Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
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The Best of BoF 2023: A New Consumer Economy
Spending cooled in 2023 as shoppers grappled with inflation, debt and high mortgage rates. Some retailers were more vulnerable than others. The strongest players are able to meet consumers where they are, through thick and thin.
The Best of BoF 2023: A New Consumer Economy
Spending cooled in 2023 as shoppers grappled with inflation, debt and high mortgage rates. Some retailers were more vulnerable than others. The strongest players are able to meet consumers where they are, through thick and thin.
The Strategy Behind Shay Mitchell’s Travel Brand Béis
The luggage and lifestyle brand is expanding its product and marketing strategies while launching collaborations and pop-up stores as its founder, Shay Mitchell, eyes expansion and profitability after five years in business. BoF learns more.
The Strategy Behind Shay Mitchell’s Travel Brand Béis
The luggage and lifestyle brand is expanding its product and marketing strategies while launching collaborations and pop-up stores as its founder, Shay Mitchell, eyes expansion and profitability after five years in business. BoF learns more.
Saks Owner Raises $340 Million After Retailer Didn’t Pay Vendors For Months, Sources Say
More than a handful of brands confirmed reports of chronic late payments that sparked some vendors to halt shipments to the US department store. Owner Hudson’s Bay Company said it raised $340 million to help fund its retail operations.
Saks Owner Raises $340 Million After Retailer Didn’t Pay Vendors For Months, Sources Say
More than a handful of brands confirmed reports of chronic late payments that sparked some vendors to halt shipments to the US department store. Owner Hudson’s Bay Company said it raised $340 million to help fund its retail operations.
What Will Become of the ‘Cool Girl’ Retailer?
With specialist stores like Shen Beauty shuttering, and Farfetch selling off Violet Grey, a cloudy future looms for cult retailers.
What Will Become of the ‘Cool Girl’ Retailer?
With specialist stores like Shen Beauty shuttering, and Farfetch selling off Violet Grey, a cloudy future looms for cult retailers.
How Mecca Dominates the Australian Beauty Market
The Melbourne-based multi-brand retailer has kept both local and international competitors at bay with a regional store footprint four times larger than Sephora’s.
How Mecca Dominates the Australian Beauty Market
The Melbourne-based multi-brand retailer has kept both local and international competitors at bay with a regional store footprint four times larger than Sephora’s.
Can Walmart Finally Crack Fashion?
The big-box retailer is revamping its apparel offering in a bid to become a style destination, a goal it’s tried — and failed — to hit multiple times before. But between a squeezed consumer and the rise of Gen-Z, this time is different, the company says.
Can Walmart Finally Crack Fashion?
The big-box retailer is revamping its apparel offering in a bid to become a style destination, a goal it’s tried — and failed — to hit multiple times before. But between a squeezed consumer and the rise of Gen-Z, this time is different, the company says.
Queuing Is Not A Luxury Experience
It’s time for executives to rethink the lines outside luxury stores, writes Imran Amed.
Queuing Is Not A Luxury Experience
It’s time for executives to rethink the lines outside luxury stores, writes Imran Amed.
Unpacking Fashion’s Crime Wave
Amid a wave of high-profile incidents of theft and violence, big retailers are taking increasingly drastic steps, including closing stores and beefing up security.
Unpacking Fashion’s Crime Wave
Amid a wave of high-profile incidents of theft and violence, big retailers are taking increasingly drastic steps, including closing stores and beefing up security.
Thieves Swarm Luxury Malls, Driving Retail Crime to $100 Billion
Malls across the US have been ‘flash robbed’ by groups of about 20 to 30 suspects stealing retail merchandise.
Thieves Swarm Luxury Malls, Driving Retail Crime to $100 Billion
Malls across the US have been ‘flash robbed’ by groups of about 20 to 30 suspects stealing retail merchandise.
LVMH, Gucci to Expand in India With New Outlets in Reliance’s Luxury Mall
Reliance plans to open top-end luxury mall in Mumbai with LVMH and Kering brands set to open stores, marking retail expansion for brands in India.
LVMH, Gucci to Expand in India With New Outlets in Reliance’s Luxury Mall
Reliance plans to open top-end luxury mall in Mumbai with LVMH and Kering brands set to open stores, marking retail expansion for brands in India.
Fast Fashion’s Bright Present and Cloudy Future
Results from Zara owner Inditex are likely to reflect rising sales, but regulatory challenges loom. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
Fast Fashion’s Bright Present and Cloudy Future
Results from Zara owner Inditex are likely to reflect rising sales, but regulatory challenges loom. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
Why Cameroon Is Fashion’s Gateway to Central Africa
The country has attracted global retailers like Mango and LC Waikiki thanks to a relatively diversified economy and higher consumer purchasing power than other markets in the subregion.
Why Cameroon Is Fashion’s Gateway to Central Africa
The country has attracted global retailers like Mango and LC Waikiki thanks to a relatively diversified economy and higher consumer purchasing power than other markets in the subregion.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
New Balance’s India Partner to Introduce More Global Brands in Expansion
Brandman Retail plans to bring brands such as Salomon and Anta to the Indian market and more than quintuple its store count by 2028, betting on rising demand for global labels.
Maison Kitsuné Appoints Abigail Smith as New Creative Director
Maison Kitsuné has appointed British designer Abigail Smith as the brand's new creative director, with her first collection for the brand debuting at Paris Fashion Week.
Maison Kitsuné Is Closing All Its US Stores
The brand is shutting its physical doors in the US to focus on its digital business and wholesale partnerships.