UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
Will the Brick-and-Mortar Boom Last?
Retailers are opening new locations at their fastest pace in years as shoppers visit stores again in numbers rivaling 2019 levels.
Will the Brick-and-Mortar Boom Last?
Retailers are opening new locations at their fastest pace in years as shoppers visit stores again in numbers rivaling 2019 levels.
The Existential Question Facing Every Retailer Today
Retailers must create radical value, not just for consumers, but for brands.
The Existential Question Facing Every Retailer Today
Retailers must create radical value, not just for consumers, but for brands.
BoF Live: How Non-Linear Commerce Can Drive Sales Growth
BoF shares data-driven intelligence from PayPal and independent industry insights on how non-linear commerce strategies can transform user experiences and drive conversion rates.
BoF Live: How Non-Linear Commerce Can Drive Sales Growth
BoF shares data-driven intelligence from PayPal and independent industry insights on how non-linear commerce strategies can transform user experiences and drive conversion rates.
Why Wilson Is Betting on Fashion
Best known for tennis rackets, basketballs and baseball bats, the sports equipment company has its sights set on a future in sportswear with buzzy collaborations and periodic product drops.
Why Wilson Is Betting on Fashion
Best known for tennis rackets, basketballs and baseball bats, the sports equipment company has its sights set on a future in sportswear with buzzy collaborations and periodic product drops.
Zara Enters High-Low Collaboration Space With Kassl Editions Collection
The Spanish company’s tie-up with the Dutch collective, best known for its $900 utilitarian coats and luxe padded Pillow Bags, will span ready-to-wear and home goods and debut at this year’s Salone del Mobile.
Zara Enters High-Low Collaboration Space With Kassl Editions Collection
The Spanish company’s tie-up with the Dutch collective, best known for its $900 utilitarian coats and luxe padded Pillow Bags, will span ready-to-wear and home goods and debut at this year’s Salone del Mobile.
Can Department Stores Win Over Gen-Z?
Department stores are investing in private label brands, e-commerce offerings and product collaborations to capture younger consumers, but it remains to be seen if the strategy is working.
Can Department Stores Win Over Gen-Z?
Department stores are investing in private label brands, e-commerce offerings and product collaborations to capture younger consumers, but it remains to be seen if the strategy is working.
Building Loyalty through Brick-and-Mortar Retail
A panel of experts discussed strategies for making physical retail a strong service touchpoint that builds brand loyalty.
Building Loyalty through Brick-and-Mortar Retail
A panel of experts discussed strategies for making physical retail a strong service touchpoint that builds brand loyalty.
Derek Lam’s Next Act
The designer lays out his plans to revive Derek Lam 10 Crosby with the backing of new owners, as he prepares to present his first collection since selling the company.
Derek Lam’s Next Act
The designer lays out his plans to revive Derek Lam 10 Crosby with the backing of new owners, as he prepares to present his first collection since selling the company.
Can Express Be More Than a Mall Brand?
The company is betting on e-commerce and a better product assortment to turn its fortunes around.
Can Express Be More Than a Mall Brand?
The company is betting on e-commerce and a better product assortment to turn its fortunes around.
Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy
The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology.
Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy
The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology.
How to Find a Manufacturer
For new labels, picking a production partner can be a long and difficult process. BoF outlines seven tips for finding the right fit.
How to Find a Manufacturer
For new labels, picking a production partner can be a long and difficult process. BoF outlines seven tips for finding the right fit.
Shein Looks to Change Its Narrative With Design Challenge
This week everyone will be talking about Shein’s new design competition, Gap Inc.’s earnings and plans for fashion month.
Shein Looks to Change Its Narrative With Design Challenge
This week everyone will be talking about Shein’s new design competition, Gap Inc.’s earnings and plans for fashion month.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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.
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.