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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Retail
How Zalando Is Fighting Off Amazon and Building the Spotify of Fashion
Ten years ago, Robert Gentz and David Schneider founded what has become Europe’s biggest fashion e-commerce player. Now, Amazon is targeting their turf, but the duo has bigger plans: an operating system for fashion.
How Zalando Is Fighting Off Amazon and Building the Spotify of Fashion
Ten years ago, Robert Gentz and David Schneider founded what has become Europe’s biggest fashion e-commerce player. Now, Amazon is targeting their turf, but the duo has bigger plans: an operating system for fashion.
Workplace & Talent
Asos Names Former ITV Boss as Next Chairman
The British online fashion retailer has appointed Adam Crozier, the former boss of broadcaster ITV, as its chairman.
Asos Names Former ITV Boss as Next Chairman
The British online fashion retailer has appointed Adam Crozier, the former boss of broadcaster ITV, as its chairman.
News & Analysis
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2018
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, featuring books on fashion industry legends like Charles James, Richard Avedon and more.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2018
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, featuring books on fashion industry legends like Charles James, Richard Avedon and more.
News & Analysis
The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.
The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.
Luxury
Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.
Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.
News & Analysis
A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own
The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.
A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own
The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.
Luxury
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Workplace & Talent
Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House
Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.
Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House
Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.
Luxury
LVMH's Antoine Arnault Takes Up Group Image as Heirs Flex Muscle
When it comes to the future of LVMH, chief Bernard Arnault has made it clear that family comes first.
LVMH's Antoine Arnault Takes Up Group Image as Heirs Flex Muscle
When it comes to the future of LVMH, chief Bernard Arnault has made it clear that family comes first.
Beauty
Revlon Appoints First-Ever Female CEO Amid Turnaround Efforts
While the make-up company sells products almost entirely to women, it has only appointed its first female chief executive.
Revlon Appoints First-Ever Female CEO Amid Turnaround Efforts
While the make-up company sells products almost entirely to women, it has only appointed its first female chief executive.
Sustainability
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
Luxury
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
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.