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Retail

The Myths and Realities of Retail’s New Normal

As the Omicron variant sweeps across the world, retailers are reckoning with an inescapable reality: Covid-19 is here to stay. BoF outlines the fundamental facts that should inform the industry’s next moves.

Retail

The Myths and Realities of Retail’s New Normal

As the Omicron variant sweeps across the world, retailers are reckoning with an inescapable reality: Covid-19 is here to stay. BoF outlines the fundamental facts that should inform the industry’s next moves.


Entrepreneurship

Why Venture Capital Is a Bad Fit for (Most) Fashion Businesses

For every Reformation, there are a dozen Outdoor Voices. Most apparel companies will have better luck looking beyond Silicon Valley for funding.

Entrepreneurship

Why Venture Capital Is a Bad Fit for (Most) Fashion Businesses

For every Reformation, there are a dozen Outdoor Voices. Most apparel companies will have better luck looking beyond Silicon Valley for funding.


Retail

No Parties, No Problem: How Fashion Is Selling Holiday Clothes in 2020

In a year where sweatpants, pyjamas and activewear dominated fashion, brands have had to adjust their own offerings just to survive. So, what sells?

Retail

No Parties, No Problem: How Fashion Is Selling Holiday Clothes in 2020

In a year where sweatpants, pyjamas and activewear dominated fashion, brands have had to adjust their own offerings just to survive. So, what sells?


Sustainability

Can Reformation Make Fast Fashion Sustainable?

The LA-based brand is laying out a new set of commitments designed to decouple its growth from its environmental impact.

Sustainability

Can Reformation Make Fast Fashion Sustainable?

The LA-based brand is laying out a new set of commitments designed to decouple its growth from its environmental impact.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Reformation and RewardStyle

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Reformation and RewardStyle

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Entrepreneurship

Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues

After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.

Entrepreneurship

Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues

After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.


Retail

Reformation Founder and CEO Steps Down After Accusations of Racism

Yael Aflalo, who founded the womenswear brand in 2009, will be replaced by current president Hali Borenstein.

Retail

Reformation Founder and CEO Steps Down After Accusations of Racism

Yael Aflalo, who founded the womenswear brand in 2009, will be replaced by current president Hali Borenstein.


Marketing

Corporate Activism Put to the Test

Societal unrest has left consumers more suspicious of branded social responsibility initiatives than ever.

Marketing

Corporate Activism Put to the Test

Societal unrest has left consumers more suspicious of branded social responsibility initiatives than ever.


Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.

Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.


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.