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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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.
Luxury E-Commerce: Who’s Surviving and Why
Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies.
Luxury E-Commerce: Who’s Surviving and Why
Experts say Mytheresa, Ssense and Moda Operandi have kept afloat in a challenged space by honing in on a particular consumer, curating their assortments and executing on retail basics. Still, the road ahead is tough, and the bigger they get, the harder it will be to sustain these strategies.
This Week: Lululemon’s Struggles, Dior’s Scottish Outing, Alexander Wang’s Show
The activewear giant will test the recent run of stronger-than-expected earnings.
This Week: Lululemon’s Struggles, Dior’s Scottish Outing, Alexander Wang’s Show
The activewear giant will test the recent run of stronger-than-expected earnings.
Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios | The BoF Podcast
The Spanish footballer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his strong sense of personal style and shares his plans for the launch of his new label Gospel Estudios.
Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios | The BoF Podcast
The Spanish footballer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he developed his strong sense of personal style and shares his plans for the launch of his new label Gospel Estudios.
This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts
Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.
This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts
Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.
Gildan’s Entire Board Resigns, Handing Victory to Activist Browning West
The company, one of the world’s largest makers of affordable T-shirts and owner of the American Apparel brand, has spent months embroiled in a toxic feud over its direction and who should be in charge.
Gildan’s Entire Board Resigns, Handing Victory to Activist Browning West
The company, one of the world’s largest makers of affordable T-shirts and owner of the American Apparel brand, has spent months embroiled in a toxic feud over its direction and who should be in charge.
How Emerging Travel Trends Are Informing July’s Expansion Strategy
As global travel flows return to pre-pandemic levels, luggage brand July is evolving its offering, placing the needs of new consumers at the centre of its strategy. BoF speaks to co-founder and director Athan Didaskalou to learn more.
How Emerging Travel Trends Are Informing July’s Expansion Strategy
As global travel flows return to pre-pandemic levels, luggage brand July is evolving its offering, placing the needs of new consumers at the centre of its strategy. BoF speaks to co-founder and director Athan Didaskalou to learn more.
Promising Signs for Macy’s Turnaround
Sales fell in the retailer’s first quarter, but were up at 50 stores where new ideas are being tested. CEO Tony Spring tells BoF he’s just getting started.
Promising Signs for Macy’s Turnaround
Sales fell in the retailer’s first quarter, but were up at 50 stores where new ideas are being tested. CEO Tony Spring tells BoF he’s just getting started.
How Creative Direction at Pandora Is Evolving
Central to global jewellery brand Pandora’s growth strategy is a creative process that leverages customer behaviour and more sustainable innovation. BoF hears from creative directors Francesco Terzo and A. Filippo Ficarelli to understand their ambitions.
How Creative Direction at Pandora Is Evolving
Central to global jewellery brand Pandora’s growth strategy is a creative process that leverages customer behaviour and more sustainable innovation. BoF hears from creative directors Francesco Terzo and A. Filippo Ficarelli to understand their ambitions.
Counterfeit Goes Cool: Brands Urged to Embrace #Dupe
Gen-Z consumers are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations online. Social media experts say brands should play along.
Counterfeit Goes Cool: Brands Urged to Embrace #Dupe
Gen-Z consumers are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations online. Social media experts say brands should play along.
At Front Row, Accelerating New Routes to the Consumer
Formed of five different agencies with complementing areas of expertise, Front Row partners with beauty, health, wellness, and consumer brands to accelerate their e-commerce growth. Here, its chief brand officer, Christopher Skinner, shares the challenges and opportunities in reaching new consumers.
At Front Row, Accelerating New Routes to the Consumer
Formed of five different agencies with complementing areas of expertise, Front Row partners with beauty, health, wellness, and consumer brands to accelerate their e-commerce growth. Here, its chief brand officer, Christopher Skinner, shares the challenges and opportunities in reaching new consumers.
This Week, Hoka, Macy’s and Ralph Lauren Play the Expectations Game
Earnings season kicks into high gear, with companies riding high and plumbing new lows reporting.
This Week, Hoka, Macy’s and Ralph Lauren Play the Expectations Game
Earnings season kicks into high gear, with companies riding high and plumbing new lows reporting.
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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.