Though poorly understood by many fashion executives and investors, upstream supply chains are a powerful lever for value creation, writes John Thorbeck in the first instalment of a new column: First Mile.
Though poorly understood by many fashion executives and investors, upstream supply chains are a powerful lever for value creation, writes John Thorbeck in the first instalment of a new column: First Mile.
Walmart is going up against Target, Ulta and others in its efforts to become a destination where people can find some of the newest and coolest names in beauty.
Walmart is going up against Target, Ulta and others in its efforts to become a destination where people can find some of the newest and coolest names in beauty.
Charlotte Palermino, a leading ‘skinfluencer’ and co-founder of decidedly not clean skin care brand Dieux, is using her platform to shift the conversation around “clean beauty.”
Charlotte Palermino, a leading ‘skinfluencer’ and co-founder of decidedly not clean skin care brand Dieux, is using her platform to shift the conversation around “clean beauty.”
The American department store, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2020, is intent on convincing shoppers it is the premiere retail destination as people reenter the world.
The American department store, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2020, is intent on convincing shoppers it is the premiere retail destination as people reenter the world.
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In April, luxury brands went crazy for collaborations while some of Italy’s fashion titans more openly embraced the idea of an Italian luxury champion to rival LVMH and Kering, writes Pierre Mallevays in this month’s Market Pulse.
In April, luxury brands went crazy for collaborations while some of Italy’s fashion titans more openly embraced the idea of an Italian luxury champion to rival LVMH and Kering, writes Pierre Mallevays in this month’s Market Pulse.
A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
Brands like Aerie and VS Pink relied on in-person student events and campus ambassadors to drive sales. Can they replicate that success online?
Brands like Aerie and VS Pink relied on in-person student events and campus ambassadors to drive sales. Can they replicate that success online?
Burberry's turnaround was always going to be an uphill battle. Now, as the pandemic thwarts the company's plans to reinvigorate top-line growth this year, Marco Gobbetti is betting that a digital edge with Asia's Millennial and Gen-Z clients will pay off.
Burberry's turnaround was always going to be an uphill battle. Now, as the pandemic thwarts the company's plans to reinvigorate top-line growth this year, Marco Gobbetti is betting that a digital edge with Asia's Millennial and Gen-Z clients will pay off.
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From community dialogues to prioritising purpose, Afterpay’s Nick Molnar and Manu Atelier Co-Founder Merve Manastir share their insights into the key metrics and measures to build a relationship with the Gen-Z consumer.
From community dialogues to prioritising purpose, Afterpay’s Nick Molnar and Manu Atelier Co-Founder Merve Manastir share their insights into the key metrics and measures to build a relationship with the Gen-Z consumer.
Equipped with raw consumer data and an expansive market view, payment solutions provider Afterpay shares its insights on the spending priorities of the elusive Gen-Z consumer. Here, BoF identifies its key findings.
Equipped with raw consumer data and an expansive market view, payment solutions provider Afterpay shares its insights on the spending priorities of the elusive Gen-Z consumer. Here, BoF identifies its key findings.
Brands need to investigate how consumer debt will impact their recovery plans in the world’s largest luxury market. While some experts downplay concerns, others believe it could throw a spanner in the works.
Brands need to investigate how consumer debt will impact their recovery plans in the world’s largest luxury market. While some experts downplay concerns, others believe it could throw a spanner in the works.
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.
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.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.