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Luxury

BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality

From home design to hotels, the $4.3 trillion lifestyle sector is set for growth as customers prioritise experience and place greater value on the spaces where they live, work and socialise, according to BoF Insights’ new report.

Luxury

BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality

From home design to hotels, the $4.3 trillion lifestyle sector is set for growth as customers prioritise experience and place greater value on the spaces where they live, work and socialise, according to BoF Insights’ new report.


Retail

Pangaia to Cut up to a Third of Jobs in Swiss Move

The brand will cut as many as 50 jobs as it moves its headquarters from London to Switzerland.

Retail

Pangaia to Cut up to a Third of Jobs in Swiss Move

The brand will cut as many as 50 jobs as it moves its headquarters from London to Switzerland.


Sports

What a Winning Strategy Looks Like in Today’s Sneaker Market

Nike and On are dominating the sneaker category today thanks to their focus on performance-driven products and discipline in their direct channels.

Sports

What a Winning Strategy Looks Like in Today’s Sneaker Market

Nike and On are dominating the sneaker category today thanks to their focus on performance-driven products and discipline in their direct channels.


Sustainability

Can a Zero-Carbon Sneaker Make Allbirds Cool Again?

The footwear company says it has cracked its holy-grail goal to develop a net-zero carbon shoe. All investors want is a path to profitability.

Sustainability

Can a Zero-Carbon Sneaker Make Allbirds Cool Again?

The footwear company says it has cracked its holy-grail goal to develop a net-zero carbon shoe. All investors want is a path to profitability.


Retail

Vans Knows You’re Sick of Their Shoes

For 15 years, the canvas sneaker giant rode a wave of teen demand for its classic styles, only to find itself on the outs when customers moved on to more innovative footwear. Will its new products drive growth again?

Retail

Vans Knows You’re Sick of Their Shoes

For 15 years, the canvas sneaker giant rode a wave of teen demand for its classic styles, only to find itself on the outs when customers moved on to more innovative footwear. Will its new products drive growth again?


Workplace & Talent

How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles

Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.

Workplace & Talent

How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles

Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.


Direct-to-Consumer

How UK Brands Can Navigate US Expansion

To break into the hard-to-penetrate American market, British-born DTC upstarts are embracing wholesale and investing in US-centric marketing channels.

Direct-to-Consumer

How UK Brands Can Navigate US Expansion

To break into the hard-to-penetrate American market, British-born DTC upstarts are embracing wholesale and investing in US-centric marketing channels.


Global Markets

Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America

The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?

Global Markets

Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America

The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?


Direct-to-Consumer

Are DTC Brands Pulling Off Brick-and-Mortar?

As online advertising remains expensive and crowded, digital brands continue to invest in physical stores to drive customer growth. Warby Parker and Allbirds provide disparate case studies for how to navigate physical retail.

Direct-to-Consumer

Are DTC Brands Pulling Off Brick-and-Mortar?

As online advertising remains expensive and crowded, digital brands continue to invest in physical stores to drive customer growth. Warby Parker and Allbirds provide disparate case studies for how to navigate physical retail.


Direct-to-Consumer

How the DTC Bust Could Play Out

Fashion and beauty start-up valuations appear to have stabilised after plunging last year, though it may be months or even years before many return to their old highs — if they ever do. But there are ways for emerging and established players to ride out the downturn.

Direct-to-Consumer

How the DTC Bust Could Play Out

Fashion and beauty start-up valuations appear to have stabilised after plunging last year, though it may be months or even years before many return to their old highs — if they ever do. But there are ways for emerging and established players to ride out the downturn.


Retail

Parade Inks Target Partnership

The direct-to-consumer underwear brand is now sold in 400 of the chain’s big-box stores nationwide — its second wholesale deal after Urban Outfitters.

Retail

Parade Inks Target Partnership

The direct-to-consumer underwear brand is now sold in 400 of the chain’s big-box stores nationwide — its second wholesale deal after Urban Outfitters.


Luxury

Thebe Magugu Wants to Build an International Brand Without Forgetting the Customers at Home

The South African designer is taking a step back from the global stage by prioritising his local market, investing in DTC and working with new stockists across Africa.

Luxury

Thebe Magugu Wants to Build an International Brand Without Forgetting the Customers at Home

The South African designer is taking a step back from the global stage by prioritising his local market, investing in DTC and working with new stockists across Africa.