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.
US Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Goods Takes Aim at Temu, Shein
Plans to begin taxing US imports worth less than $800 would shut a loophole that that has helped fuel the Chinese-linked e-commerce players’ growth.
US Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Goods Takes Aim at Temu, Shein
Plans to begin taxing US imports worth less than $800 would shut a loophole that that has helped fuel the Chinese-linked e-commerce players’ growth.
Case Study | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site
The best websites balance the jobs of inspiring customers via lush graphics and compelling storytelling, and maximising sales with a design that’s convenient, intuitive and easy to navigate. This case study explores how to achieve both goals and create the ideal online shopping experience.
Case Study | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site
The best websites balance the jobs of inspiring customers via lush graphics and compelling storytelling, and maximising sales with a design that’s convenient, intuitive and easy to navigate. This case study explores how to achieve both goals and create the ideal online shopping experience.
Macy’s Targets Menswear Shoppers With New Private Label
Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.
Macy’s Targets Menswear Shoppers With New Private Label
Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.
Victoria’s Secret Relaunches Activewear Line VSX
The lingerie giant is set to reenter the category it exited in recent years with a new performance-driven collection.
Victoria’s Secret Relaunches Activewear Line VSX
The lingerie giant is set to reenter the category it exited in recent years with a new performance-driven collection.
Scotch & Soda’s Next Chapter
Scotch & Soda is relaunching with a new strategic focus, backed by new owners Bluestar Alliance. BoF learns more.
Scotch & Soda’s Next Chapter
Scotch & Soda is relaunching with a new strategic focus, backed by new owners Bluestar Alliance. BoF learns more.
The Debrief | Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M
BoF Executive Editor Brian Baskin dives into how Shein’s rise has upended the fast fashion industry and explores how H&M is fighting back with BoF correspondents Sarah Kent and Cathleen Chen.
The Debrief | Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M
BoF Executive Editor Brian Baskin dives into how Shein’s rise has upended the fast fashion industry and explores how H&M is fighting back with BoF correspondents Sarah Kent and Cathleen Chen.
French Brand Sessùn Sells Majority Stake to Italian Fund, Eyeing International Expansion
Italian private equity Quadrivio acquired a majority stake from Experienced Capital and the brand’s founder. With growth outside France in focus, investing in brand awareness takes centre stage.
French Brand Sessùn Sells Majority Stake to Italian Fund, Eyeing International Expansion
Italian private equity Quadrivio acquired a majority stake from Experienced Capital and the brand’s founder. With growth outside France in focus, investing in brand awareness takes centre stage.
Walmart Makes Its Fashion Week Debut
America’s largest retailer hosted a pop-up shop in New York City over the weekend, touting its affiliation with designer Brandon Maxwell and announcing its fashion ambitions after recent seasons of promising sales in apparel.
Walmart Makes Its Fashion Week Debut
America’s largest retailer hosted a pop-up shop in New York City over the weekend, touting its affiliation with designer Brandon Maxwell and announcing its fashion ambitions after recent seasons of promising sales in apparel.
How to Apply AI-Powered Personalisation to Omnichannel Retail
BoF shares insights on the application of AI into omnichannel strategies to meet increasing consumer expectations that retail experiences be ‘composed’ to match their preferences, sourced from BigCommerce’s recent thought leadership.
How to Apply AI-Powered Personalisation to Omnichannel Retail
BoF shares insights on the application of AI into omnichannel strategies to meet increasing consumer expectations that retail experiences be ‘composed’ to match their preferences, sourced from BigCommerce’s recent thought leadership.
Do Mass Brands Need Creative Directors?
This week, Uniqlo appointed Clare Waight Keller the creative director of its main line, while Stefano Pilati signed on for a collection with Inditex flagship Zara and Zac Posen staged a New York Fashion Week bash with Old Navy. The jury is still out on whether hiring designers from high-fashion will drive retail results.
Do Mass Brands Need Creative Directors?
This week, Uniqlo appointed Clare Waight Keller the creative director of its main line, while Stefano Pilati signed on for a collection with Inditex flagship Zara and Zac Posen staged a New York Fashion Week bash with Old Navy. The jury is still out on whether hiring designers from high-fashion will drive retail results.
Why Nordstrom’s Founding Family Wants to Take the Retailer Private
A $3.8 billion takeover bid represents a bet that saving the department store chain will be easier away from public scrutiny.
Why Nordstrom’s Founding Family Wants to Take the Retailer Private
A $3.8 billion takeover bid represents a bet that saving the department store chain will be easier away from public scrutiny.
Nordstrom Family Offers to Take Chain Private for $3.8 Billion
The Nordstrom family has proposed buying the department store chain for $23 per share, aiming to take the company private for $3.8 billion, with financing from family members, Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, and new bank funding.
Nordstrom Family Offers to Take Chain Private for $3.8 Billion
The Nordstrom family has proposed buying the department store chain for $23 per share, aiming to take the company private for $3.8 billion, with financing from family members, Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, and new bank funding.
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.