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Hailed as the ‘man who dressed America,’ he turned around multiple mass brands like the Gap before transforming J. Crew into a cult hit.

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Technology

Bits & Bytes | Digital Darwinism, 45 Percent of Retailers Plan to Use AI

This week, how to survive in an age of ‘digital darwinism’ and why deep knowledge of logistics and tech is more important than fashion and marketing expertise for today’s apparel CEOs.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Digital Darwinism, 45 Percent of Retailers Plan to Use AI

This week, how to survive in an age of ‘digital darwinism’ and why deep knowledge of logistics and tech is more important than fashion and marketing expertise for today’s apparel CEOs.


Luxury

Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?

With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.

Luxury

Should Condé Nast Sell Itself?

With the demise of Style.com, the media giant has proven unable to tap the ‘tipping point’ in e-commerce. Now the same digital tsunami is coming for its core.


Retail

J. Crew Term Debt Swap Meets Resistance From Creditors

The company's decision to tame its $2 billion debt load is already meeting opposition from a group of creditors that’s been battling the preppy clothing chain over control of its brand.

Retail

J. Crew Term Debt Swap Meets Resistance From Creditors

The company's decision to tame its $2 billion debt load is already meeting opposition from a group of creditors that’s been battling the preppy clothing chain over control of its brand.


Retail

J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales

J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.

Retail

J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales

J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.


Retail

The Rise of Luxury Strip Malls

Outdoor shopping centres are drawing in customers who long ago wrote off the traditional mall experience through a modern mix of food, fashion and practicality.

Retail

The Rise of Luxury Strip Malls

Outdoor shopping centres are drawing in customers who long ago wrote off the traditional mall experience through a modern mix of food, fashion and practicality.


Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.

Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stella Bugbee Appointed The Cut President, Farfetch Names CMO

Stella Bugbee has been promoted to president and editor-in-chief of New York Magazine's The Cut, while Farfetch names John Veichmanis as its new chief marketing officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stella Bugbee Appointed The Cut President, Farfetch Names CMO

Stella Bugbee has been promoted to president and editor-in-chief of New York Magazine's The Cut, while Farfetch names John Veichmanis as its new chief marketing officer.


News & Analysis

J.Crew May Never Be the Same Again

Mickey Drexler has stepped down as chief executive officer of J.Crew Group Inc. as it struggles to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

J.Crew May Never Be the Same Again

Mickey Drexler has stepped down as chief executive officer of J.Crew Group Inc. as it struggles to attract shoppers.


News & Analysis

J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO

Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.

News & Analysis

J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO

Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.


News & Analysis

J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation

The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.

News & Analysis

J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation

The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.


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