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Partner Content

Elevating Brand Experiences Through Digital Touchpoints in the GCC

BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Snap Inc. in Mena, unpacks best practices to connect with communities in the Gulf through online dialogues, AR experiences, geolocation tools, wearable tech and more.

Partner Content

Elevating Brand Experiences Through Digital Touchpoints in the GCC

BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Snap Inc. in Mena, unpacks best practices to connect with communities in the Gulf through online dialogues, AR experiences, geolocation tools, wearable tech and more.


Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker Appoints New CFO

The eyewear maker on Monday announced that former Macy’s executive Adrian Mitchell joined the company as finance chief this month.

Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker Appoints New CFO

The eyewear maker on Monday announced that former Macy’s executive Adrian Mitchell joined the company as finance chief this month.


Retail

Eddie Bauer LLC Files Bankruptcy With Plans to Sell Stores

For the outerwear retailer’s third Chapter 11 filing, the plan is to sell as many as possible of its 175 stores, and liquidate the rest.

Retail

Eddie Bauer LLC Files Bankruptcy With Plans to Sell Stores

For the outerwear retailer’s third Chapter 11 filing, the plan is to sell as many as possible of its 175 stores, and liquidate the rest.


Sports

Nike Braces Converse Employees for Job Cuts as Shoe Sales Plunge

The Chuck Taylor maker’s sales plummeted 30 percent in the latest quarter.

Sports

Nike Braces Converse Employees for Job Cuts as Shoe Sales Plunge

The Chuck Taylor maker’s sales plummeted 30 percent in the latest quarter.


Luxury

Arnault Appoints Son Antoine to LVMH Executive Committee

The committee is now composed of 14 members who typically run the different divisions or brands of LVMH. 

Luxury

Arnault Appoints Son Antoine to LVMH Executive Committee

The committee is now composed of 14 members who typically run the different divisions or brands of LVMH. 


Beauty

LVMH Names Véronique Courtois Head of Beauty Division

Currently chief executive of Parfums Christian Dior, Courtois will oversee LVMH’s entire beauty stable, including Guerlain, Fenty and Benefit Cosmetics.

Beauty

LVMH Names Véronique Courtois Head of Beauty Division

Currently chief executive of Parfums Christian Dior, Courtois will oversee LVMH’s entire beauty stable, including Guerlain, Fenty and Benefit Cosmetics.


Luxury

Swatch Gets Bullish as Activist Pushes for Change

The Swiss watch giant's recent results surprised with an upbeat outlook at a moment when the family in control of the brand is resisting an investor campaign.

Luxury

Swatch Gets Bullish as Activist Pushes for Change

The Swiss watch giant's recent results surprised with an upbeat outlook at a moment when the family in control of the brand is resisting an investor campaign.


Beauty

How Indie Beauty Brands Are Surviving on Their Own

In a hyper-competitive beauty landscape, the cost of growth is always rising, and bootstrapped brands can feel outgunned by their better-capitalised peers. Going it alone can mean bigger hurdles, but bigger rewards.

Beauty

How Indie Beauty Brands Are Surviving on Their Own

In a hyper-competitive beauty landscape, the cost of growth is always rising, and bootstrapped brands can feel outgunned by their better-capitalised peers. Going it alone can mean bigger hurdles, but bigger rewards.


Sports

Bad Bunny Turns Super Bowl Halftime Into Puerto Rican Love Letter

Wearing a cream-coloured Zara suit and his new Adidas signature sneaker, the BadBo 1.0, the Puerto-Rican singer delivered a vibrant homage to his home.

Sports

Bad Bunny Turns Super Bowl Halftime Into Puerto Rican Love Letter

Wearing a cream-coloured Zara suit and his new Adidas signature sneaker, the BadBo 1.0, the Puerto-Rican singer delivered a vibrant homage to his home.


Global Markets

Ralph Lauren, Walmart Suppliers Among Winners in India-US Deal

Footwear manufacturers and apparel exporters emerged as major winners in the joint framework for an interim trade deal between the US and India.

Global Markets

Ralph Lauren, Walmart Suppliers Among Winners in India-US Deal

Footwear manufacturers and apparel exporters emerged as major winners in the joint framework for an interim trade deal between the US and India.


Sports

Watch Brands Are Piling Into Pricey Sports Deals. Are They Worth It?

Watchmakers ranging from Omega, Breitling, Rolex and TAG Heuer to indie label Norqain are investing millions in blockbuster sports deals but success is not guaranteed.

Sports

Watch Brands Are Piling Into Pricey Sports Deals. Are They Worth It?

Watchmakers ranging from Omega, Breitling, Rolex and TAG Heuer to indie label Norqain are investing millions in blockbuster sports deals but success is not guaranteed.


Workplace & Talent

What Happened to Fashion’s Entry Level Jobs?

With hiring slowing and AI reshaping entry-level work, recent graduates are turning to a mix of old-school tactics and unconventional paths to get a foothold.

Workplace & Talent

What Happened to Fashion’s Entry Level Jobs?

With hiring slowing and AI reshaping entry-level work, recent graduates are turning to a mix of old-school tactics and unconventional paths to get a foothold.