Michael Ward

How Harrods Is Betting Big on the Fine Jewellery Boom
The storied British retailer is planning its most ambitious renovation in years to create a brand new watches and jewellery boutique.

How Harrods Is Betting Big on the Fine Jewellery Boom
The storied British retailer is planning its most ambitious renovation in years to create a brand new watches and jewellery boutique.

The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands
Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.

The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands
Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.

Harrods Debuts Outlet Following News of Job Cuts
The opening of the outlet comes in the same week the department store confirmed that 600 to 700 of its 4,800 employees would lose their jobs.

Harrods Debuts Outlet Following News of Job Cuts
The opening of the outlet comes in the same week the department store confirmed that 600 to 700 of its 4,800 employees would lose their jobs.

How Harrods Is Solving Its Excess Inventory Problem
Facing an unprecedented volume of unsold goods after weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, the British department store is launching an outlet at London’s Westfield White City shopping mall.

How Harrods Is Solving Its Excess Inventory Problem
Facing an unprecedented volume of unsold goods after weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, the British department store is launching an outlet at London’s Westfield White City shopping mall.

In a Digital World, Harrods Bets on Tradition
The British department store’s CEO believes tradition will give the business a competitive edge in a fast-changing market.

In a Digital World, Harrods Bets on Tradition
The British department store’s CEO believes tradition will give the business a competitive edge in a fast-changing market.

Power Moves | Carolina Herrera VP of Design, Haider Ackermann to Berluti
This week, Haider Ackermann has joined Berluti as creative director, and Carolina Herrera appointed Raffaele Ilardo as vice president of design.

Power Moves | Carolina Herrera VP of Design, Haider Ackermann to Berluti
This week, Haider Ackermann has joined Berluti as creative director, and Carolina Herrera appointed Raffaele Ilardo as vice president of design.

Power Moves | Costume National Founders Exit, Linda Wells to Hearst, T Magazine Publisher
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Costume National Founders Exit, Linda Wells to Hearst, T Magazine Publisher
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Victoria's Secret CEO Resigns, Executive Hires at Calvin Klein
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Victoria's Secret CEO Resigns, Executive Hires at Calvin Klein
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Forget Fashion Week, It’s Golden Week
As the last of the main four fashion weeks comes to a close, BoF turns its attention to Golden Week, a Chinese national holiday, currently in full swing, that has quickly become one of the most lucrative weeks of the year for European luxury retailers.

Forget Fashion Week, It’s Golden Week
As the last of the main four fashion weeks comes to a close, BoF turns its attention to Golden Week, a Chinese national holiday, currently in full swing, that has quickly become one of the most lucrative weeks of the year for European luxury retailers.