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Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.

News & Analysis

Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.


News & Analysis

American Fashion Executives on What Happens Now

Post-election, industry executives sound off on what they need to focus on next.

News & Analysis

American Fashion Executives on What Happens Now

Post-election, industry executives sound off on what they need to focus on next.


Retail

BoF LIVE: The Future of Physical Retail

Watch Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal, leading retail analysts Sucharita Kodali and Sarah Willersdorf, and BoF's Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen discuss how brands and retailers should redefine the importance of brick-and-mortar stores.

Retail

BoF LIVE: The Future of Physical Retail

Watch Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal, leading retail analysts Sucharita Kodali and Sarah Willersdorf, and BoF's Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen discuss how brands and retailers should redefine the importance of brick-and-mortar stores.


Retail

Case Study | Tapping Into the Future of Physical Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever. But a brick-and-mortar experience is vital to brand building. A store is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product, and the right interaction could create a lifetime of loyalty. From Warby Parker’s digital-to-physical evolution to Neiman Marcus Group’s investments in customer service, BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.

Retail

Case Study | Tapping Into the Future of Physical Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever. But a brick-and-mortar experience is vital to brand building. A store is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product, and the right interaction could create a lifetime of loyalty. From Warby Parker’s digital-to-physical evolution to Neiman Marcus Group’s investments in customer service, BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.


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.


Retail

The Year Ahead: Neighbourhood Stores Return

Consumer demand for convenience and immediacy is prompting retailers to complement existing brick-and-mortar networks with smaller format stores that meet customers where they are and reduce friction in the customer journey.

Retail

The Year Ahead: Neighbourhood Stores Return

Consumer demand for convenience and immediacy is prompting retailers to complement existing brick-and-mortar networks with smaller format stores that meet customers where they are and reduce friction in the customer journey.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

The Direct-to-Consumer Reckoning

For fashion start-ups, raising money and growing sales came easily. But with costs rising and profits elusive, securing a happy ending for investors is proving much harder.

Retail

The Direct-to-Consumer Reckoning

For fashion start-ups, raising money and growing sales came easily. But with costs rising and profits elusive, securing a happy ending for investors is proving much harder.


Retail

Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love

With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.

Retail

Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love

With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.


News & Analysis

Introducing BoF's New Course: ‘Build a Direct-to-Consumer Brand’ with Jen Rubio

The co-founder of Away, the premium travel brand that surpassed $12 million in sales in its first year, shares her insights and strategies for launching a direct-to-consumer business.

News & Analysis

Introducing BoF's New Course: ‘Build a Direct-to-Consumer Brand’ with Jen Rubio

The co-founder of Away, the premium travel brand that surpassed $12 million in sales in its first year, shares her insights and strategies for launching a direct-to-consumer business.