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 ‘Nap Dress’ Propelled Hill House to $110 Million. What’s Next?
Six years after going viral during the pandemic, the New York-based brand is generating profitable double-digit sales growth, rolling out a series of collaborations — the latest with Williams-Sonoma — and expanding its retail footprint.
The ‘Nap Dress’ Propelled Hill House to $110 Million. What’s Next?
Six years after going viral during the pandemic, the New York-based brand is generating profitable double-digit sales growth, rolling out a series of collaborations — the latest with Williams-Sonoma — and expanding its retail footprint.
The Shein Challenger That’s Winning Over Gen Z
E-tailer Cider is generating mid-nine figures in annual sales without attracting the same sort of public ire as competitors. Next up? Translating online success to brick and mortar.
The Shein Challenger That’s Winning Over Gen Z
E-tailer Cider is generating mid-nine figures in annual sales without attracting the same sort of public ire as competitors. Next up? Translating online success to brick and mortar.
At Communité, Discovery, Differentiation and the Future of Luxury Retail
Following the opening of two new retail concepts in Istanbul, Boyner Group chairman and CEO Cem Boyner sat down with BoF president Nick Blunden to unpack the forces shaping the future of retail when luxury’s value proposition is under scrutiny.
At Communité, Discovery, Differentiation and the Future of Luxury Retail
Following the opening of two new retail concepts in Istanbul, Boyner Group chairman and CEO Cem Boyner sat down with BoF president Nick Blunden to unpack the forces shaping the future of retail when luxury’s value proposition is under scrutiny.
Is the Future of Shopping Hiding Inside Luxury Hotels?
As fashion brands race to ink hotel tie-ups, MML Hospitality is reversing the formula, expanding luxury boutique ByGeorge into new markets through placement in its properties and operating the retail floor with a true concierge mindset.
Is the Future of Shopping Hiding Inside Luxury Hotels?
As fashion brands race to ink hotel tie-ups, MML Hospitality is reversing the formula, expanding luxury boutique ByGeorge into new markets through placement in its properties and operating the retail floor with a true concierge mindset.
Unpacking Saks Global’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan
The luxury giant has filed its roadmap to exit Chapter 11 this summer, confirming it will not sell Bergdorf Goodman. Under the new deal, bankruptcy lenders will take full ownership, wipe away billions in debt and set the stage for a leaner, more profitable operation.
Unpacking Saks Global’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan
The luxury giant has filed its roadmap to exit Chapter 11 this summer, confirming it will not sell Bergdorf Goodman. Under the new deal, bankruptcy lenders will take full ownership, wipe away billions in debt and set the stage for a leaner, more profitable operation.
Facing Fashion’s Shopping Addiction Problem
As both the temptation to spend and the ease of doing so grow in tandem, mental health advocates, regulators and even everyday consumers are thinking more seriously about the toll it takes on consumers.
Facing Fashion’s Shopping Addiction Problem
As both the temptation to spend and the ease of doing so grow in tandem, mental health advocates, regulators and even everyday consumers are thinking more seriously about the toll it takes on consumers.
Executive Memo | Navigating the Unravelling of Multibrand Retail
Wholesale remains essential for the luxury industry, but the rules of engagement have changed. Brands need to know how to minimise the risks and maximise the rewards in their relationships with multibrand players.
Executive Memo | Navigating the Unravelling of Multibrand Retail
Wholesale remains essential for the luxury industry, but the rules of engagement have changed. Brands need to know how to minimise the risks and maximise the rewards in their relationships with multibrand players.
Why Strong Retail Sales Aren’t Leading to More Retail Jobs
A disappointing US employment report surprised economists and investors, but was old news for the apparel sector, where the labour market has stagnated for years.
Why Strong Retail Sales Aren’t Leading to More Retail Jobs
A disappointing US employment report surprised economists and investors, but was old news for the apparel sector, where the labour market has stagnated for years.
The BoF Podcast | Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’
Nordstrom’s co-CEO and president joins Imran Amed to discuss the retailer’s 125-year history, why he believes the department store model still works and how taking the company private is shaping the company’s next chapter.
The BoF Podcast | Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’
Nordstrom’s co-CEO and president joins Imran Amed to discuss the retailer’s 125-year history, why he believes the department store model still works and how taking the company private is shaping the company’s next chapter.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Brand Elevation | Case Study
A growing number of mass and premium brands are pushing upmarket with a more luxe look, better materials and, often, higher prices. This case study unpacks how these labels are navigating the tricky challenge of elevating a brand.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Brand Elevation | Case Study
A growing number of mass and premium brands are pushing upmarket with a more luxe look, better materials and, often, higher prices. This case study unpacks how these labels are navigating the tricky challenge of elevating a brand.
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
In London, Amiri Plans to Go Head to Head With Luxury’s Giants
The Los Angeles-based brand surpassed $300 million in sales last year, said founder Mike Amiri. Now it’s planting its flag on the most expensive retail thoroughfare in the world.
In London, Amiri Plans to Go Head to Head With Luxury’s Giants
The Los Angeles-based brand surpassed $300 million in sales last year, said founder Mike Amiri. Now it’s planting its flag on the most expensive retail thoroughfare in the world.
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.