Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
At Flannels, Crafting Regional Retail Strategies to Drive Growth
British luxury retailer Flannels plans to open up to 15 experience-oriented flagships before 2025 to drive growth. BoF meets incoming CEO Michael Murray to discover how regional retail is evolving and how retailers can unlock growth outside of global cities.
At Flannels, Crafting Regional Retail Strategies to Drive Growth
British luxury retailer Flannels plans to open up to 15 experience-oriented flagships before 2025 to drive growth. BoF meets incoming CEO Michael Murray to discover how regional retail is evolving and how retailers can unlock growth outside of global cities.
Why Fashion Still Hasn’t Cracked Rental
The recent shuttering of rental start-up Seasons highlights how logistics costs and uncertain cash flow have dimmed the prospects of a once-hot retail concept.
Why Fashion Still Hasn’t Cracked Rental
The recent shuttering of rental start-up Seasons highlights how logistics costs and uncertain cash flow have dimmed the prospects of a once-hot retail concept.
Saving Fashion an Arm and a Leg (and Some Torsos Too)
Mannequin Madness is a company that salvages 60 tons of plastic and fibreglass figurines every year, highlighting an oft-overlooked area of sustainability in the industry.
Saving Fashion an Arm and a Leg (and Some Torsos Too)
Mannequin Madness is a company that salvages 60 tons of plastic and fibreglass figurines every year, highlighting an oft-overlooked area of sustainability in the industry.
How Fashion Brands Should Talk About Inflation
The growing price of raw materials and ongoing supply chain disruptions are eating into companies’ bottom lines. Here’s how brands can navigate potential price increases.
How Fashion Brands Should Talk About Inflation
The growing price of raw materials and ongoing supply chain disruptions are eating into companies’ bottom lines. Here’s how brands can navigate potential price increases.
Why Celebrities Are Buying Their Brands Back
Jessica Simpson, Sean Combs and other early-aughts superstars turned moguls are itching for a comeback. But much has changed about the celebrity fashion business.
Why Celebrities Are Buying Their Brands Back
Jessica Simpson, Sean Combs and other early-aughts superstars turned moguls are itching for a comeback. But much has changed about the celebrity fashion business.
Why Activist Investors Are Targeting Department Stores
Hedge funds are urging Kohl’s and Macy’s to consider radical changes to how they operate as the retailers struggle to reverse decades of decline.
Why Activist Investors Are Targeting Department Stores
Hedge funds are urging Kohl’s and Macy’s to consider radical changes to how they operate as the retailers struggle to reverse decades of decline.
The Two Hottest Cities in America
Young, wealthy professionals have flooded Miami and Austin over the last 18 months, and luxury brands are following the money. But selling to a newly minted tech millionaire isn’t always so simple.
The Two Hottest Cities in America
Young, wealthy professionals have flooded Miami and Austin over the last 18 months, and luxury brands are following the money. But selling to a newly minted tech millionaire isn’t always so simple.
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
The Winners and Losers of the Holiday Season
Shoppers were spending in force this holiday season, but while some brands enjoyed big sales bumps, others slumped.
The Winners and Losers of the Holiday Season
Shoppers were spending in force this holiday season, but while some brands enjoyed big sales bumps, others slumped.
Why Fashion Can’t Escape the Discount Cycle
Last year, American retailers seemed to have broken their habit of relying on deep promotions, thanks to limited inventory and pent-up demand. These beneficial circumstances, experts say, may be disappearing in 2022.
Why Fashion Can’t Escape the Discount Cycle
Last year, American retailers seemed to have broken their habit of relying on deep promotions, thanks to limited inventory and pent-up demand. These beneficial circumstances, experts say, may be disappearing in 2022.
What’s Going on With Brock Collection?
The American luxury brand, which went dark in October last year, has faded into obscurity as it has paused wholesale operations and ended its agreement with licensing partner HIM Co SpA.
What’s Going on With Brock Collection?
The American luxury brand, which went dark in October last year, has faded into obscurity as it has paused wholesale operations and ended its agreement with licensing partner HIM Co SpA.
Can Independent Stores Be Successful Online?
Elysewalker, a chain of boutiques in the Los Angeles area, is opening an online shop this month, joining an already-crowded landscape of luxury fashion e-tailers. Here’s how it plans to stand out.
Can Independent Stores Be Successful Online?
Elysewalker, a chain of boutiques in the Los Angeles area, is opening an online shop this month, joining an already-crowded landscape of luxury fashion e-tailers. Here’s how it plans to stand out.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
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.
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.