Macy’s Raises Annual Targets as Bloomingdale’s Drives Growth
The retailer's improved outlook reflects resilience among higher-income shoppers, despite broader economic uncertainty.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
Why Consumers Are Going to Pay for the Online Return Mess
The pullback on returns comes after the e-commerce sector spent the past two decades removing costs from supply chains and customer service. But returns had barely been touched, leaving them as one of the few places with lots of room for reducing expenses.
Why Consumers Are Going to Pay for the Online Return Mess
The pullback on returns comes after the e-commerce sector spent the past two decades removing costs from supply chains and customer service. But returns had barely been touched, leaving them as one of the few places with lots of room for reducing expenses.
Competition in the Jewellery Market Is Heating Up
Upstart brands with cheaper prices and a wide range of styles are winning over younger consumers.
Competition in the Jewellery Market Is Heating Up
Upstart brands with cheaper prices and a wide range of styles are winning over younger consumers.
What’s Next for The Frankie Shop
The brand, beloved by influencers for its oversized basics, is quietly growing into a juggernaut for contemporary womenswear.
What’s Next for The Frankie Shop
The brand, beloved by influencers for its oversized basics, is quietly growing into a juggernaut for contemporary womenswear.
Why This Black Friday Is Higher Stakes Than Usual for Fashion
After months of speculation, spending next weekend will demonstrate how inflation and the economic downturn are affecting consumer spending. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Why This Black Friday Is Higher Stakes Than Usual for Fashion
After months of speculation, spending next weekend will demonstrate how inflation and the economic downturn are affecting consumer spending. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
H&M Opens Experiential Williamsburg Store
A departure from its regular format, the fast-fashion retailer is experimenting with a small, hyper-local, curated space in the trendy Brooklyn neighbourhood.
H&M Opens Experiential Williamsburg Store
A departure from its regular format, the fast-fashion retailer is experimenting with a small, hyper-local, curated space in the trendy Brooklyn neighbourhood.
The Debrief | Fashion’s Gen-Z Obsession
The BoF Insights team shares details from their recent report on why these young consumers are so crucial to the success of the fashion industry — and what brands can do to woo them.
The Debrief | Fashion’s Gen-Z Obsession
The BoF Insights team shares details from their recent report on why these young consumers are so crucial to the success of the fashion industry — and what brands can do to woo them.
What to Watch From This Week’s Retail Earnings Grab Bag
Results from a wide variety of retailers will offer clarity about the health of the fashion industry and the wider economy. That, plus what else to expect in the coming week.
What to Watch From This Week’s Retail Earnings Grab Bag
Results from a wide variety of retailers will offer clarity about the health of the fashion industry and the wider economy. That, plus what else to expect in the coming week.
How to Make Rental Work
After years of trial and error, rental platforms have found new ways to improve margins and acquire customers, such as focussing on niche categories. Profitability remains elusive, however.
How to Make Rental Work
After years of trial and error, rental platforms have found new ways to improve margins and acquire customers, such as focussing on niche categories. Profitability remains elusive, however.
Modernising 40 Years of Tradition
The Italian distributor and licensor of Filson, Barbour and Baracuta plans to broaden its brand portfolio and consumer base as it marks its fortieth anniversary. BoF sits down with co-founder Cristina Calori to learn more.
Modernising 40 Years of Tradition
The Italian distributor and licensor of Filson, Barbour and Baracuta plans to broaden its brand portfolio and consumer base as it marks its fortieth anniversary. BoF sits down with co-founder Cristina Calori to learn more.
BoF LIVE | The Rise of Resale: Luxury as Currency
BoF’s Rahul Malik speaks with Tirath Kamdar of eBay and Fashionphile’s Sarah Davis about new research into why consumers are investing in luxury handbags, watches and jewellery and what this means for high-end resale.
BoF LIVE | The Rise of Resale: Luxury as Currency
BoF’s Rahul Malik speaks with Tirath Kamdar of eBay and Fashionphile’s Sarah Davis about new research into why consumers are investing in luxury handbags, watches and jewellery and what this means for high-end resale.
Adidas, Nike Must Pick Up the Pieces After Antisemitism Ruins Deals
Billions of dollars in revenue were wiped out at the world’s two largest sportswear companies due to antisemitism scandals over the past two weeks, leaving executives to survey the damage as the dust settles at Adidas AG and Nike Inc.
Adidas, Nike Must Pick Up the Pieces After Antisemitism Ruins Deals
Billions of dollars in revenue were wiped out at the world’s two largest sportswear companies due to antisemitism scandals over the past two weeks, leaving executives to survey the damage as the dust settles at Adidas AG and Nike Inc.
Fast Fashion Upstarts Are Using Shein’s Own Strategies Against It
The Chinese retailer’s influence on manufacturing has been just as seismic. Now, the breakneck supply chain pioneered by Shein is allowing a new swathe of brands to make the most of operating in the colossal retailer’s slipstream.
Fast Fashion Upstarts Are Using Shein’s Own Strategies Against It
The Chinese retailer’s influence on manufacturing has been just as seismic. Now, the breakneck supply chain pioneered by Shein is allowing a new swathe of brands to make the most of operating in the colossal retailer’s slipstream.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
American Eagle Shares Slide on Margin Outlook, Weak Sales at Core Brands
Shares slumped over 11 percent in premarket trading Thursday, following a flat quarterly gross-margin forecast as persistent softness at the company's core brands outweighed a second-quarter revenue beat.
Primark to Start Home Delivery as Sales Fall Ahead of Split
The decision is a major about-face for the budget fashion chain as it tries to stem falling sales ahead of its split from Associated British Foods.
Nike Reassures Executives That Its Stock Is Still in the S&P 500
An internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg sought to clear up misunderstandings around the brand’s coming removal from the S&P 100.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, but Profit Disappoints as Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.
Shein’s Value Down $5 Billion, Among HK’s Worst Post-IPO Weeks
Shein’s sliding market value reflects investor concerns over the fast-fashion retailer’s growth outlook.