UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
Samuel Ross’ Next Move: A Line ‘Engineered by Zara’
After exiting his A-Cold-Wall brand last year, the Virgil Abloh protégé is the latest designer to ink a deal with the Spanish fast fashion giant, widening access to his new SR_A menswear vision.
Samuel Ross’ Next Move: A Line ‘Engineered by Zara’
After exiting his A-Cold-Wall brand last year, the Virgil Abloh protégé is the latest designer to ink a deal with the Spanish fast fashion giant, widening access to his new SR_A menswear vision.
This Week: The Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Consumers are getting choosier about where they spend. Retailers will need to work extra hard to ensure it’s in their stores, and not competitors’.
This Week: The Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Consumers are getting choosier about where they spend. Retailers will need to work extra hard to ensure it’s in their stores, and not competitors’.
The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working
Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.
The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working
Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.
How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion
Following the closing of ports on the East and Gulf coasts, which accounts for more than 50 percent of apparel and accessories imported in the US, retailers are left to figure out how to get their goods to their stores and customers ahead of the busiest time of year.
How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion
Following the closing of ports on the East and Gulf coasts, which accounts for more than 50 percent of apparel and accessories imported in the US, retailers are left to figure out how to get their goods to their stores and customers ahead of the busiest time of year.
The Debrief | Can Department Stores Save Themselves?
BoF Senior Correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and Retail Editor Cathleen Chen discuss the ongoing struggle of American department stores to remain relevant and what lessons they might learn from their European counterparts.
The Debrief | Can Department Stores Save Themselves?
BoF Senior Correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and Retail Editor Cathleen Chen discuss the ongoing struggle of American department stores to remain relevant and what lessons they might learn from their European counterparts.
Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy
Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.
Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy
Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.
This Week: Nike’s Next Chapter Begins
Quarterly earnings on Tuesday are likely to paint a bleak picture, but also provide the new regime an opportunity to lay groundwork for a recovery.
This Week: Nike’s Next Chapter Begins
Quarterly earnings on Tuesday are likely to paint a bleak picture, but also provide the new regime an opportunity to lay groundwork for a recovery.
First Came the $100 Wide-Leg Jeans. Then the $700 Shopping Spree
The rise of wide-leg jeans is sparking a transformative shift in fashion, prompting brands like Gap, Madewell, and Lululemon to expand their offerings as consumers purchase complementary items, driving increased sales and reshaping wardrobe choices among teens and young women.
First Came the $100 Wide-Leg Jeans. Then the $700 Shopping Spree
The rise of wide-leg jeans is sparking a transformative shift in fashion, prompting brands like Gap, Madewell, and Lululemon to expand their offerings as consumers purchase complementary items, driving increased sales and reshaping wardrobe choices among teens and young women.
H&M Abandons 2024 Margin Target as Costs Hurt Profit
The retailer said a strong Swedish crown and costs related to shutting down its online fashion outlet Afound hurt profit, and that the cost of markdowns had increased over the quarter.
H&M Abandons 2024 Margin Target as Costs Hurt Profit
The retailer said a strong Swedish crown and costs related to shutting down its online fashion outlet Afound hurt profit, and that the cost of markdowns had increased over the quarter.
BoF Masterclass | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site.”
BoF Masterclass | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site.”
The Debrief | Why Does Menswear All Look the Same?
Executive editor Brian Baskin dives into whether and why men’s style is getting stale, and the brands that are trying to do something about it, with BoF correspondents Malique Morris and Lei Takanashi.
The Debrief | Why Does Menswear All Look the Same?
Executive editor Brian Baskin dives into whether and why men’s style is getting stale, and the brands that are trying to do something about it, with BoF correspondents Malique Morris and Lei Takanashi.
What the Fed’s Big Rate Cut Means for Fashion
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.
What the Fed’s Big Rate Cut Means for Fashion
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls Suffer Slowdowns as US Spending Tapers
TJX Companies reported slowdowns at the off-price apparel chains on Wednesday, fueling concerns about a pullback in US consumer spending.
Frasers Group’s Mike Ashley Tightens Hold on Hugo Boss
The group increased its stake in the luxury brand to 48 percent, less than a week after its acquisition of department store chain Harvey Nichols.
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.
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.