Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
digital-media
Technology
Snap Launches Dynamic Ads to Draw More Advertisers
The tech company's new advertising strategy will help it compete for digital ad dollars in a market dominated by Google and Facebook.
Snap Launches Dynamic Ads to Draw More Advertisers
The tech company's new advertising strategy will help it compete for digital ad dollars in a market dominated by Google and Facebook.
Media
Vice Media to Acquire Refinery29 in Drive for Female Audiences
The deal marks the biggest move yet by Vice Chief Executive Officer Nancy Dubuc, who has been trying to revive the once high-flying media company since taking over last year.
Vice Media to Acquire Refinery29 in Drive for Female Audiences
The deal marks the biggest move yet by Vice Chief Executive Officer Nancy Dubuc, who has been trying to revive the once high-flying media company since taking over last year.
Media
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
Media
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Media
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
China
Madame Figaro Launches Hong Kong Edition
The French weekly is expanding into another East Asian market after taking on China and Japan, but some wonder whether now is the right time to be launching local Hong Kong editions.
Madame Figaro Launches Hong Kong Edition
The French weekly is expanding into another East Asian market after taking on China and Japan, but some wonder whether now is the right time to be launching local Hong Kong editions.
Media
Vogue China's Daniela Paudice: 'I Wish We Would Come to a More Complete Understanding of How We Will Evolve'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Daniela Paudice, fashion director at large for Vogue China, Vogue Me and Vogue Film.
Vogue China's Daniela Paudice: 'I Wish We Would Come to a More Complete Understanding of How We Will Evolve'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Daniela Paudice, fashion director at large for Vogue China, Vogue Me and Vogue Film.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Highsnobiety to Partner with Prada on E-Commerce Launch
The streetwear platform plans to launch its own private label before the end of the year and projects that its online shop will account for 50 percent of overall revenue within five years. Founder David Fischer talks about the new initiative.
The BoF Podcast: Highsnobiety to Partner with Prada on E-Commerce Launch
The streetwear platform plans to launch its own private label before the end of the year and projects that its online shop will account for 50 percent of overall revenue within five years. Founder David Fischer talks about the new initiative.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Marketing
Will Apple News+ Threaten Digital Media Subscriptions?
At $10 per month, Apple's new service might be very attractive to casual readers who want to peruse a few articles each month from a variety of news sources.
Will Apple News+ Threaten Digital Media Subscriptions?
At $10 per month, Apple's new service might be very attractive to casual readers who want to peruse a few articles each month from a variety of news sources.
Marketing
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media
The BoF Podcast: John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World
The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
The BoF Podcast: John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World
The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
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.