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China and the US Signed a Trade Truce. Who Now Benefits?

Yesterday's deal doesn’t signal an end to the trade conflict. While some fashion players will get a reprieve from tariffs, others will not be so lucky.

China

China and the US Signed a Trade Truce. Who Now Benefits?

Yesterday's deal doesn’t signal an end to the trade conflict. While some fashion players will get a reprieve from tariffs, others will not be so lucky.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Karla Otto Announces Co-CEOs, Valentino Names Chief Brand Officer

This week, Karla Otto is succeeded at her eponymous PR label by co-CEOs, while Valentino appoints its first chief brand officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Karla Otto Announces Co-CEOs, Valentino Names Chief Brand Officer

This week, Karla Otto is succeeded at her eponymous PR label by co-CEOs, while Valentino appoints its first chief brand officer.


Entrepreneurship

What Brands Can Learn From Away's PR Crisis

Away's muddled response to a critical article sparked a weeks-long scandal. Here's how brands can avoid making the same mistake.

Entrepreneurship

What Brands Can Learn From Away's PR Crisis

Away's muddled response to a critical article sparked a weeks-long scandal. Here's how brands can avoid making the same mistake.


Retail

Nordstrom CEO on the Store of the Future

A fourth-generation member of the Nordstrom family, Pete Nordstrom is rolling out more of the American department store’s smaller formats in a bid to optimise the omnichannel experience by reducing friction and harnessing the power of the local neighbourhood.

Retail

Nordstrom CEO on the Store of the Future

A fourth-generation member of the Nordstrom family, Pete Nordstrom is rolling out more of the American department store’s smaller formats in a bid to optimise the omnichannel experience by reducing friction and harnessing the power of the local neighbourhood.


Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Iran — A Fashion Industry Operating in the Underground

Activist Hoda Katebi speaks passionately about fashion’s ‘revolution-washing,’ while Tehran-based design duo Shirin and Shiva Vaqar lift the lid on the restrictive conditions faced by Iran’s emerging brands at VOICES 2019.

Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Iran — A Fashion Industry Operating in the Underground

Activist Hoda Katebi speaks passionately about fashion’s ‘revolution-washing,’ while Tehran-based design duo Shirin and Shiva Vaqar lift the lid on the restrictive conditions faced by Iran’s emerging brands at VOICES 2019.


Luxury

Off-White Backer Adds Ambush Brand to Its Portfolio

New Guards Group has major ambitions to grow the jewellery-focused label from Yoon Ahn and Verbal internationally.

Luxury

Off-White Backer Adds Ambush Brand to Its Portfolio

New Guards Group has major ambitions to grow the jewellery-focused label from Yoon Ahn and Verbal internationally.


Financial Markets

2019 Ends on a Positive Note For Luxury

Luxury investment throughout 2019 often felt like a game of musical chairs, but the year ended on a positive note, with an overall yearly gain of 44 percent for the Savigny Luxury Index.

Financial Markets

2019 Ends on a Positive Note For Luxury

Luxury investment throughout 2019 often felt like a game of musical chairs, but the year ended on a positive note, with an overall yearly gain of 44 percent for the Savigny Luxury Index.


Global Markets

Fast Retailing Cuts Outlook After Asia Strife Hits Uniqlo Sales

The company was impacted by Hong Kong protests and a South Korean consumer boycott.

Global Markets

Fast Retailing Cuts Outlook After Asia Strife Hits Uniqlo Sales

The company was impacted by Hong Kong protests and a South Korean consumer boycott.


Retail

Lessons From the Rise and Fall of Toms Shoes

The once-hot footwear brand's story is a cautionary tale for companies reliant on a hero product and narrow brand messaging.

Retail

Lessons From the Rise and Fall of Toms Shoes

The once-hot footwear brand's story is a cautionary tale for companies reliant on a hero product and narrow brand messaging.


Technology

Off-Price Retailers Are Now Selling Online. Will Shoppers Follow?

Marshalls is the latest off-price chain to launch e-commerce, and outlet malls are experimenting with web sales as well. Can they compete in an online marketplace already crowded with discounts?

Technology

Off-Price Retailers Are Now Selling Online. Will Shoppers Follow?

Marshalls is the latest off-price chain to launch e-commerce, and outlet malls are experimenting with web sales as well. Can they compete in an online marketplace already crowded with discounts?