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Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.

Retail

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.


Retail

To Launch Or Not to Launch? For New Direct-to-Consumer Brands, That Is the Big Question.

As the coronavirus pandemic cripples businesses big and small, start-ups are faced with a dilemma. Does it make sense to launch a new product in a tough environment or wait — and rack up expenses?

Retail

To Launch Or Not to Launch? For New Direct-to-Consumer Brands, That Is the Big Question.

As the coronavirus pandemic cripples businesses big and small, start-ups are faced with a dilemma. Does it make sense to launch a new product in a tough environment or wait — and rack up expenses?


Marketing

How to Talk to Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Brands must look for creative, cost-efficient and sensitive ways to communicate during this difficult time.

Marketing

How to Talk to Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Brands must look for creative, cost-efficient and sensitive ways to communicate during this difficult time.


Retail

Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled

BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Retail

Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled

BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.


Beauty

Try-Before-You-Buy Beauty Retailers Pivot in the Age of Covid-19

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, the in-store makeovers and testers that brands rely on to win customers are suddenly no-gos. But there are alternatives.

Beauty

Try-Before-You-Buy Beauty Retailers Pivot in the Age of Covid-19

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, the in-store makeovers and testers that brands rely on to win customers are suddenly no-gos. But there are alternatives.


China

The Battle to Become China’s Glossier

Global brands need to up their game if they want to compete with fast-moving Chinese beauty players building billion-dollar businesses that are fine-tuned for the local market.

China

The Battle to Become China’s Glossier

Global brands need to up their game if they want to compete with fast-moving Chinese beauty players building billion-dollar businesses that are fine-tuned for the local market.


Beauty

Glossier Presses Pause on ‘Play,’ Rethinks Makeup Strategy

The beauty company debuted its first new brand last year to much fanfare, but sales failed to match the hype. Founder Emily Weiss talks exclusively to BoF about what she learned from the experience, and her plans to extend Glossier's rapid growth.

Beauty

Glossier Presses Pause on ‘Play,’ Rethinks Makeup Strategy

The beauty company debuted its first new brand last year to much fanfare, but sales failed to match the hype. Founder Emily Weiss talks exclusively to BoF about what she learned from the experience, and her plans to extend Glossier's rapid growth.


Retail

The New Rules for Going Direct-to-Consumer

With increased competition and costs mounting, the playbook for selling products direct is changing. Here's how to do it in 2020.

Retail

The New Rules for Going Direct-to-Consumer

With increased competition and costs mounting, the playbook for selling products direct is changing. Here's how to do it in 2020.


Marketing

10 Ways to Win on Social

Advertising on social media is getting more expensive by the day. Here's how to drive growth without breaking the bank.

Marketing

10 Ways to Win on Social

Advertising on social media is getting more expensive by the day. Here's how to drive growth without breaking the bank.


Beauty

How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset

In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.

Beauty

How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset

In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.