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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News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Lucinda Chambers’ Next Move
This week on BoF’s Inside Fashion podcast, Lucinda Chambers discusses styling, the #MeToo movement and her new label Colville.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Lucinda Chambers’ Next Move
This week on BoF’s Inside Fashion podcast, Lucinda Chambers discusses styling, the #MeToo movement and her new label Colville.
Entrepreneurship
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Entrepreneurship
Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship
In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.
Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship
In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.
Beauty
The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.
The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Future of the Red Carpet
This week on Inside Fashion, Elizabeth Saltzman, Karla Welch and Jason Bolden discuss the future of the red carpet in a post-#MeToo era with The Hollywood Reporter’s Carol McColgin and media consultant Janice Min.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Future of the Red Carpet
This week on Inside Fashion, Elizabeth Saltzman, Karla Welch and Jason Bolden discuss the future of the red carpet in a post-#MeToo era with The Hollywood Reporter’s Carol McColgin and media consultant Janice Min.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Inside Stitch Fix, Everlane and Beautycon’s California-Based Businesses
Three of the most followed founders and entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty — Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake, Everlane’s Michael Preysman and Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara — discuss their California-based businesses.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Stitch Fix, Everlane and Beautycon’s California-Based Businesses
Three of the most followed founders and entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty — Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake, Everlane’s Michael Preysman and Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara — discuss their California-based businesses.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Retail Hurricane with Doug Stephens
Listen to Doug Stephens aka the Retail Prophet discuss the death of wholesale, the shift to direct-to-consumer, embracing uncertainty and how to confront Amazon.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Retail Hurricane with Doug Stephens
Listen to Doug Stephens aka the Retail Prophet discuss the death of wholesale, the shift to direct-to-consumer, embracing uncertainty and how to confront Amazon.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Business of Wellness
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, co-founders of mindbodygreen Jason and Colleen Wachob discuss cutting-edge trends in health and wellbeing, how they intersect with fashion and bringing wellness into the workplace.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Business of Wellness
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, co-founders of mindbodygreen Jason and Colleen Wachob discuss cutting-edge trends in health and wellbeing, how they intersect with fashion and bringing wellness into the workplace.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Alexander McQueen Documentary
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, the co-directors of the new Alexander McQueen documentary talk to BoF's Tim Blanks about Lee’s inner circle, their approach to filmmaking, and tackling the controversies.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Alexander McQueen Documentary
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, the co-directors of the new Alexander McQueen documentary talk to BoF's Tim Blanks about Lee’s inner circle, their approach to filmmaking, and tackling the controversies.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 52: The Myths and Realities of Nutrition: ‘Diets Don’t Work’
Entrepreneur and consultant Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay explores the myths and realities of nutrition, unpacking the societal fascination with diets and the socio-economic costs of poor health.
The BoF Podcast Episode 52: The Myths and Realities of Nutrition: ‘Diets Don’t Work’
Entrepreneur and consultant Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay explores the myths and realities of nutrition, unpacking the societal fascination with diets and the socio-economic costs of poor health.
Technology
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Digital Revolution with LVMH’s Ian Rogers
LVMH's chief digital officer discusses the birth of the digital music business, LVMH's digital strategy and France's potential as a hotbed for entrepreneurial tech talent.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Digital Revolution with LVMH’s Ian Rogers
LVMH's chief digital officer discusses the birth of the digital music business, LVMH's digital strategy and France's potential as a hotbed for entrepreneurial tech talent.
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.