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.
#BoFLIVE: The Right Way to Do Plus-Size
Brands often launch plus-size lines to great fanfare, only to abandon their efforts when sales don’t immediately meet expectations. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how they found success with a more-comprehensive approach to the category.
BoF LIVE: For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?
As the resale market continues to grow, more brands are partnering with resale companies or creating their own resale platforms. But are the associated costs — cleaning, listing and handling products — really worth it?
Carlyle Takes Majority Stake in End. as Streetwear Deals Heat Up
The deal reportedly values the menswear retailer at $1 billion. Co-founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker will retain a significant minority stake and remain co-CEOs.
Nostalgia, Movie Stars and Drag Queens: Inside the Coach Brand Turnaround
The 80-year-old heritage leather goods maker has spent much of the last year leaning into a marketing strategy that emphasised fun. Its efforts are paying off.
The Supply Chain Crisis: What Brands Are Doing About It
This week, everyone will be talking about worsening shipping and manufacturing delays, the launch of BoF’s Sustainability Index and Seoul Fashion Week.
Wexner Era Ends at L Brands
Les Wexner and his wife, Abigail, won’t stand for re-election to the board in May, bringing six decades of leadership to a close for a retail empire now in transition.
BoF LIVE: DTC vs Wholesale — Striking the Right Balance
In a fast-changing retail landscape, how and where should brands sell their products? This week, BoF unpacks the future of retail with a host of experts.
Kanye West and Gap Have Billion-Dollar Ambitions for Yeezy Deal
The value of the new tie-up, which will hit stores this summer, could be worth as much as $970 million.
Where Do Fast Fashion’s Giants Go From Here?
The pandemic has radically shifted the retail landscape, creating new challenges for incumbents H&M Group and Zara-owner Inditex.
The Revenge Shopping Opportunity
When China lifted its lockdowns, consumers went on a shopping spree that immediately boosted revenue for some brands. Will newly vaccinated consumers in the US and Europe do the same?
Where Will Americans Spend Their Stimulus Checks?
This week, everyone will be talking about a potential stimulus-driven shopping spree in the US, the start of Rakuten Fashion Week in Tokyo and Nike’s financial results.
#BoFLIVE: For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?
The secondhand market is booming, and a growing number of labels are piling in. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host experts break down how to make a profit selling pre-worn trousers and handbags online.
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.