John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
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Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs.
Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs.
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers.”
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers.”
How Emerging Brands Can Solve the Wholesale Puzzle
Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.
How Emerging Brands Can Solve the Wholesale Puzzle
Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.
Adidas Launches New Premium Line, A-Type
The collection, which will feature high-end reworkings of Adidas’ most iconic items, arrives as the brand’s archive helps to drive its global popularity.
Adidas Launches New Premium Line, A-Type
The collection, which will feature high-end reworkings of Adidas’ most iconic items, arrives as the brand’s archive helps to drive its global popularity.
A Death Blow for Dupe Culture, Deferred
President Trump’s ruling this week to end the de minimis tax loophole could be a bust for Shein and Temu, but a boon for all the mid-priced brands they’ve ripped off over the years.
A Death Blow for Dupe Culture, Deferred
President Trump’s ruling this week to end the de minimis tax loophole could be a bust for Shein and Temu, but a boon for all the mid-priced brands they’ve ripped off over the years.
Nike CEO’s Turnaround Plan Began With Call to NFL’s Roger Goodell
Nike CEO Elliott Hill secured an extension of the company’s critical licensing deal with the NFL through 2038, strengthening both brands' global ambitions as they collaborate on expanding football’s reach.
Nike CEO’s Turnaround Plan Began With Call to NFL’s Roger Goodell
Nike CEO Elliott Hill secured an extension of the company’s critical licensing deal with the NFL through 2038, strengthening both brands' global ambitions as they collaborate on expanding football’s reach.
How BAPE Kept Its Cool for Decades
By staying true to its DNA, A Bathing Ape has managed to maintain its pull on shoppers even as it’s evolved from a cult streetwear label into a mainstream brand with a global footprint. Now it’s eyeing expansion in the US.
How BAPE Kept Its Cool for Decades
By staying true to its DNA, A Bathing Ape has managed to maintain its pull on shoppers even as it’s evolved from a cult streetwear label into a mainstream brand with a global footprint. Now it’s eyeing expansion in the US.
Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Set for Price Hikes in the US
Prices for the low-cost retailers’ assortments are expected to rise for US consumers after President Trump ended a key trade loophole that allowed low-value packages from China to enter the the country duty-free.
Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Set for Price Hikes in the US
Prices for the low-cost retailers’ assortments are expected to rise for US consumers after President Trump ended a key trade loophole that allowed low-value packages from China to enter the the country duty-free.
The Debrief | Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up
The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025.
The Debrief | Fashion’s M&A Market is Heating Up
The Debrief unpacks the forces driving new deals, which brands could be next, and what buyers are looking for in 2025.
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Jenni Kayne Wants to Be the Californian Ralph Lauren
The 23-year-old brand is evolving into a true lifestyle label, offering fashion, homewares and most recently, beauty, selling a relaxed ideal of West Coast allure.
Jenni Kayne Wants to Be the Californian Ralph Lauren
The 23-year-old brand is evolving into a true lifestyle label, offering fashion, homewares and most recently, beauty, selling a relaxed ideal of West Coast allure.
Aritzia: Redefining Shopping One Store at a Time
Not so long ago, Aritzia was a little-known womenswear brand serving elevated workwear staples from a modest footprint of stores. CEO Jennifer Wong talks in The State of Fashion 2025 about how the retailer found itself in hypergrowth — and why excellence starts from within the company.
Aritzia: Redefining Shopping One Store at a Time
Not so long ago, Aritzia was a little-known womenswear brand serving elevated workwear staples from a modest footprint of stores. CEO Jennifer Wong talks in The State of Fashion 2025 about how the retailer found itself in hypergrowth — and why excellence starts from within the company.
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Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.
Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates
Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.
Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending
The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.