Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
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Exclusive: H&M to Collaborate with Glenn Martens
The buzzy Belgian designer known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel will create a collection for the Swedish fast-fashion giant, CEO Daniel Ervér and Martens revealed at BoF VOICES 2024. The move is part of a wider push to reassert H&M’s fashion credentials.
Exclusive: H&M to Collaborate with Glenn Martens
The buzzy Belgian designer known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel will create a collection for the Swedish fast-fashion giant, CEO Daniel Ervér and Martens revealed at BoF VOICES 2024. The move is part of a wider push to reassert H&M’s fashion credentials.
How to Lower Prices Without Hurting Your Brand
With fashion’s pricing power reaching its limit, brands are grappling with how to cut prices without damaging their reputation or value.
How to Lower Prices Without Hurting Your Brand
With fashion’s pricing power reaching its limit, brands are grappling with how to cut prices without damaging their reputation or value.
Why Weirdness Is Selling in Men’s Denim
Young, fashion-forward men are buying up jeans with bold graphic prints, distinctive embellishments and extremely baggy silhouettes, creating opportunities for niche denim labels and mass retailers alike.
Why Weirdness Is Selling in Men’s Denim
Young, fashion-forward men are buying up jeans with bold graphic prints, distinctive embellishments and extremely baggy silhouettes, creating opportunities for niche denim labels and mass retailers alike.
How Lululemon’s $150 Yoga Pants Became Surprise Hit in Slowing China
While other Western brands are fading, the Canadian yoga wear maker can’t expand fast enough on the mainland.
How Lululemon’s $150 Yoga Pants Became Surprise Hit in Slowing China
While other Western brands are fading, the Canadian yoga wear maker can’t expand fast enough on the mainland.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.
StockX CEO Scott Cutler to Step Down
He’ll be replaced in January by co-founder, president and current COO Greg Schwartz, BoF has learned. The leadership change occurs amid turbulent market conditions in sneaker resale.
StockX CEO Scott Cutler to Step Down
He’ll be replaced in January by co-founder, president and current COO Greg Schwartz, BoF has learned. The leadership change occurs amid turbulent market conditions in sneaker resale.
The Foundations of Retail Success
Partnering with GGP, The Business of Fashion shares insights on what it takes to find success in today’s evolving retail landscape. In the first of a four part series, we outline best practices for choosing retail locations.
The Foundations of Retail Success
Partnering with GGP, The Business of Fashion shares insights on what it takes to find success in today’s evolving retail landscape. In the first of a four part series, we outline best practices for choosing retail locations.
Trump Takes Lead but US Presidential Race Still Too Close to Call
The outcome of the vote will have major repercussions for the global fashion industry, as the two candidates have taken vastly different approaches to issues ranging from trade to climate change.
Trump Takes Lead but US Presidential Race Still Too Close to Call
The outcome of the vote will have major repercussions for the global fashion industry, as the two candidates have taken vastly different approaches to issues ranging from trade to climate change.
US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead of Tepid Holiday Season
Imports of holiday products by US retailers, including Walmart, have fallen sharply, reflecting cautious inventory management and expectations for slower sales growth during this year’s festive season.
US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead of Tepid Holiday Season
Imports of holiday products by US retailers, including Walmart, have fallen sharply, reflecting cautious inventory management and expectations for slower sales growth during this year’s festive season.
UK Retail Sales Growth Slumps as Shoppers Wait for Black Friday Deals
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in October, with shoppers holding off on purchases ahead of Black Friday deals and a later school half-term.
UK Retail Sales Growth Slumps as Shoppers Wait for Black Friday Deals
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in October, with shoppers holding off on purchases ahead of Black Friday deals and a later school half-term.
The Secrets to Aritzia’s Explosive Growth, According to Its Superfans
The retailer’s idiosyncratic approach, from its price point to its fitting rooms, has allowed the chain to rapidly scale in recent years.
The Secrets to Aritzia’s Explosive Growth, According to Its Superfans
The retailer’s idiosyncratic approach, from its price point to its fitting rooms, has allowed the chain to rapidly scale in recent years.
This Week: Fashion’s Stake in the US Election
The industry has mostly tried to stay out of a close, bitter race, while quietly preparing for a potential Trump victory.
This Week: Fashion’s Stake in the US Election
The industry has mostly tried to stay out of a close, bitter race, while quietly preparing for a potential Trump victory.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.