Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
After a Record-Breaking Year, What’s Next for Men’s Resale?
Blockbuster sales and multi-billion dollar valuations have led to a critical growth stage, with platforms like StockX and Goat delving further into apparel and accessories.
Rethinking Fashion’s Approach to the Plus-Size Market
Fashion brands are upping marketing rhetoric and imagery to include a wider range of body types, but many companies are still failing to serve the plus-size consumer.
Why Intermix Was a Private Equity Opportunity
The party-friendly retailer failed to flourish under Gap Inc., but investor Altamont is looking to cash in on tremendous growth in the online luxury space.
Selling ‘Office’ Clothes to the Work-From-Home Woman
Brands are adapting to the new normal by leaning on casual styles and changing up their marketing messages.
Beyond Disruption: Everlane’s Next Chapter
After public scandal threatened its ethical image, CEO Michael Preysman believes the L Catterton-backed disruptor can still win on radical transparency even as competitors lay claim to the sustainable fashion space.
The Shoe Styles That Will Rule the Summer
Consumers may be dressing up again but on their feet, they’ll likely stick with comfortable soles and flat heels.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
The pandemic amplified shifts in the retail landscape that already had many brands questioning their relationship with wholesale partners. In the latest #BoFLIVE, a host of experts argue the model still has some value.
Why Skinny Jeans Will Never Die
After over ten years where tight fits dominated denim, consumers are embracing straight and wide-leg styles. But unlike other fading trends, retailers are unlikely to abandon the skinny jean.
Vestiaire Collective Sees Asia’s Luxury Shoppers Warm to Secondhand Gucci
A shift in the way people think about pre-loved goods paved the way for the resale platform’s global expansion.
#BoFLIVE: How to Build Customer Loyalty
The pandemic has created new opportunities for many brands as online sales have surged. But keeping those new consumers is harder than ever. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how to keep customers coming back for more.
Who Is Actually Livestream Shopping?
Live selling via streaming video is a smashing success in China but has yet to catch on with consumers in Europe and the US due to several pain points.
Does the Mask Market Have a Future?
As vaccination rates rise and restrictions shrink, brands and retailers will have to reevaluate their plans for the category.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.