Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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China
Farfetch Partners with JD.com to Boost Chinese Business
The deal, which includes a $397 million investment from the Chinese e-commerce giant, will give Farfetch a powerful gateway to the world’s second largest luxury market.
Farfetch Partners with JD.com to Boost Chinese Business
The deal, which includes a $397 million investment from the Chinese e-commerce giant, will give Farfetch a powerful gateway to the world’s second largest luxury market.
Luxury
Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director
The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.
Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director
The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.
Luxury
The End of Style.com: Condé Nast Inks New Partnership with Farfetch
BoF has learned that Condé Nast will refocus its e-commerce strategy via a new partnership with Farfetch. Style.com will cease operations, effective immediately.
The End of Style.com: Condé Nast Inks New Partnership with Farfetch
BoF has learned that Condé Nast will refocus its e-commerce strategy via a new partnership with Farfetch. Style.com will cease operations, effective immediately.
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.
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
Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz Exits Vogue Arabia
The Saudi princess has confirmed that she was fired as editor-in-chief of Vogue Arabia after only two issues. It is understood that a new editor has already been appointed.
Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz Exits Vogue Arabia
The Saudi princess has confirmed that she was fired as editor-in-chief of Vogue Arabia after only two issues. It is understood that a new editor has already been appointed.
News & Analysis
British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
Enninful, the former style director at W Magazine, succeeds Alexandra Shulman, who resigned after 25 years in January.
British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
Enninful, the former style director at W Magazine, succeeds Alexandra Shulman, who resigned after 25 years in January.
Retail
Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO
In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.
Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO
In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.
News & Analysis
Alexandra Shulman to Step Down as Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue
Alexandra Shulman is standing down from her position as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after 25 years.
Alexandra Shulman to Step Down as Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue
Alexandra Shulman is standing down from her position as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after 25 years.
News & Analysis
Deborah Needleman Departs T Magazine
The editor-in-chief of The New York Times style magazine is leaving after four years at the helm.
Deborah Needleman Departs T Magazine
The editor-in-chief of The New York Times style magazine is leaving after four years at the helm.
News & Analysis
Suno Quietly Closes Shop
The award-winning New York-based label will not ship its spring collection.
Suno Quietly Closes Shop
The award-winning New York-based label will not ship its spring collection.
Luxury
Richemont CEO, CFO to Retire As Profit Plunges
Chief executive officer Richard Lepeu and chief financial officer Gary Saage will both retire next year, as the company reported a decline in first-half profit.
Richemont CEO, CFO to Retire As Profit Plunges
Chief executive officer Richard Lepeu and chief financial officer Gary Saage will both retire next year, as the company reported a decline in first-half profit.
News & Analysis
Condé Nast Chairman Chuck Townsend Retiring
The chairman of Condé Nast is retiring amidst sweeping changes at the print-led media giant, as it tries to transform itself into a major digital player.
Condé Nast Chairman Chuck Townsend Retiring
The chairman of Condé Nast is retiring amidst sweeping changes at the print-led media giant, as it tries to transform itself into a major digital player.
The News in Brief
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.
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.