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How the Pandemic Boosted 'Buy Now Pay Later'

Consumers have flocked to services that allow them to pay for their online orders over a period of weeks, months or even years. Brands hope these plans will encourage customers to spend more — but a looming recession could test the business model.

Technology

How the Pandemic Boosted 'Buy Now Pay Later'

Consumers have flocked to services that allow them to pay for their online orders over a period of weeks, months or even years. Brands hope these plans will encourage customers to spend more — but a looming recession could test the business model.


Retail

Rebooting Barneys New York

The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.

Retail

Rebooting Barneys New York

The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.


News & Analysis

Klarna Valued at $5.5 Billion in Funding Round

The Stockholm-based fintech company said it would invest proceeds to expand in the United States, where it was adding new customers at an annual rate of 6 million.

News & Analysis

Klarna Valued at $5.5 Billion in Funding Round

The Stockholm-based fintech company said it would invest proceeds to expand in the United States, where it was adding new customers at an annual rate of 6 million.


Workplace & Talent

How Klarna Keeps Its Culture Young and Hungry

BoF sits down with Sebastian Siemiatkowski to hear how he created a company culture that drove his start-up to reach a valuation of $3.5 billion in 15 years.

Workplace & Talent

How Klarna Keeps Its Culture Young and Hungry

BoF sits down with Sebastian Siemiatkowski to hear how he created a company culture that drove his start-up to reach a valuation of $3.5 billion in 15 years.


Retail

The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail

In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.

Retail

The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail

In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.


News & Analysis

What Chanel Can Learn from Nike About the Resale Market

Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.

News & Analysis

What Chanel Can Learn from Nike About the Resale Market

Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.


Financial Markets

Klarna CEO Discusses Possible Future IPO

The tech unicorn was valued at more than $2 billion when fashion chain H&M bought a stake in it last year.

Financial Markets

Klarna CEO Discusses Possible Future IPO

The tech unicorn was valued at more than $2 billion when fashion chain H&M bought a stake in it last year.


Technology

H&M Launches Online Fashion Advice Forum

The fast-fashion giant’s new website allows community members to ask and answer style questions and share advice, part of a wider technology push by the retailer.

Technology

H&M Launches Online Fashion Advice Forum

The fast-fashion giant’s new website allows community members to ask and answer style questions and share advice, part of a wider technology push by the retailer.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Matthew Williams on His Journey to Founding Alyx

This week on BoF's Inside Fashion podcast, Matthew Williams talks to Imran Amed about working with creative talent in music, art and fashion before launching his luxury streetwear brand Alyx.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Matthew Williams on His Journey to Founding Alyx

This week on BoF's Inside Fashion podcast, Matthew Williams talks to Imran Amed about working with creative talent in music, art and fashion before launching his luxury streetwear brand Alyx.


Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.

Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.