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Deals of the Decade
BoF identifies the 10 most transformative partnerships of the past 10 years.

Deals of the Decade
BoF identifies the 10 most transformative partnerships of the past 10 years.

This Decade in China: Part Two
BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

This Decade in China: Part Two
BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

How 'Direct-to-Consumer' Blew Up Retail
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Chavie Lieber examines how a new class of digital-first, venture-backed brands pushed established players to pivot drastically — or face extinction.

How 'Direct-to-Consumer' Blew Up Retail
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Chavie Lieber examines how a new class of digital-first, venture-backed brands pushed established players to pivot drastically — or face extinction.

Was #MeToo Just a Trend for Fashion?
Reactions to public claims of sexual misconduct within fashion have shifted dramatically over the past decade, but critics question how much the industry has really changed. As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF takes stock.

Was #MeToo Just a Trend for Fashion?
Reactions to public claims of sexual misconduct within fashion have shifted dramatically over the past decade, but critics question how much the industry has really changed. As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF takes stock.

Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.

Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.

Hudson’s Bay Group Said to Consider Shelving Takeover Offer
The struggling retailer cited third-quarter results and a delay in the shareholder vote as reasons for possibly scrapping the offer.

Hudson’s Bay Group Said to Consider Shelving Takeover Offer
The struggling retailer cited third-quarter results and a delay in the shareholder vote as reasons for possibly scrapping the offer.

The Battle for Saks' Parent Heats Up
This week, everyone will be talking about the vote to take Saks' owner private, the rush to deliver online orders in time for the holidays, and the potential for a pre-Christmas surprise. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

The Battle for Saks' Parent Heats Up
This week, everyone will be talking about the vote to take Saks' owner private, the rush to deliver online orders in time for the holidays, and the potential for a pre-Christmas surprise. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Hudson's Bay's Take-Private Deal Falls Short in Shareholder Vote
According to sources, a buyout consortium of Hudson's Bay investors did not win enough votes from other company shareholders to go through.

Hudson's Bay's Take-Private Deal Falls Short in Shareholder Vote
According to sources, a buyout consortium of Hudson's Bay investors did not win enough votes from other company shareholders to go through.

Retail Apocalypse Gives More Women a Shot as CEO
While the crop of chief executives at the biggest US companies gets more male, women have made some notable gains in retail.

Retail Apocalypse Gives More Women a Shot as CEO
While the crop of chief executives at the biggest US companies gets more male, women have made some notable gains in retail.

Op-Ed | The Retail Apocalypse Confronts a New Crop of CEOs
Here are predictions for how some of the more high-profile episodes of C-suite musical chairs will play out.

Op-Ed | The Retail Apocalypse Confronts a New Crop of CEOs
Here are predictions for how some of the more high-profile episodes of C-suite musical chairs will play out.