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Daniella Vitale

CEO North America, Salvatore Ferragamo

The first female leader of the venerable department store group Barneys New York is now tasked with Salvatore Ferragamo's performance in North America.

Daniella Vitale
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

Barneys New York: What Happens Now?

After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?

News & Analysis

Barneys New York: What Happens Now?

After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?


Retail

What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?

Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.

Retail

What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?

Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.


News & Analysis

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts

Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

News & Analysis

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts

Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.


Retail

How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019

From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.

Retail

How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019

From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.


Retail

Barneys New York Goes International With Boon the Shop

The American department-store chain has signed a wholesale deal to sell its private-label collection internationally through the pioneering South Korean retailer.

Retail

Barneys New York Goes International With Boon the Shop

The American department-store chain has signed a wholesale deal to sell its private-label collection internationally through the pioneering South Korean retailer.


Retail

Barneys New York Unveils Holiday Windows Designed by the Haas Brothers

Chief executive Daniella Vitale outlines the new, politically charged direction of the specialty retailer’s world famous windows amid a challenged year for luxury sales in the US.

Retail

Barneys New York Unveils Holiday Windows Designed by the Haas Brothers

Chief executive Daniella Vitale outlines the new, politically charged direction of the specialty retailer’s world famous windows amid a challenged year for luxury sales in the US.


News & Analysis

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t

How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.

News & Analysis

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t

How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.


News & Analysis

Daniella Vitale’s First Interview as Barneys CEO

The newly installed chief executive talks exclusively to BoF about the power of data, the lease on the store's Madison Avenue location and why you won’t see the retailer ramping up on off-price.

News & Analysis

Daniella Vitale’s First Interview as Barneys CEO

The newly installed chief executive talks exclusively to BoF about the power of data, the lease on the store's Madison Avenue location and why you won’t see the retailer ramping up on off-price.


News & Analysis

For Gucci, Why More is More

While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.

News & Analysis

For Gucci, Why More is More

While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.


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