long, tortuous listing writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
Opinion: Shein’s IPO Has Only One Winner
Shein spent years trying to distance itself from China, only to discover that the supply chain underpinning its success was the one thing it couldn’t leave behind. That very ecosystem now appears to be the main beneficiary of a long, tortuous listing writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
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Gap’s Turnaround Now Hinges on Old Navy
Gap’s cultural resurgence is translating into double-digit sales growth. But sustaining the parent company’s momentum will depend on reviving its much larger Old Navy business, with a new chief executive at the helm.
Gap’s Turnaround Now Hinges on Old Navy
Gap’s cultural resurgence is translating into double-digit sales growth. But sustaining the parent company’s momentum will depend on reviving its much larger Old Navy business, with a new chief executive at the helm.
Why Vince and Authentic Brands Group Bought a Stake in Drake’s OVO
The contemporary label is betting it can use its back-end logistics and wholesale relationships to accelerate Drake’s 15-year-old streetwear label while initiating a broader multi-brand platform for Vince.
Why Vince and Authentic Brands Group Bought a Stake in Drake’s OVO
The contemporary label is betting it can use its back-end logistics and wholesale relationships to accelerate Drake’s 15-year-old streetwear label while initiating a broader multi-brand platform for Vince.
Cinq à Sept Built a $200 Million Business. Now It Wants Your Attention.
The 10-year-old label has built a thriving womenswear business that outsells buzzier competitors. Its next goal is to grab some of that buzz for itself.
Cinq à Sept Built a $200 Million Business. Now It Wants Your Attention.
The 10-year-old label has built a thriving womenswear business that outsells buzzier competitors. Its next goal is to grab some of that buzz for itself.
Shein’s IPO Won’t Mask Its Sustainability Challenges
The company has tried to address ESG concerns that have triggered regulatory investigations and fines in several countries, but many of those challenges remain and could weigh it down even after its market debut.
Shein’s IPO Won’t Mask Its Sustainability Challenges
The company has tried to address ESG concerns that have triggered regulatory investigations and fines in several countries, but many of those challenges remain and could weigh it down even after its market debut.
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Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.