Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
Podcasts
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China
The BoF Podcast: Marco Bizzarri on China’s Role in Gucci’s $10 Billion Plan
Marco Bizzarri sits down with Imran Amed at the BoF China Summit to uncover how much of Gucci's success hinges on the Chinese consumer and how he plans to leverage the market to achieve his lofty revenue target.
The BoF Podcast: Marco Bizzarri on China’s Role in Gucci’s $10 Billion Plan
Marco Bizzarri sits down with Imran Amed at the BoF China Summit to uncover how much of Gucci's success hinges on the Chinese consumer and how he plans to leverage the market to achieve his lofty revenue target.
News & Analysis
Drive Episode 7: Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman on Realising Radical Ideas
In episode seven of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman tells BoF how she executed her radical idea and attracted 10 million members to her platform.
Drive Episode 7: Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman on Realising Radical Ideas
In episode seven of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman tells BoF how she executed her radical idea and attracted 10 million members to her platform.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Katharine Hamnett on Protest, Slogan Tees and Cancelling Brexit
This week on the Inside Fashion podcast, the British designer and original fashion activist discusses why the UK fashion industry needs a second referendum on Brexit.
The BoF Podcast: Katharine Hamnett on Protest, Slogan Tees and Cancelling Brexit
This week on the Inside Fashion podcast, the British designer and original fashion activist discusses why the UK fashion industry needs a second referendum on Brexit.
News & Analysis
Drive Episode 6: Tom Chapman on Building MatchesFashion
In episode six of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, co-founder Tom Chapman reveals how he and his wife grew a single store into a global e-commerce business valued at over $1 billion.
Drive Episode 6: Tom Chapman on Building MatchesFashion
In episode six of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, co-founder Tom Chapman reveals how he and his wife grew a single store into a global e-commerce business valued at over $1 billion.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Derek Blasberg’s Plans for YouTube
This week on Inside Fashion, the editor discusses his long career in fashion and the moves he’s making in his new role as head of fashion partnerships at YouTube.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Derek Blasberg’s Plans for YouTube
This week on Inside Fashion, the editor discusses his long career in fashion and the moves he’s making in his new role as head of fashion partnerships at YouTube.
News & Analysis
Drive Episode 5: Warby Parker Founders on Forging Their Own Path
In episode five of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the co-founders of Warby Parker discuss how being industry outsiders helped them in their entrepreneurial journey, and why the opportunity keeps growing as the company does.
Drive Episode 5: Warby Parker Founders on Forging Their Own Path
In episode five of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the co-founders of Warby Parker discuss how being industry outsiders helped them in their entrepreneurial journey, and why the opportunity keeps growing as the company does.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Spring 2019 Season
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses Hedi Slimane’s Celine debut, his favourite shows of the season and fashion week in the #MeToo moment.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Spring 2019 Season
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses Hedi Slimane’s Celine debut, his favourite shows of the season and fashion week in the #MeToo moment.
News & Analysis
Drive Episode 4: The Making of AMI with Alexandre Mattiussi
In episode four of Drive, delivered by DHL, Alexandre Mattiussi explains why his lauded French contemporary label, which now has 300 stockists and four flagship stores across the globe, was founded on the failures of his past as much as his successes.
Drive Episode 4: The Making of AMI with Alexandre Mattiussi
In episode four of Drive, delivered by DHL, Alexandre Mattiussi explains why his lauded French contemporary label, which now has 300 stockists and four flagship stores across the globe, was founded on the failures of his past as much as his successes.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Liya Kebede’s Social Mission
This week on Inside Fashion, the Ethiopian supermodel gives a tour of her 20-year modelling career and discusses the opportunities for fashion in Africa.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Liya Kebede’s Social Mission
This week on Inside Fashion, the Ethiopian supermodel gives a tour of her 20-year modelling career and discusses the opportunities for fashion in Africa.
News & Analysis
Drive Episode 3: Bobby Kim on Building Commerce with Community
In episode three of Drive, delivered by DHL, Bobby Kim, the entrepreneur who spearheaded the community-meets-commerce model with his early streetwear sensation, The Hundreds, discusses why the essence of branding is saying “no”.
Drive Episode 3: Bobby Kim on Building Commerce with Community
In episode three of Drive, delivered by DHL, Bobby Kim, the entrepreneur who spearheaded the community-meets-commerce model with his early streetwear sensation, The Hundreds, discusses why the essence of branding is saying “no”.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Zac Posen’s Comeback
This week on Inside fashion, the American designer discusses the ups and downs of his long career in the industry and takes us inside the documentary that chronicles his downfall and remarkable comeback.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Zac Posen’s Comeback
This week on Inside fashion, the American designer discusses the ups and downs of his long career in the industry and takes us inside the documentary that chronicles his downfall and remarkable comeback.
Entrepreneurship
Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World
In episode two of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her 45-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant.
Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World
In episode two of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her 45-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant.
The News in Brief
Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.
Court Temporarily Allows Perplexity AI Shopping ‘Agents’ on Amazon
The decision has put a hold on a previous ruling that had blocked Perplexity’s agents from shopping on Amazon.
Lululemon Sees Annual Revenue, Profit Below Estimates Amid Board, Demand Challenges
CEO Calvin McDonald stepped down in December following months of share price weakness and lack of design freshness.
Puig Announces New CEO
Jose Manuel Albesa will succeed Marc Puig, becoming the first non-family member to lead the Spanish conglomerate in more than 20 years.
Spandex Maker Lycra Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Stress
The company has been hampered with disruptions to supply chains, elevated inflation, growing competition from low-cost manufacturers and trade tariffs.
US SEC Preparing to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Says
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.