Abercrombie Sees Record Shares Jump After Guidance Lift
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares rallied after revenue topped estimates and the retailer raised its annual earnings guidance, suggesting the preppy apparel company is regaining momentum.
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Why Revolve Is Buying Paris Couture House Alexandre Vauthier
The US e-tailer, a long-time stockist of Vauthier, is acquiring the label out of administration with plans to boost merchandising and e-commerce, BoF can exclusively reveal.
Why Revolve Is Buying Paris Couture House Alexandre Vauthier
The US e-tailer, a long-time stockist of Vauthier, is acquiring the label out of administration with plans to boost merchandising and e-commerce, BoF can exclusively reveal.
Adidas CEO Rides Samba Craze to Revive Brand After Ye Debacle
Bjorn Gulden’s reliance on gut instinct has produced some successes already, but investors are wondering how far it will carry the company and whether it could create new vulnerabilities in the future.
Adidas CEO Rides Samba Craze to Revive Brand After Ye Debacle
Bjorn Gulden’s reliance on gut instinct has produced some successes already, but investors are wondering how far it will carry the company and whether it could create new vulnerabilities in the future.
This Week: Levi’s, H&M and Nike Try to Clear a Low Bar; Couture Week
The fashion giants are mid-turnaround, but could use strong quarterly results to buy time for their plans to kick in.
This Week: Levi’s, H&M and Nike Try to Clear a Low Bar; Couture Week
The fashion giants are mid-turnaround, but could use strong quarterly results to buy time for their plans to kick in.
BoF Live | How to Reach Gen-Z Consumers on Social Channels
Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for our next #BoFLIVE.
BoF Live | How to Reach Gen-Z Consumers on Social Channels
Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for our next #BoFLIVE.
Shein’s Pre-IPO Charm Offensive Hits Roadblocks in Europe
With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.
Shein’s Pre-IPO Charm Offensive Hits Roadblocks in Europe
With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.
UK Clothing Sales to EU Plummet as Brexit Red Tape Deters Exporters
The UK has also failed to benefit from a boom in online goods sales in the EU since 2019, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations have deterred firms from sending goods across the Channel.
UK Clothing Sales to EU Plummet as Brexit Red Tape Deters Exporters
The UK has also failed to benefit from a boom in online goods sales in the EU since 2019, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations have deterred firms from sending goods across the Channel.
Lululemon Is at a Crossroads
When the company reports earnings today, analysts expect another quarter of slowing growth. The question is whether Lululemon’s ongoing slowdown is temporary or a sign that the brand is trapped in a downward spiral.
Lululemon Is at a Crossroads
When the company reports earnings today, analysts expect another quarter of slowing growth. The question is whether Lululemon’s ongoing slowdown is temporary or a sign that the brand is trapped in a downward spiral.
After China, Zara Expands Live Shopping Experiment to Europe and US
The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.
After China, Zara Expands Live Shopping Experiment to Europe and US
The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.
Luxury E-Commerce: Who’s Surviving and Why
Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies.
Luxury E-Commerce: Who’s Surviving and Why
Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies.
This Week: Lululemon’s Struggles, Dior’s Scottish Outing, Alexander Wang’s Show
The activewear giant will test the recent run of stronger-than-expected earnings.
This Week: Lululemon’s Struggles, Dior’s Scottish Outing, Alexander Wang’s Show
The activewear giant will test the recent run of stronger-than-expected earnings.
The BoF Podcast | Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios
The Spanish footballer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his strong sense of personal style and shares his plans for the launch of his new label Gospel Estudios.
The BoF Podcast | Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios
The Spanish footballer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his strong sense of personal style and shares his plans for the launch of his new label Gospel Estudios.
This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts
Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.
This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts
Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface
The retailer previously sparked calls for a boycott in early 2025 after it pulled back from its diversity initiatives as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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.
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.