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Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

American Eagle’s Hottest Business Isn’t Jeans — It’s Logistics

After acquiring two supply-chain start-ups last year, the teen retailer wants to build an ‘open source’ shipping and storage network it thinks can someday be a bigger business than selling clothes.

American Eagle’s Hottest Business Isn’t Jeans — It’s Logistics

After acquiring two supply-chain start-ups last year, the teen retailer wants to build an ‘open source’ shipping and storage network it thinks can someday be a bigger business than selling clothes.


Why Fashion Can’t Rely On Shopping Holidays Like Amazon Prime Day Anymore

This week, everyone will be talking about Amazon Prime Day, the release of Dior’s long-delayed Travis Scott capsule collection and a new Victoria’s Secret documentary.

Why Fashion Can’t Rely On Shopping Holidays Like Amazon Prime Day Anymore

This week, everyone will be talking about Amazon Prime Day, the release of Dior’s long-delayed Travis Scott capsule collection and a new Victoria’s Secret documentary.


What Makes a Luxury Store Successful

From distinctive design to high-low experiences, there’s a new list of must-haves for making upscale retail work in 2022.

What Makes a Luxury Store Successful

From distinctive design to high-low experiences, there’s a new list of must-haves for making upscale retail work in 2022.


The BoF Podcast | Jens Grede on Building Skims, Frame and the Future of Fashion

The multitasking entrepreneur joins BoF founder and chief executive Imran Amed to discuss the personal and professional journey that led him to co-create the category-disrupting brand Skims with Kim Kardashian.

The BoF Podcast | Jens Grede on Building Skims, Frame and the Future of Fashion

The multitasking entrepreneur joins BoF founder and chief executive Imran Amed to discuss the personal and professional journey that led him to co-create the category-disrupting brand Skims with Kim Kardashian.


Ties Are Dead. Or Are They?

As menswear sales are now bouncing back, brands have conflicting opinions on where they stand on neckties. Some, like Zegna, are themselves from the accessory while others, like Neiman Marcus and Bonobos, are seeing a necktie resurgence.

Ties Are Dead. Or Are They?

As menswear sales are now bouncing back, brands have conflicting opinions on where they stand on neckties. Some, like Zegna, are themselves from the accessory while others, like Neiman Marcus and Bonobos, are seeing a necktie resurgence.


Derek Jeter, Wayne Gretzky and Misty Copeland Team Up for Sports Apparel Label

The former professional MLB baseball, Canadian ​​hockey player and American ballet dancer are launching a new fitness apparel brand, Greatness Wins, together with Chris Riccobono, a co-founder of the menswear brand Untuckit.

Derek Jeter, Wayne Gretzky and Misty Copeland Team Up for Sports Apparel Label

The former professional MLB baseball, Canadian ​​hockey player and American ballet dancer are launching a new fitness apparel brand, Greatness Wins, together with Chris Riccobono, a co-founder of the menswear brand Untuckit.


The Next Threat to Fashion’s Supply Chain

This week, everyone will be talking about labour talks at US West Coast ports, and Nike’s outlook.

The Next Threat to Fashion’s Supply Chain

This week, everyone will be talking about labour talks at US West Coast ports, and Nike’s outlook.


How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale

After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.

How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale

After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.


A Sustainability-Focused Logistics Solution for Fashion’s Returns

PayPal-owned returns software and reverse logistics business Happy Returns localises drop-off and aggregates shipping to optimise customer experience and sustainable returns for customers like Everlane and Gymshark.

A Sustainability-Focused Logistics Solution for Fashion’s Returns

PayPal-owned returns software and reverse logistics business Happy Returns localises drop-off and aggregates shipping to optimise customer experience and sustainable returns for customers like Everlane and Gymshark.


Will the Fast Fashion Juggernaut Ever Slow Down?

This week, everyone will be talking about men’s fashion shows in London, Florence and Milan and trading updates from Boohoo and H&M Group.

Will the Fast Fashion Juggernaut Ever Slow Down?

This week, everyone will be talking about men’s fashion shows in London, Florence and Milan and trading updates from Boohoo and H&M Group.


How to Take a Brand From Local to Global

For most of its first two decades, Farm Rio was little known outside its native Brazil. But since entering the US in 2019, the dressmaker has made a splash in contemporary womenswear, with sales reaching $50 million in its new market last year. Next up: Europe.

How to Take a Brand From Local to Global

For most of its first two decades, Farm Rio was little known outside its native Brazil. But since entering the US in 2019, the dressmaker has made a splash in contemporary womenswear, with sales reaching $50 million in its new market last year. Next up: Europe.


A Better Approach to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Concerns are growing that the boom in short-term financing that has fuelled apparel sales is saddling a growing number of vulnerable shoppers with debt they can’t pay. But the concept can still benefit brands, lenders and consumers, with a few key changes.

A Better Approach to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Concerns are growing that the boom in short-term financing that has fuelled apparel sales is saddling a growing number of vulnerable shoppers with debt they can’t pay. But the concept can still benefit brands, lenders and consumers, with a few key changes.