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Hodinkee: Cultivating the Next Generation of Watch Fans

Toby Bateman, CEO of the content-and-commerce watch universe Hodinkee, explains how the growth of e-commerce and community-based retail is primed to shift the business of watches in the years to come.

Luxury

Hodinkee: Cultivating the Next Generation of Watch Fans

Toby Bateman, CEO of the content-and-commerce watch universe Hodinkee, explains how the growth of e-commerce and community-based retail is primed to shift the business of watches in the years to come.


Media

Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else?

The company’s new leadership says it’s not just for ‘watch nerds’ anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace.

Media

Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else?

The company’s new leadership says it’s not just for ‘watch nerds’ anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace.


Luxury

Hodinkee Raises $40 Million and Hires Mr Porter’s Toby Bateman as CEO

The online destination for high-end new and vintage watch fans, founded by Benjamin Clymer in 2008, is aiming to scale its content-meets-commerce model in a challenging watches market.

Luxury

Hodinkee Raises $40 Million and Hires Mr Porter’s Toby Bateman as CEO

The online destination for high-end new and vintage watch fans, founded by Benjamin Clymer in 2008, is aiming to scale its content-meets-commerce model in a challenging watches market.


Retail

Net-A-Porter Group Plunged to a Loss in 2019, According to New UK Filing

The luxury e-commerce leader reported a £10.5 million loss in the 15 months ending March 31, 2019, reflecting a tumultuous period following the company’s takeover by Richemont.

Retail

Net-A-Porter Group Plunged to a Loss in 2019, According to New UK Filing

The luxury e-commerce leader reported a £10.5 million loss in the 15 months ending March 31, 2019, reflecting a tumultuous period following the company’s takeover by Richemont.


News & Analysis

Toby Bateman Exiting Mr Porter Amid Talent Exodus at YNAP

The YNAP menswear site’s longtime managing director is the most recent to leave the Richemont-owned group, which has experienced a string of senior departures, according to multiple sources.

News & Analysis

Toby Bateman Exiting Mr Porter Amid Talent Exodus at YNAP

The YNAP menswear site’s longtime managing director is the most recent to leave the Richemont-owned group, which has experienced a string of senior departures, according to multiple sources.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Management Changes at Yoox Net-a-Porter, Estée Lauder Promotes Executives

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Toby Bateman on Mr Porter's Mandate and Expanding into Fine Watches

BoF spoke to Toby Bateman, fashion director at Mr Porter, to learn about the e-tailer's mandate in today's menswear market and its move into new product categories, including fine watches.

News & Analysis

Toby Bateman on Mr Porter's Mandate and Expanding into Fine Watches

BoF spoke to Toby Bateman, fashion director at Mr Porter, to learn about the e-tailer's mandate in today's menswear market and its move into new product categories, including fine watches.