Aritzia Seeks to More Than Double Sales by 2032
New categories and brick-and-mortar expansion beyond North America are set to drive Aritzia’s quest to hit $10.5 billion CAD ($7.5 billion).
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
Primark Owner's Shares Fall as Hot Summer Hits Apparel Sales
The clothing chain's like-for-like sales will decline by 2 percent in the year ending Saturday, the company said Monday, citing Europe’s unusually hot summer weather.
Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer
In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.
Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
These Are the Best Loved Brands of Fashion-Forward Millennials
A new Goldman Sachs report with Condé Nast highlights millennial shoppers' top 10 favourite brands.
Luxury Concept Stores Conquer Manhattan
Milan's 10 Corso Como, the original concept store, joins an array of upscale boutiques in Manhattan, many hailing from out of town as well. They all hope to grab a share of strong growth in luxury spending by catering to jet-setting consumers who crave a 'curated' shopping experience.
American Fashion Must Build Brands as Meaningful as Nike, Apple and Gucci
New York designers need to develop labels that are about more than just product, argues Lauren Sherman.
The End of Amazon
How, when and why the e-commerce giant will fall.
Will Fashion's Retail Boom Last?
A new fashion cycle is pushing consumers to update their wardrobes with items like palazzo pants and distressed denim, breathing new life into struggling mall retailers.
Allbirds Doubles Down in New York as it Eyes International Expansion
A new 4,800-square-foot space will emphasise the try-on experience for customers in its biggest market, the founders said.
The Company That Resurrected Juicy Couture Has Big Plans for Hervé Léger
Reviving a broken brand is no easy task. But by prioritising creative campaigns and streamlining business operations, Authentic Brands Group has done it again and again since its inception in 2010.
With New London Store, Stüssy Flexes Its ‘Tribe’
The cult Californian streetwear label's decision to relaunch in London reflects its belief in community as much as its global retail strategy.
Live Event Debrief: What The End of Ownership Means for Fashion
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways on the end of ownership and the rise of rental and resale services.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Pop Mart Quarterly Sales Fall Up to 50% as Labubu Fad Cools
Sales in the Americas fell 70 to 75 percent.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
EBay Will Lay Off 9% of Workforce
The online marketplace is looking to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, Reuters reported.
Vinted Faces Influx of Suspected Looted Goods After French Riots
The company has ‘taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to the looting,’ and has ‘stepped up monitoring of suspicious listings,’ a Vinted spokesperson said in a statement. ‘When our rules are breached, we act against the accounts involved, up to permanent bans.’