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What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.

News & Analysis

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.


Retail

J.Crew Must Die to Live

The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.

Retail

J.Crew Must Die to Live

The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.


News & Analysis

Nike Sock Supplier Plans Biggest Pakistan Private Sector IPO

The company plans to raise as much as $51 million to expand its sock manufacturing capacity by around 20 percent and enter the denim business.

News & Analysis

Nike Sock Supplier Plans Biggest Pakistan Private Sector IPO

The company plans to raise as much as $51 million to expand its sock manufacturing capacity by around 20 percent and enter the denim business.


News & Analysis

Vans Boosts VF Corp Quarterly Results

Revenue from the company's Vans sneaker segment rose 26 percent in the quarter.

News & Analysis

Vans Boosts VF Corp Quarterly Results

Revenue from the company's Vans sneaker segment rose 26 percent in the quarter.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.


Retail

Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer

In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.

Retail

Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer

In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.


Retail

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.

News & Analysis

Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.


Technology

Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers

Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.

Technology

Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers

Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Sales Top Expectations

North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Sales Top Expectations

North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.


News & Analysis

Inside the Fashion Nova Hype Machine

Fashion Nova is defying a slump in fast-fashion by releasing hundreds of new looks every week and harnessing an army of Instagram influencers. BoF goes inside the #NovaBabe machine.

News & Analysis

Inside the Fashion Nova Hype Machine

Fashion Nova is defying a slump in fast-fashion by releasing hundreds of new looks every week and harnessing an army of Instagram influencers. BoF goes inside the #NovaBabe machine.


Financial Markets

Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers

The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.

Financial Markets

Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers

The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.