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.
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Luxury
Virgil Abloh: ‘I Am Not a Designer’
The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process.
Virgil Abloh: ‘I Am Not a Designer’
The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process.
Luxury
How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose
The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose
The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
China
Alibaba's Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, to Retire
The Chinese entrepreneur discusses his plans for a future after Alibaba.
Alibaba's Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, to Retire
The Chinese entrepreneur discusses his plans for a future after Alibaba.
News & Analysis
Burberry Stops Destroying Product and Bans Real Fur
A PR backlash enveloped Burberry following the revelation that it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold product last year. Now, the company is ending the practice and banning animal fur. In a global exclusive interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti to decode the thinking behind the move.
Burberry Stops Destroying Product and Bans Real Fur
A PR backlash enveloped Burberry following the revelation that it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold product last year. Now, the company is ending the practice and banning animal fur. In a global exclusive interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti to decode the thinking behind the move.
Luxury
Rūh: The Gentlewoman of Luxury Fashion
With a locked website and weekly events, the New York-based womenswear label is taking a collective approach to fashion that transcends just product.
Rūh: The Gentlewoman of Luxury Fashion
With a locked website and weekly events, the New York-based womenswear label is taking a collective approach to fashion that transcends just product.
Technology
Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.
Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.
News & Analysis
Jewellery Maker Pandora Hires New China Chief
The Danish company has recruited Geena Tok from Nike to head its business in China, where it has been challenged by a rise in sales on the grey market.
Jewellery Maker Pandora Hires New China Chief
The Danish company has recruited Geena Tok from Nike to head its business in China, where it has been challenged by a rise in sales on the grey market.
News & Analysis
Remembering Mark Sebba
The beloved former chief executive of Net-a-Porter passed away on Monday in Crete.
Remembering Mark Sebba
The beloved former chief executive of Net-a-Porter passed away on Monday in Crete.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
Global Markets
GQ Middle East Launches With Youngest Editor
New editor-in-chief Adam Baidawi discusses his appointment with BoF and his plans for the new men's fashion title that will bow in September.
GQ Middle East Launches With Youngest Editor
New editor-in-chief Adam Baidawi discusses his appointment with BoF and his plans for the new men's fashion title that will bow in September.
News & Analysis
Amazon Workers in Europe Strike on Prime Day
Thousands of workers are on strike in Germany, joining colleagues in Spain and Poland in taking action that coincides with a major sales promotion.
Amazon Workers in Europe Strike on Prime Day
Thousands of workers are on strike in Germany, joining colleagues in Spain and Poland in taking action that coincides with a major sales promotion.
Beauty
Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales
This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.
Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales
This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.
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.