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Retail

J.Crew Must Die to Live

The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.

Retail

J.Crew Must Die to Live

The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.


Beauty

Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew

This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew

This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Retail

J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company

Brett, who joined the ailing specialty retailer in July 2017, was in the midst of a turnaround plan. He'll be replaced by a temporary committee of senior executives.

Retail

J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company

Brett, who joined the ailing specialty retailer in July 2017, was in the midst of a turnaround plan. He'll be replaced by a temporary committee of senior executives.


Retail

Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer

In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.

Retail

Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer

In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.


News & Analysis

The Challenging, Emotional Remaking of J.Crew

Over the past 15 months, chief executive Jim Brett has lowered prices, added labels, expanded sizes and tried to move beyond the polarising legacy of the brand’s recent past. Will his master plan work?

News & Analysis

The Challenging, Emotional Remaking of J.Crew

Over the past 15 months, chief executive Jim Brett has lowered prices, added labels, expanded sizes and tried to move beyond the polarising legacy of the brand’s recent past. Will his master plan work?