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.
The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.
The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.
The retailer, reeling under debt and declining foot traffic, is the latest in a long line of retailers filing for bankruptcy as shoppers shift their spending online.
The retailer, reeling under debt and declining foot traffic, is the latest in a long line of retailers filing for bankruptcy as shoppers shift their spending online.
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After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.
After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.
The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.
The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.
The company's shares are trading at a 17-year low, making it a vulnerable acquisition target, having struggled as its logo-stamped t-shirts and sweaters have lost their fashion appeal.
The company's shares are trading at a 17-year low, making it a vulnerable acquisition target, having struggled as its logo-stamped t-shirts and sweaters have lost their fashion appeal.
A report showed that just because teens have jobs, that doesn't mean they want to spend their hard-earned money on clothing and shoes like they once did.
A report showed that just because teens have jobs, that doesn't mean they want to spend their hard-earned money on clothing and shoes like they once did.
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The results missed Wall Street expectations by one cent.
The results missed Wall Street expectations by one cent.
Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.
Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.
Abercrombie's net sales fell 6.5 percent to $821.73 million, down for the 15th straight quarter.
Abercrombie's net sales fell 6.5 percent to $821.73 million, down for the 15th straight quarter.
"Anyone over 35 might look at you blankly if you mention vintage kilo sales, but they are increasingly popular with teenagers and students looking
"Anyone over 35 might look at you blankly if you mention vintage kilo sales, but they are increasingly popular with teenagers and students looking
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.