US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
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Marketing
As Condé Nast Restructures Business Side, What's Next?
Newly installed chief business officer Jim Norton makes sweeping changes to the company's business side as rumours swirl that the Condé Nast business is being readied for a sale.
As Condé Nast Restructures Business Side, What's Next?
Newly installed chief business officer Jim Norton makes sweeping changes to the company's business side as rumours swirl that the Condé Nast business is being readied for a sale.
China
The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
China
The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol
This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.
The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol
This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.
Marketing
Miuccia Prada: 'You Have to Put More of Yourself Out There'
As Prada unveils an ambitious new advertising strategy, Miuccia Prada tells Tim Blanks about the thought process behind her company's new public identity.
Miuccia Prada: 'You Have to Put More of Yourself Out There'
As Prada unveils an ambitious new advertising strategy, Miuccia Prada tells Tim Blanks about the thought process behind her company's new public identity.
Marketing
Op-Ed | King Content: Monster or Hero?
Clients, advertisers and publishers are facing the biggest ‘Content’ opportunity there’s ever been — but they need to act fast, as the consumer is running out the door, argues Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief of GQ Style.
Op-Ed | King Content: Monster or Hero?
Clients, advertisers and publishers are facing the biggest ‘Content’ opportunity there’s ever been — but they need to act fast, as the consumer is running out the door, argues Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief of GQ Style.
Marketing
Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.
Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.
Marketing
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
Marketing
BoF Exclusive | Justin O’Shea Enlists Metallica For Brioni’s Radical Repositioning
Rock band Metallica are the stars of Brioni’s first advertising campaign under creative director Justin O'Shea, reflecting a radical, masculine repositioning for the Kering-owned men’s luxury label.
BoF Exclusive | Justin O’Shea Enlists Metallica For Brioni’s Radical Repositioning
Rock band Metallica are the stars of Brioni’s first advertising campaign under creative director Justin O'Shea, reflecting a radical, masculine repositioning for the Kering-owned men’s luxury label.
Marketing
The Art of Disclosure: Fashion’s Influence Economy and the FTC
As the importance of native advertising continues to grow, are brands and digital influencers coming clean with consumers about the deals that power fashion’s influence economy?
The Art of Disclosure: Fashion’s Influence Economy and the FTC
As the importance of native advertising continues to grow, are brands and digital influencers coming clean with consumers about the deals that power fashion’s influence economy?
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Google Shopping Ads, Condé Nast Launches Beauty Network
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Google Shopping Ads, Condé Nast Launches Beauty Network
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Marketing
Calvin Klein Photographer 'Really Happy' with Racy Campaign
The fashion photographer behind Calvin Klein's racy new ad campaign isn't bothered by the social media firestorm it has sparked.
Calvin Klein Photographer 'Really Happy' with Racy Campaign
The fashion photographer behind Calvin Klein's racy new ad campaign isn't bothered by the social media firestorm it has sparked.
Marketing
Brands Seek Olympics Gold in New Advertising Playing Field
Dozens of major companies and specialty brands that are not official Olympics sponsors have applied to run advertising campaigns featuring athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, taking advantage of new rules that are shaking up the business of marketing surrounding the event.
Brands Seek Olympics Gold in New Advertising Playing Field
Dozens of major companies and specialty brands that are not official Olympics sponsors have applied to run advertising campaigns featuring athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, taking advantage of new rules that are shaking up the business of marketing surrounding the event.
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.