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Masterclasses
Live and on-demand masterclasses providing key learnings on critical topics spanning fashion and beauty.
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Retail
BoF Masterclass | How Brands Build Genuine Communities
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “How Brands Build Genuine Communities.”
BoF Masterclass | How Brands Build Genuine Communities
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “How Brands Build Genuine Communities.”
Retail
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers.”
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “The Complete Guide to Communicating Value to Shoppers.”
News & Analysis
BoF Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2025
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest report with McKinsey & Company, “The State of Fashion 2025.”
BoF Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2025
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest report with McKinsey & Company, “The State of Fashion 2025.”
Beauty
BoF Masterclass | Building an Effective Loyalty Programme
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Building an Effective Loyalty Programme.”
BoF Masterclass | Building an Effective Loyalty Programme
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Building an Effective Loyalty Programme.”
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Marketing
BoF Masterclass | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget.”
BoF Masterclass | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget.”
Retail
BoF Masterclass | The Art and Science of Retail Store Success
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “The Art and Science of Retail Store Success.”
BoF Masterclass | The Art and Science of Retail Store Success
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “The Art and Science of Retail Store Success.”
Luxury
BoF Masterclass | Selling Luxury to the 1%
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “How Brands Sell Luxury to the 1%”.
BoF Masterclass | Selling Luxury to the 1%
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “How Brands Sell Luxury to the 1%”.
Beauty
BoF Masterclass | How to Launch and Grow a Hero Product
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “How to Launch and Grow a Hero Product”.
BoF Masterclass | How to Launch and Grow a Hero Product
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “How to Launch and Grow a Hero Product”.
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News & Analysis
BoF Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2024
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg unpack what opportunities and challenges businesses should look out for in the year ahead.
BoF Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2024
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg unpack what opportunities and challenges businesses should look out for in the year ahead.
Marketing
BoF Masterclass | Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing.”
BoF Masterclass | Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing.”
Retail
BoF Masterclass | Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns.”
BoF Masterclass | Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns.”
Beauty
BoF Masterclass | Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor.”
BoF Masterclass | Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor.”
The News in Brief
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.