US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
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.
entrepreneurship
Financial Markets
Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy
Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.
Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy
Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.
Entrepreneurship
Introducing the BoF Start-Up School
Today, we are pleased to release Start-Up School, a resource composed of detailed practical advice on topics ranging from fundraising to finding product-market fit to planning an exit; along with tools, templates and frameworks.
Introducing the BoF Start-Up School
Today, we are pleased to release Start-Up School, a resource composed of detailed practical advice on topics ranging from fundraising to finding product-market fit to planning an exit; along with tools, templates and frameworks.
Entrepreneurship
‘Modern Entrepreneurs’ Serena Williams and Huda Kattan Are BoF's Newest Cover Stars
Dramatic changes in the business landscape have made entrepreneurship a truly global phenomenon. But what does it take to build a successful venture in today’s turbulent yet opportunity-rich world?
‘Modern Entrepreneurs’ Serena Williams and Huda Kattan Are BoF's Newest Cover Stars
Dramatic changes in the business landscape have made entrepreneurship a truly global phenomenon. But what does it take to build a successful venture in today’s turbulent yet opportunity-rich world?
Entrepreneurship
The BoF Podcast: Michèle Lamy, a Life in Extreme Style
The singular personality joined BoF’s editor-at-large Tim Blanks at VOICES to discuss her nomadic approach to creative pursuits.
The BoF Podcast: Michèle Lamy, a Life in Extreme Style
The singular personality joined BoF’s editor-at-large Tim Blanks at VOICES to discuss her nomadic approach to creative pursuits.
Entrepreneurship
Founder or Freelancer: How to Succeed in Business as a Solo Act
Just because you’ve started a company — or gone freelance — doesn’t mean you know anything about how to actually make it work. Sarah Brown gets advice from the pros on how to hone the hustle and set yourself up for success.
Founder or Freelancer: How to Succeed in Business as a Solo Act
Just because you’ve started a company — or gone freelance — doesn’t mean you know anything about how to actually make it work. Sarah Brown gets advice from the pros on how to hone the hustle and set yourself up for success.
Technology
Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?
Backed by the likes of President Macron and LVMH, the world’s fashion capital is rolling out the red carpet for tech start-ups as well as designer labels. BoF goes behind the hype.
Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?
Backed by the likes of President Macron and LVMH, the world’s fashion capital is rolling out the red carpet for tech start-ups as well as designer labels. BoF goes behind the hype.
Entrepreneurship
Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World
In episode two of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her 45-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant.
Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World
In episode two of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her 45-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant.
Entrepreneurship
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Entrepreneurship
Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship
In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.
Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship
In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.
Financial Markets
How to Fund Your Fashion Business
Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.
How to Fund Your Fashion Business
Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.
Entrepreneurship
Building a Fashion Business from Scratch
Every modern fashion business needs a rock-solid angle to stand out from the crowd. Some of the industry's most successful founders break the 'big idea' into three key components.
Building a Fashion Business from Scratch
Every modern fashion business needs a rock-solid angle to stand out from the crowd. Some of the industry's most successful founders break the 'big idea' into three key components.
Entrepreneurship
5 Lessons on How to Build a Business in Fashion
Instagram’s Eva Chen, Away’s Jen Rubio, Aurora James of Brother Vellies and Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo of Everybody joined BoF's Lauren Sherman to discuss entrepreneurship in fashion.
5 Lessons on How to Build a Business in Fashion
Instagram’s Eva Chen, Away’s Jen Rubio, Aurora James of Brother Vellies and Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo of Everybody joined BoF's Lauren Sherman to discuss entrepreneurship in fashion.
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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.