An uncertain economy and freefalling resale prices have created a sense of unease in the category, but watch dealers and experts say the best is still ahead.
An uncertain economy and freefalling resale prices have created a sense of unease in the category, but watch dealers and experts say the best is still ahead.
Touting AI-driven personalisation tools, a new e-commerce marketplace called Shoptrue wants to be a one-stop shop for online fashion. But many have tried before — and failed.
Touting AI-driven personalisation tools, a new e-commerce marketplace called Shoptrue wants to be a one-stop shop for online fashion. But many have tried before — and failed.
As the economy weakens and funding dries up, more digital upstarts will face pressure to sell. They’ll have no trouble finding buyers – if they can prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.
As the economy weakens and funding dries up, more digital upstarts will face pressure to sell. They’ll have no trouble finding buyers – if they can prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.
After years of trial and error, rental platforms have found new ways to improve margins and acquire customers, such as focussing on niche categories. Profitability remains elusive, however.
After years of trial and error, rental platforms have found new ways to improve margins and acquire customers, such as focussing on niche categories. Profitability remains elusive, however.
The diverging paths for the two trailblazing direct-to-consumer brands is the latest indication that investors now value a clear path to profitability over growth.
The diverging paths for the two trailblazing direct-to-consumer brands is the latest indication that investors now value a clear path to profitability over growth.
BoF’s Rahul Malik speaks with Tirath Kamdar of eBay and Fashionphile’s Sarah Davis about new research into why consumers are investing in luxury handbags, watches and jewellery and what this means for high-end resale.
BoF’s Rahul Malik speaks with Tirath Kamdar of eBay and Fashionphile’s Sarah Davis about new research into why consumers are investing in luxury handbags, watches and jewellery and what this means for high-end resale.
The Chinese retailer’s influence on manufacturing has been just as seismic. Now, the breakneck supply chain pioneered by Shein is allowing a new swathe of brands to make the most of operating in the colossal retailer’s slipstream.
The Chinese retailer’s influence on manufacturing has been just as seismic. Now, the breakneck supply chain pioneered by Shein is allowing a new swathe of brands to make the most of operating in the colossal retailer’s slipstream.
Retailers sitting on piles of unsold merchandise have little choice but to ramp up discounts. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to attract bargain hunters.
Retailers sitting on piles of unsold merchandise have little choice but to ramp up discounts. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to attract bargain hunters.
BoF sits with Andrew Pease, senior growth director at Happy Returns, and consumer psychologist Kate Nightingale, to hear how companies can transform returns from customer pain point to growth opportunity.
BoF sits with Andrew Pease, senior growth director at Happy Returns, and consumer psychologist Kate Nightingale, to hear how companies can transform returns from customer pain point to growth opportunity.
Netflix argues that its audience size justifies the hefty price tag it plans to charge advertisers to place spots. Being an early advertiser on the biggest video streamer has its advantages, but there are a lot of potential downsides for smaller brands to consider.
Netflix argues that its audience size justifies the hefty price tag it plans to charge advertisers to place spots. Being an early advertiser on the biggest video streamer has its advantages, but there are a lot of potential downsides for smaller brands to consider.
Emerging labels can catch the eyes of inundated buyers through savvy pitching, leveraging relationships with celebrity fans and compelling social-media profiles.
Emerging labels can catch the eyes of inundated buyers through savvy pitching, leveraging relationships with celebrity fans and compelling social-media profiles.
When even Glossier and Allbirds are signing deals with multi-brand retailers, it’s clear the go-it-alone era is over. Here’s how some new brands are building wholesale into their business plan from the get-go.
When even Glossier and Allbirds are signing deals with multi-brand retailers, it’s clear the go-it-alone era is over. Here’s how some new brands are building wholesale into their business plan from the get-go.
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
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.
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.