Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
publishing
Media
Culture Trumps Politics at Phillip Picardi’s Out Magazine
With the release of his first issue at the LGBTQ publication, the editor-in-chief lays out his vision for rejuvenating the troubled title: influential voices, inclusivity and not reflexively playing into the news cycle.
Culture Trumps Politics at Phillip Picardi’s Out Magazine
With the release of his first issue at the LGBTQ publication, the editor-in-chief lays out his vision for rejuvenating the troubled title: influential voices, inclusivity and not reflexively playing into the news cycle.
News & Analysis
Babs Simpson, Taste-Making Fashion Editor at Vogue, Is Dead at 105
"She searched out Hemingway in Cuba, dressed Marilyn Monroe for her final sitting with Bert Stern and tromped through Ireland with Anjelica Huston
Babs Simpson, Taste-Making Fashion Editor at Vogue, Is Dead at 105
"She searched out Hemingway in Cuba, dressed Marilyn Monroe for her final sitting with Bert Stern and tromped through Ireland with Anjelica Huston
Media
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
Global Markets
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
Media
Quartz Sold to Japanese Media Firm in Deal Worth up to $110 Million
Uzabase will acquire the fast-rising business publication from Atlantic Media as it looks to accelerate its overseas expansion.
Quartz Sold to Japanese Media Firm in Deal Worth up to $110 Million
Uzabase will acquire the fast-rising business publication from Atlantic Media as it looks to accelerate its overseas expansion.
News & Analysis
YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off
In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?
YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off
In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?
News & Analysis
Fashion Has Its Own Vices
Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.
Fashion Has Its Own Vices
Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.
News & Analysis
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
News & Analysis
Publishers Are Trying to Become Ad Agencies. They Shouldn't.
Media companies should conduct more experiments with alternative revenue streams rather than churning out mediocre content for brands, argues Amy Odell.
Publishers Are Trying to Become Ad Agencies. They Shouldn't.
Media companies should conduct more experiments with alternative revenue streams rather than churning out mediocre content for brands, argues Amy Odell.
News & Analysis
L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch
Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.
L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch
Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.
Sustainability
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
News & Analysis
It's Not Just Facebook. Publishers Have Privacy Issues, Too.
Ad-supported publishers should explain more clearly that marketing powered by user data enables them to provide content for free. For many consumers, this is a worthwhile trade.
It's Not Just Facebook. Publishers Have Privacy Issues, Too.
Ad-supported publishers should explain more clearly that marketing powered by user data enables them to provide content for free. For many consumers, this is a worthwhile trade.
The News in Brief
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.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
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.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.