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Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.

News & Analysis

Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.


Retail

US Retailers Tiptoe Into the Holiday Season Blind and Weary

The season represents about 20 percent of annual retail sales each year, and stores need some relief after enduring months of turmoil as the health crisis roiled the world economy.

Retail

US Retailers Tiptoe Into the Holiday Season Blind and Weary

The season represents about 20 percent of annual retail sales each year, and stores need some relief after enduring months of turmoil as the health crisis roiled the world economy.


Retail

Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020

The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.

Retail

Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020

The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.


Retail

Weakened Demand at Stores Signals More Trouble for Garment Suppliers

With retailers looking to sell old inventory and seasonless basics, new orders for factories in garment hubs like Bangladesh are down by as much as 45 percent compared to last year.

Retail

Weakened Demand at Stores Signals More Trouble for Garment Suppliers

With retailers looking to sell old inventory and seasonless basics, new orders for factories in garment hubs like Bangladesh are down by as much as 45 percent compared to last year.


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It’s Time for Fashion to Clean Up Its Act. Please Join Us.

You’re invited to the BoF Professional Summit on How to Build a Responsible Fashion Business, broadcast live on 17 June 2020.

News & Analysis

It’s Time for Fashion to Clean Up Its Act. Please Join Us.

You’re invited to the BoF Professional Summit on How to Build a Responsible Fashion Business, broadcast live on 17 June 2020.


Marketing

For Brands Boycotting Facebook, Here's Where to Put Your Marketing Dollars

From billboards to Pinterest, there are new opportunities for brands looking to get a bigger bang for their advertising buck.

Marketing

For Brands Boycotting Facebook, Here's Where to Put Your Marketing Dollars

From billboards to Pinterest, there are new opportunities for brands looking to get a bigger bang for their advertising buck.


Retail

Levi's Returns to Life in China as Stores Reopen, Online Sales Rise

But the American company is facing a mounting crisis at home, where it will furlough all its retail store staff.

Retail

Levi's Returns to Life in China as Stores Reopen, Online Sales Rise

But the American company is facing a mounting crisis at home, where it will furlough all its retail store staff.


News & Analysis

When Every Day Is a Sale, Stores Struggle to Catch Shoppers’ Eye

As American parents are expected to spend $507 on average on school-related items in the upcoming season, retailers are urged to look towards consumers for product cues.

News & Analysis

When Every Day Is a Sale, Stores Struggle to Catch Shoppers’ Eye

As American parents are expected to spend $507 on average on school-related items in the upcoming season, retailers are urged to look towards consumers for product cues.


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China

Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business

With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?

China

Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business

With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?


News & Analysis

Levi’s Shares Fall to Record Low

Shares of the denim company sank as much as 6.6 percent after Goldman Sachs issued its first sell rating.

News & Analysis

Levi’s Shares Fall to Record Low

Shares of the denim company sank as much as 6.6 percent after Goldman Sachs issued its first sell rating.


News & Analysis

How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second

For most of its 166-year history, Levi’s was known solely for its jeans. But in the last few years it’s built T-shirts and tops into a $1 billion business.

News & Analysis

How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second

For most of its 166-year history, Levi’s was known solely for its jeans. But in the last few years it’s built T-shirts and tops into a $1 billion business.


Financial Markets

Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow

Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.

Financial Markets

Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow

Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.