Saks Global to Shut 15 More Stores as Part of Restructuring
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
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Saks Owner to Acquire Neiman Marcus - Report
The $2.65 billion deal includes financial assistance from Amazon, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Saks Owner to Acquire Neiman Marcus - Report
The $2.65 billion deal includes financial assistance from Amazon, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Stores Defining a New Era of Multi-Brand Retail
As department stores and online giants struggle, a new generation of independent boutiques are carving out their own path for success. Often that means eschewing easy online sales, investing in brick-and-mortar offerings and taking a chance on emerging labels.
The Stores Defining a New Era of Multi-Brand Retail
As department stores and online giants struggle, a new generation of independent boutiques are carving out their own path for success. Often that means eschewing easy online sales, investing in brick-and-mortar offerings and taking a chance on emerging labels.
This Week: What Elections in the UK and France Mean for Fashion
The promise of political stability in the UK, and the opposite in France, has the industry closely watching the polls.
This Week: What Elections in the UK and France Mean for Fashion
The promise of political stability in the UK, and the opposite in France, has the industry closely watching the polls.
Is Gap’s Turnaround Finally Working?
Signs of recovery at the American retailer have convinced some analysts that its stock may be undervalued. Others say it’s too soon to tell, but even the sceptics note improvements on product, merchandising and markdowns.
Is Gap’s Turnaround Finally Working?
Signs of recovery at the American retailer have convinced some analysts that its stock may be undervalued. Others say it’s too soon to tell, but even the sceptics note improvements on product, merchandising and markdowns.
Why Revolve Is Buying Paris Couture House Alexandre Vauthier
The US e-tailer, a long-time stockist of Vauthier, is acquiring the label out of administration with plans to boost merchandising and e-commerce, BoF can exclusively reveal.
Why Revolve Is Buying Paris Couture House Alexandre Vauthier
The US e-tailer, a long-time stockist of Vauthier, is acquiring the label out of administration with plans to boost merchandising and e-commerce, BoF can exclusively reveal.
Adidas CEO Rides Samba Craze to Revive Brand After Ye Debacle
Bjorn Gulden’s reliance on gut instinct has produced some successes already, but investors are wondering how far it will carry the company and whether it could create new vulnerabilities in the future.
Adidas CEO Rides Samba Craze to Revive Brand After Ye Debacle
Bjorn Gulden’s reliance on gut instinct has produced some successes already, but investors are wondering how far it will carry the company and whether it could create new vulnerabilities in the future.
This Week: Levi’s, H&M and Nike Try to Clear a Low Bar; Couture Week
The fashion giants are mid-turnaround, but could use strong quarterly results to buy time for their plans to kick in.
This Week: Levi’s, H&M and Nike Try to Clear a Low Bar; Couture Week
The fashion giants are mid-turnaround, but could use strong quarterly results to buy time for their plans to kick in.
BoF Live | How to Reach Gen-Z Consumers on Social Channels
Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for our next #BoFLIVE.
BoF Live | How to Reach Gen-Z Consumers on Social Channels
Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for our next #BoFLIVE.
Shein’s Pre-IPO Charm Offensive Hits Roadblocks in Europe
With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.
Shein’s Pre-IPO Charm Offensive Hits Roadblocks in Europe
With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.
UK Clothing Sales to EU Plummet as Brexit Red Tape Deters Exporters
The UK has also failed to benefit from a boom in online goods sales in the EU since 2019, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations have deterred firms from sending goods across the Channel.
UK Clothing Sales to EU Plummet as Brexit Red Tape Deters Exporters
The UK has also failed to benefit from a boom in online goods sales in the EU since 2019, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations have deterred firms from sending goods across the Channel.
Lululemon Is at a Crossroads
When the company reports earnings today, analysts expect another quarter of slowing growth. The question is whether Lululemon’s ongoing slowdown is temporary or a sign that the brand is trapped in a downward spiral.
Lululemon Is at a Crossroads
When the company reports earnings today, analysts expect another quarter of slowing growth. The question is whether Lululemon’s ongoing slowdown is temporary or a sign that the brand is trapped in a downward spiral.
After China, Zara Expands Live Shopping Experiment to Europe and US
The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.
After China, Zara Expands Live Shopping Experiment to Europe and US
The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.
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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.
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.
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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
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.
EBay Is Laying Off About 800 Workers
The cuts affect roughly 6 percent of the company’s global workforce and comes a week after it said it would acquire Depop.