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Beauty

Frédéric Fekkai Close to Buying Back Haircare Brand

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share.

Beauty

Frédéric Fekkai Close to Buying Back Haircare Brand

The haircare guru is nearing a deal to acquire his namesake salons and haircare products from Designer Parfums and Luxe Brands. The brand has struggled in recent years as salon sales have declined and Instagram-savvy competitors grabbed market share.


Beauty

Sephora Takes on Beautycon

This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

Sephora Takes on Beautycon

This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Technology

How to Tackle Fashion’s Tech Deficit? Hire the Right People

At a time when e-commerce and digital marketing are mere table stakes, fashion companies are locked in a race for innovation. The first challenge? Recruiting tech talent.

Technology

How to Tackle Fashion’s Tech Deficit? Hire the Right People

At a time when e-commerce and digital marketing are mere table stakes, fashion companies are locked in a race for innovation. The first challenge? Recruiting tech talent.


Retail

Is Arielle Charnas the Future of Fashion?

The influencer has turned her 1 million Instagram followers into the beginnings of a fashion empire and a partnership with Nordstrom that drove over $4 million in sales in a single day.

Retail

Is Arielle Charnas the Future of Fashion?

The influencer has turned her 1 million Instagram followers into the beginnings of a fashion empire and a partnership with Nordstrom that drove over $4 million in sales in a single day.


Workplace & Talent

Women Need Work Clothes. These Brands Want to Give Them More Options.

Despite the ‘casualisation’ of office culture, savvy players like MM.LaFleur and Rent the Runway are betting on the market for smart women's workwear.

Workplace & Talent

Women Need Work Clothes. These Brands Want to Give Them More Options.

Despite the ‘casualisation’ of office culture, savvy players like MM.LaFleur and Rent the Runway are betting on the market for smart women's workwear.


Retail

Mall Brands Are Entering the Rental Market. Can the Model Work?

Retailers including Ann Taylor and Express are testing monthly subscription services as a complement to their sales model. Is the mass consumer ready for the rental model?

Retail

Mall Brands Are Entering the Rental Market. Can the Model Work?

Retailers including Ann Taylor and Express are testing monthly subscription services as a complement to their sales model. Is the mass consumer ready for the rental model?


Media

The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label

The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.

Media

The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label

The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.


Luxury

Longchamp's Plan to Stay Competitive Amid Luxury Consolidation

The family-owned company is doubling down on the US and China, while amplifying its fashion offering. But as more of its peers sell to bigger groups, is it enough?

Luxury

Longchamp's Plan to Stay Competitive Amid Luxury Consolidation

The family-owned company is doubling down on the US and China, while amplifying its fashion offering. But as more of its peers sell to bigger groups, is it enough?


News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.


Retail

This California Billionaire Knows What Shoppers Want

Los Angeles-based real-estate mogul Rick Caruso operates some of the most productive shopping centres on the planet. What does he know that the rest of retail doesn’t?

Retail

This California Billionaire Knows What Shoppers Want

Los Angeles-based real-estate mogul Rick Caruso operates some of the most productive shopping centres on the planet. What does he know that the rest of retail doesn’t?