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Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

Moss Bros Posts First Annual Loss Since 2011

The British suit retailer abandoned its final dividend payout as it grappled with weak demand and the costs of Brexit plans.  


Neiman Marcus Creditors in Preliminary Agreement to Extend Debt Maturities

The agreement is a step toward restructuring borrowings for the heavily indebted company.


Retail Vacancy Rise in France Solidifies 'Dead Mall' Prediction

Shop vacancy rates are rising across the board, with local high streets hit the hardest and the recent Yellow Vest protests further causing store closures.


The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.

This week, everyone will be talking about Brexit, Galeries Lafayette's opening against the backdrop of the Yellow Vest protests in Paris and H&M's latest earnings report. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


In the Age of Yoga Pants, Madewell Finds Strength in Denim

While sister line J.Crew and rival retailer Gap shuttered dozens of locations, the millennial-centric apparel brand opened four new stores this year.


J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround

As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.


Most Amazon Brands Are Duds, Not Disrupters, Study Finds

Turns out most Amazon-branded goods are flops that don’t threaten other businesses at all, according to Marketplace Pulse.


Global Brands Escape China's Glare at Consumer Rights Day

The annual TV show did not mention global brands for the first time in years, and instead focused on local makers and consumer privacy,


Debenhams Pays Lip Service to Mike Ashley Loan Offer

Ashley's Sports Direct, Debenhams' biggest shareholder, made its unsecured loan offer with conditions including the appointment of Ashley as chief executive.


Superdry Founder Pushes for Appointment to Board

Superdry, shares in which slumped 68 percent over the last year, has already said that it does not want founder Julian Dunkerton back, asking shareholders to vote against him


Op-Ed | EBay Is the Un-Amazon, for Better and Worse

EBay is missing opportunities as online shopping reshapes the $20 trillion in annual global retail spending


Adidas Chief Says It’s Time for Reebok to Start Growing Again

The German company has closed under-performing Reebok stores and allowed some licensing deals to expire, while allocating more resources to marketing.