The Swiss group will sell an additional 3.2 percent to Symphony Global, leaving YNAP without a controlling shareholder. The deal paves the way for Farfetch to potentially take control of the loss-making e-tailer, the companies said.
The Swiss group will sell an additional 3.2 percent to Symphony Global, leaving YNAP without a controlling shareholder. The deal paves the way for Farfetch to potentially take control of the loss-making e-tailer, the companies said.
This month, Facebook decided to pull back on livestream shopping — a tactic that has failed to gain meaningful traction in the West despite being a wild success in China.
This month, Facebook decided to pull back on livestream shopping — a tactic that has failed to gain meaningful traction in the West despite being a wild success in China.
The once-hyped activewear brand, which went on the market in June, is growing. But at what cost?
The once-hyped activewear brand, which went on the market in June, is growing. But at what cost?
With an eye toward driving product relevance across the entire retail stack, retailers and brands like The North Face, Bloomingdales and Vans are using Artificial Intelligence tools to create more bespoke e-commerce experiences for customers. BoF meets Lily AI co-founder Purva Gupta to learn more.
With an eye toward driving product relevance across the entire retail stack, retailers and brands like The North Face, Bloomingdales and Vans are using Artificial Intelligence tools to create more bespoke e-commerce experiences for customers. BoF meets Lily AI co-founder Purva Gupta to learn more.
The value of hyped shoes on the aftermarket has fallen in recent months, raising questions about whether it’s a momentary stumble or a sign that the category is losing steam.
The value of hyped shoes on the aftermarket has fallen in recent months, raising questions about whether it’s a momentary stumble or a sign that the category is losing steam.
Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.
Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.
The Zegna-owned brand seeks to double sales to over $500 million from $230 million in 2021 while maintaining its insider cachet. CEO Rodrigo Bazan sees opening intimate boutiques in offbeat locations as a path to keep growing in a luxury market dominated by European giants.
The Zegna-owned brand seeks to double sales to over $500 million from $230 million in 2021 while maintaining its insider cachet. CEO Rodrigo Bazan sees opening intimate boutiques in offbeat locations as a path to keep growing in a luxury market dominated by European giants.
Galaxy raised $4.5 million to power its personalised secondhand marketplace, inviting influencers and independent boutiques to sell on the app.
Galaxy raised $4.5 million to power its personalised secondhand marketplace, inviting influencers and independent boutiques to sell on the app.
Influencers helped turn Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary Sale into a major moment for the department store. This year, the retailer is leaning less on social media marketing, and some creators say they’re downplaying what was once their biggest moneymaker.
Influencers helped turn Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary Sale into a major moment for the department store. This year, the retailer is leaning less on social media marketing, and some creators say they’re downplaying what was once their biggest moneymaker.
From casualisation to the decline of streetwear, BoF unpacks what’s driving the “unprecedented” boom in the men’s market.
From casualisation to the decline of streetwear, BoF unpacks what’s driving the “unprecedented” boom in the men’s market.
The mall retailer has also tapped Horacio “Haio” Barbeito as chief executive of its Old Navy brand.
The mall retailer has also tapped Horacio “Haio” Barbeito as chief executive of its Old Navy brand.
Beighton is the fourth CEO to run the luxury e-tailer in less than five years as its private equity owners struggle to improve performance.
Beighton is the fourth CEO to run the luxury e-tailer in less than five years as its private equity owners struggle to improve performance.
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.