E-Commerce
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion Adapts to a Tough Reality
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion Adapts to a Tough Reality
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
Will Shein’s IPO Make it in 2025?
The ultra-fast-fashion giant could be the biggest listing in London for years, but controversies around the company’s business practices and links to China are dragging on the process.
Will Shein’s IPO Make it in 2025?
The ultra-fast-fashion giant could be the biggest listing in London for years, but controversies around the company’s business practices and links to China are dragging on the process.
The BoF Podcast | How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants
At BoF VOICES 2024, 1 Granary founder Olya Kuryshchuk hosted a panel on independent fashion with designer Roksanda Ilincic, consultant Bohan Qiu, and Antwerp Royal Academy director Brandon Wen.
The BoF Podcast | How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants
At BoF VOICES 2024, 1 Granary founder Olya Kuryshchuk hosted a panel on independent fashion with designer Roksanda Ilincic, consultant Bohan Qiu, and Antwerp Royal Academy director Brandon Wen.
J.Crew: How to Build an ‘Ageless’ Brand
As the four-decade-old American retailer projects record sales this year, CEO Libby Wadle unpacks how she and her design team were able to win back alienated customers for the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
J.Crew: How to Build an ‘Ageless’ Brand
As the four-decade-old American retailer projects record sales this year, CEO Libby Wadle unpacks how she and her design team were able to win back alienated customers for the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Lord & Taylor Will Relaunch as an Online Off-Price Retailer
Under anonymous new owners, the iconic department store has a new identity as a discount luxury e-commerce site and a licensed brand name to be distributed in department stores.
Lord & Taylor Will Relaunch as an Online Off-Price Retailer
Under anonymous new owners, the iconic department store has a new identity as a discount luxury e-commerce site and a licensed brand name to be distributed in department stores.
Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
Black Friday Sales: A Solid Holiday Kickoff, With Warning Signs for Retailers
Early promotions and consumer resistance to a rise in prices contributed to healthy sales growth over the holiday weekend. But consumers' growing expectations for discounts could spell trouble next year.
Black Friday Sales: A Solid Holiday Kickoff, With Warning Signs for Retailers
Early promotions and consumer resistance to a rise in prices contributed to healthy sales growth over the holiday weekend. But consumers' growing expectations for discounts could spell trouble next year.
This Week: On Black Friday, It’s Shein and Temu Versus the World
Spending has been sluggish, but retailers have a chance to make up for lost time in a compressed holiday season - if they can find an answer to their online competition.
This Week: On Black Friday, It’s Shein and Temu Versus the World
Spending has been sluggish, but retailers have a chance to make up for lost time in a compressed holiday season - if they can find an answer to their online competition.
Mytheresa Reports Sales, Profit Growth in Latest Quarter
The German e-tailer’s consistent financial performance puts it in a solid position as it awaits regulatory approval of its merger with Yoox-Net-a-Porter.
Mytheresa Reports Sales, Profit Growth in Latest Quarter
The German e-tailer’s consistent financial performance puts it in a solid position as it awaits regulatory approval of its merger with Yoox-Net-a-Porter.
Alibaba Results Underscore Anaemic China Market Growth
The e-commerce giant’s domestic division which includes Tmall and Taobao eked out just 1 percent sales growth in Q2 but its international division which encompasses Lazada and AliExpress saw revenue expand by 35 percent.
Alibaba Results Underscore Anaemic China Market Growth
The e-commerce giant’s domestic division which includes Tmall and Taobao eked out just 1 percent sales growth in Q2 but its international division which encompasses Lazada and AliExpress saw revenue expand by 35 percent.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
Shopify Is Winning Salesforce Clients, Stoking E-Commerce Rivalry
Shopify Inc. is shifting its focus from small businesses to larger retailers, successfully attracting major clients like Mattel and Casper from Salesforce by offering lower costs and flexible pricing models.
Shopify Is Winning Salesforce Clients, Stoking E-Commerce Rivalry
Shopify Inc. is shifting its focus from small businesses to larger retailers, successfully attracting major clients like Mattel and Casper from Salesforce by offering lower costs and flexible pricing models.