Mike Ashley’s Frasers Boosts Hugo Boss Stake to Over 30%
After crossing the 30 percent ownership threshold, Frasers is now required to make a mandatory takeover bid under German rules.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
America’s K-Shaped Market May Not Be What It Seems
The recent success of retailers from Coach to Zara may be powered by the surprising resilience of America’s middle class, many of whom have moved up, not down, the economic ladder.
America’s K-Shaped Market May Not Be What It Seems
The recent success of retailers from Coach to Zara may be powered by the surprising resilience of America’s middle class, many of whom have moved up, not down, the economic ladder.
Zara’s Elevation Push Lands in London
The Spanish fast-fashion giant’s newly renovated, tech-enabled Bond Street flagship reflects its steady effort to elevate its image as it works to set itself apart from lower-priced rivals.
Zara’s Elevation Push Lands in London
The Spanish fast-fashion giant’s newly renovated, tech-enabled Bond Street flagship reflects its steady effort to elevate its image as it works to set itself apart from lower-priced rivals.
The Next Great Competitive Advantage: Fixing Society
An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education.
The Next Great Competitive Advantage: Fixing Society
An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education.
Explainer: How Brand Management Firms Are Moving Upmarket
Once bottom feeders, players like Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global and Bluestar Alliance are targeting premium, culturally relevant brands, from Off-White to Marc Jacobs.
Explainer: How Brand Management Firms Are Moving Upmarket
Once bottom feeders, players like Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global and Bluestar Alliance are targeting premium, culturally relevant brands, from Off-White to Marc Jacobs.
Lululemon’s Proxy Fight Is Over. The Real Test Starts Now.
With its boardroom battle in the rearview, the activewear giant can finally focus on defending its relevance and figuring out its next growth engine as rivals chip away its category dominance.
Lululemon’s Proxy Fight Is Over. The Real Test Starts Now.
With its boardroom battle in the rearview, the activewear giant can finally focus on defending its relevance and figuring out its next growth engine as rivals chip away its category dominance.
How Ozempic Is Forcing Fashion to Rethink Fit
The rise of GLP-1 drugs is exposing long-standing flaws in fashion’s approach to sizing, inventory planning and fit, creating both disruption and opportunity for brands.
How Ozempic Is Forcing Fashion to Rethink Fit
The rise of GLP-1 drugs is exposing long-standing flaws in fashion’s approach to sizing, inventory planning and fit, creating both disruption and opportunity for brands.
Inside BoF and Shopify’s Knowledge Breakfast on the Future of AI Commerce
BoF and Shopify convened commerce and marketing leaders from Coach, Revolve, Jennifer Fisher, Giorgio Armani, Estée Lauder, Lacoste, COS, FullBeauty Brands and more in New York City to discuss how AI is rewriting the rules of product discovery and online shopping.
Inside BoF and Shopify’s Knowledge Breakfast on the Future of AI Commerce
BoF and Shopify convened commerce and marketing leaders from Coach, Revolve, Jennifer Fisher, Giorgio Armani, Estée Lauder, Lacoste, COS, FullBeauty Brands and more in New York City to discuss how AI is rewriting the rules of product discovery and online shopping.
In Defence of the Millennial Dream
Don’t mistake Everlane’s reported sale to Shein for a generational eulogy. The ideals the brand helped popularise — conscious, informed consumption — are still very much alive.
In Defence of the Millennial Dream
Don’t mistake Everlane’s reported sale to Shein for a generational eulogy. The ideals the brand helped popularise — conscious, informed consumption — are still very much alive.
Shein’s Everlane Acquisition, Explained
It’s official: The fallen direct-to-consumer darling known for ‘radical transparency’ is being bought by fast-fashion behemoth Shein. BoF dissects the deal and what it means for the millennial DTC playbook, sustainable fashion and more.
Shein’s Everlane Acquisition, Explained
It’s official: The fallen direct-to-consumer darling known for ‘radical transparency’ is being bought by fast-fashion behemoth Shein. BoF dissects the deal and what it means for the millennial DTC playbook, sustainable fashion and more.
How Weird Shoes Became a Business Strategy
Bolder styles are dominating footwear trends as brands aim to spark sales and shoppers look for pick-me-ups.
How Weird Shoes Became a Business Strategy
Bolder styles are dominating footwear trends as brands aim to spark sales and shoppers look for pick-me-ups.
Exclusive: How Victoria’s Secret Brought Sexy Back
As the company changes its stock ticker from VSCO to VSXY, CEO Hillary Super speaks to BoF about how she rescued Victoria’s Secret from cultural irrelevance by refocusing on its core identity.
Exclusive: How Victoria’s Secret Brought Sexy Back
As the company changes its stock ticker from VSCO to VSXY, CEO Hillary Super speaks to BoF about how she rescued Victoria’s Secret from cultural irrelevance by refocusing on its core identity.
Target Doubles Growth Forecast, but Cites Caution as Consumers Remain Stretched
The $59 billion retailer has started to repel cost-conscious shoppers, and failed to attract higher-income consumers.
Target Doubles Growth Forecast, but Cites Caution as Consumers Remain Stretched
The $59 billion retailer has started to repel cost-conscious shoppers, and failed to attract higher-income consumers.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Primark Cuts Prices Ahead of Split From AB Foods
The budget fashion chain said it would reduce prices by up to 29 percent across hundreds of products, seeking to improve trading ahead of next year’s spin off.
Fast Retailing’s GU Unveils First Collection by Francesco Risso
GU, a lower-priced counterpart to Uniqlo, is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help turn $18 jeans into global success.
Exclusive: 10 Years Post-Brexit, UK Wholesale Growth Heavily Trails Global Peers
A decade after the Brexit referendum, Joor transaction data reveals EU retail spend on UK labels has plunged to under 7 percent, while UK retailers’ allocation to European brands has nearly halved.
Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand
The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.
Report: Shein Executive Chairman to Step Down as IPO Nears Completion
Donald Tang, who has acted as the Western representative of secretive Shein founder Sky Xu, will transition to a senior adviser role.
Shein Is Said to Target Up to $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO by August
The ultra-fast-fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday.
Shein Scheduled for IPO Hearing on Thursday, Sources Say
The ultra-fast fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.