Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
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Media
Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World: The FT and the Guardian
The news media business is facing a major crisis, but the chief executives of both the Financial Times and the Guardian, speaking at BoF’s VOICES, said their models proved people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World: The FT and the Guardian
The news media business is facing a major crisis, but the chief executives of both the Financial Times and the Guardian, speaking at BoF’s VOICES, said their models proved people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
News & Analysis
Navigating Gen-Z: The ABCs of Fluidity
Molly Logan, co-founder of Gen-Z-owned and -run think tank and studio Irregular Labs, and five Gen-Z creatives break down the philosophies and mindsets of Generation Next at BoF's VOICES.
Navigating Gen-Z: The ABCs of Fluidity
Molly Logan, co-founder of Gen-Z-owned and -run think tank and studio Irregular Labs, and five Gen-Z creatives break down the philosophies and mindsets of Generation Next at BoF's VOICES.
Global Markets
Understanding India’s Ascent: Shiv Khemka
India’s young population, thriving tech sector and spiritual roots add up to a promising future, said the Sun Group vice chairman, speaking at BoF’s VOICES.
Understanding India’s Ascent: Shiv Khemka
India’s young population, thriving tech sector and spiritual roots add up to a promising future, said the Sun Group vice chairman, speaking at BoF’s VOICES.
Technology
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the architect argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the architect argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.
Global Markets
How to Win in China: McKinsey’s Kevin Sneader
The fashion industry must internalise the idea that there is no single Chinese market, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.
How to Win in China: McKinsey’s Kevin Sneader
The fashion industry must internalise the idea that there is no single Chinese market, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.
Technology
Magic Leap: Is Spatial Computing the Next Major Tech Platform?
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, Magic Leap’s Rachna Bhasin and Rebecca Barkin sat down with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers to give attendees a glimpse inside one of the world’s most secretive start-ups.
Magic Leap: Is Spatial Computing the Next Major Tech Platform?
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, Magic Leap’s Rachna Bhasin and Rebecca Barkin sat down with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers to give attendees a glimpse inside one of the world’s most secretive start-ups.
Technology
Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza
The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.
Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza
The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.
Technology
Blockchain Explained: Ken Seiff and Peter Smith
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, venture capitalist Ken Seiff and digital currency entrepreneur Peter Smith broke down the blockchain with a crash course on what it is and what it can do.
Blockchain Explained: Ken Seiff and Peter Smith
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, venture capitalist Ken Seiff and digital currency entrepreneur Peter Smith broke down the blockchain with a crash course on what it is and what it can do.
Technology
Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Technology
Benedict Evans: How Will Tech Change the World in the Next 10 Years?
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist sketched out a vision for how software and the internet would transform the world’s economy, giving rise to new business opportunities.
Benedict Evans: How Will Tech Change the World in the Next 10 Years?
Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist sketched out a vision for how software and the internet would transform the world’s economy, giving rise to new business opportunities.
News & Analysis
Luxury as the Next Stock Market of Things: Josh Luber
The founder of the online streetwear resale marketplace explained how brands that leverage scarcity as their business model become valuable assets on the secondary market at BoF’s VOICES.
Luxury as the Next Stock Market of Things: Josh Luber
The founder of the online streetwear resale marketplace explained how brands that leverage scarcity as their business model become valuable assets on the secondary market at BoF’s VOICES.
Luxury
Forging Saint Laurent’s Future with Francesca Bellettini
The chief executive laid out what's next for the Kering-owned luxury house at BoF's VOICES.
Forging Saint Laurent’s Future with Francesca Bellettini
The chief executive laid out what's next for the Kering-owned luxury house at BoF's VOICES.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.