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Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World

Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.

News & Analysis

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World

Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.


China

Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer

In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.

China

Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer

In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.


News & Analysis

Nike and Zara Clothing Suppliers Are Building Their Own Brands

There's a good chance your clothes are made by a company you've never heard of.

News & Analysis

Nike and Zara Clothing Suppliers Are Building Their Own Brands

There's a good chance your clothes are made by a company you've never heard of.


Luxury

Amidst New Optimism, Emerging Markets to Overtake West in 2018

The State of Fashion 2018, BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry, forecasts sales growth to nearly triple between 2016 and 2018. But the rebound will not be felt evenly across the market.

Luxury

Amidst New Optimism, Emerging Markets to Overtake West in 2018

The State of Fashion 2018, BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry, forecasts sales growth to nearly triple between 2016 and 2018. But the rebound will not be felt evenly across the market.


Technology

Op-Ed | Retailers: Don't Ignore Voice Shopping

The use of smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Echo has already increased dramatically and is expected to keep growing.

Technology

Op-Ed | Retailers: Don't Ignore Voice Shopping

The use of smart speakers such as Google Home and Amazon Echo has already increased dramatically and is expected to keep growing.


Financial Markets

Tiffany Gets Boost From China as New CEO Pursues Turnaround

The house's results were helped by strong demand for its fashion and high-end solitaire jewellery in its first full quarter under new chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo.

Financial Markets

Tiffany Gets Boost From China as New CEO Pursues Turnaround

The house's results were helped by strong demand for its fashion and high-end solitaire jewellery in its first full quarter under new chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo.


News & Analysis

Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish

E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.

News & Analysis

Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish

E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.


News & Analysis

With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday

There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.

News & Analysis

With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday

There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.


News & Analysis

US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon

Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.

News & Analysis

US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon

Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Can Uniqlo Crack India?

Parent company Fast Retailing is aiming to establish a valuable foothold in India, but sticking to the same old script could result in another international market miss, argues Shelly Banjo.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Can Uniqlo Crack India?

Parent company Fast Retailing is aiming to establish a valuable foothold in India, but sticking to the same old script could result in another international market miss, argues Shelly Banjo.