Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
Madison Avenue Finds a New Groove
Rents on New York City’s prestigious Upper East Side retail corridor are ticking up for the first time in a decade, as luxury stalwarts and newcomers alike look to tap into the neighbourhood’s affluent customer base.
Madison Avenue Finds a New Groove
Rents on New York City’s prestigious Upper East Side retail corridor are ticking up for the first time in a decade, as luxury stalwarts and newcomers alike look to tap into the neighbourhood’s affluent customer base.
WGSN Launches AI-Driven Platform for Buyers
The company’s new platform will use AI to help buyers navigate the fast pace of trends.
WGSN Launches AI-Driven Platform for Buyers
The company’s new platform will use AI to help buyers navigate the fast pace of trends.
The Red-Hot Retail Real Estate Market, in 6 Charts
For years, American retail was strained by a glut of supply. But after the pandemic, the mismatch between supply and demand dramatically reversed. Today, brands hoping to expand face steep competition from a growing mix of tenants and a dwindling pool of available spaces.
The Red-Hot Retail Real Estate Market, in 6 Charts
For years, American retail was strained by a glut of supply. But after the pandemic, the mismatch between supply and demand dramatically reversed. Today, brands hoping to expand face steep competition from a growing mix of tenants and a dwindling pool of available spaces.
How the Korean Resale Market Is Evolving
In the first edition of Bunjang’s ‘Korean Luxury Resale Report,’ the re-commerce platform examines the exponential growth of the secondhand market in the region and the defining trends to know now. Discover key insights from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
How the Korean Resale Market Is Evolving
In the first edition of Bunjang’s ‘Korean Luxury Resale Report,’ the re-commerce platform examines the exponential growth of the secondhand market in the region and the defining trends to know now. Discover key insights from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
This Week: Checking in on Fashion’s Unexpected Dealmakers
VF Corp. and Revolve both made surprising changes to their portfolios recently, and have an opportunity to give an update on their strategic visions when they release results this week.
This Week: Checking in on Fashion’s Unexpected Dealmakers
VF Corp. and Revolve both made surprising changes to their portfolios recently, and have an opportunity to give an update on their strategic visions when they release results this week.
Why Revolve Is Embracing Brick-and-Mortar
Facing declining sales and tumbling shares, Revolve Group Inc. is opening its first permanent store in Aspen after a successful pop-up, signalling a shift from its influencer-driven online model to meet growing consumer demand for in-person shopping.
Why Revolve Is Embracing Brick-and-Mortar
Facing declining sales and tumbling shares, Revolve Group Inc. is opening its first permanent store in Aspen after a successful pop-up, signalling a shift from its influencer-driven online model to meet growing consumer demand for in-person shopping.
Alo Yoga Opens Regent Street Flagship
The athleisure brand is opening its second — and largest — store in the UK, the first of three planned openings in the country this year.
Alo Yoga Opens Regent Street Flagship
The athleisure brand is opening its second — and largest — store in the UK, the first of three planned openings in the country this year.
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
Why Retailers Should Stop Worrying About the Gen-Z Versus Millennial Divide
As Gen-Zers hit their mid-20s, the style gap between that generation and their slightly older peers is rapidly widening and playing out publicly on TikTok. For brands, it’s not a matter of choosing a side but rather making an assortment accessible even to older, risk-averse customers.
Why Retailers Should Stop Worrying About the Gen-Z Versus Millennial Divide
As Gen-Zers hit their mid-20s, the style gap between that generation and their slightly older peers is rapidly widening and playing out publicly on TikTok. For brands, it’s not a matter of choosing a side but rather making an assortment accessible even to older, risk-averse customers.
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
Paris’s Department Stores Transformed Urban Life. What Can They Teach Today’s Struggling Shops?
Inspired by opera houses, the grands magasins were astonishing spectacles, built on a pharaonic scale. A new exhibition in the French capital charts the golden age of a dying concept.
Paris’s Department Stores Transformed Urban Life. What Can They Teach Today’s Struggling Shops?
Inspired by opera houses, the grands magasins were astonishing spectacles, built on a pharaonic scale. A new exhibition in the French capital charts the golden age of a dying concept.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation
The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.
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.
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.