Unilever Chases Consumers by Focusing on Beauty Rather Than Food
The UK giant’s chief executive Fernando Fernandez hopes to scale beauty, personal care and wellbeing up to two-thirds of the firm’s sales.
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News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 44: Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argues Sarah Thomas.
The BoF Podcast Episode 44: Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argues Sarah Thomas.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: How the Jewellery Industry Can Uphold Human Rights and Be More Sustainable
Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and others discuss how jewellery businesses can integrate the United Narions’ sustainable development goals into their strategies.
The BoF Podcast: How the Jewellery Industry Can Uphold Human Rights and Be More Sustainable
Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and others discuss how jewellery businesses can integrate the United Narions’ sustainable development goals into their strategies.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 43: How SoulCycle Scales Community
Chief executive Melanie Whelan discusses how to successfully build a community around an experience and why people are key to maintaining SoulCycle's special culture.
The BoF Podcast Episode 43: How SoulCycle Scales Community
Chief executive Melanie Whelan discusses how to successfully build a community around an experience and why people are key to maintaining SoulCycle's special culture.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci’s Explosive Growth Strategy
This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci’s Explosive Growth Strategy
This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 42: Building The Champion’s Mindset
The key to getting to the next level is adaptability, says Akin Akman, former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer.
The BoF Podcast Episode 42: Building The Champion’s Mindset
The key to getting to the next level is adaptability, says Akin Akman, former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside The Future of Fashion Image Making with Nick Knight
The transformative photographer discusses the power of technology and the future of the fashion show, the fate of print magazines and fashion's culture of abuse and bullying.
The BoF Podcast: Inside The Future of Fashion Image Making with Nick Knight
The transformative photographer discusses the power of technology and the future of the fashion show, the fate of print magazines and fashion's culture of abuse and bullying.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 41: Tapping the Potential of Conversational Commerce
Glossier's Emily Weiss talks to Alexandra Shulman about mastering customer engagement and building your consumer into your brand.
The BoF Podcast Episode 41: Tapping the Potential of Conversational Commerce
Glossier's Emily Weiss talks to Alexandra Shulman about mastering customer engagement and building your consumer into your brand.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Anna Dello Russo’s Big Reset
As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Anna Dello Russo’s Big Reset
As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 40: The Great Fur Debate
Is fur unethical and inhumane or sustainable and good for business?
The BoF Podcast Episode 40: The Great Fur Debate
Is fur unethical and inhumane or sustainable and good for business?
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Power of Meditation, How It Can Reduce Stress and Boost Creativity
Leading meditation expert Bob Roth speaks with Imran Amed about the powerful benefits of transcendental meditation for creativity, productivity and clarity.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Power of Meditation, How It Can Reduce Stress and Boost Creativity
Leading meditation expert Bob Roth speaks with Imran Amed about the powerful benefits of transcendental meditation for creativity, productivity and clarity.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 39: Why Girls Should Code
Supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss discusses how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women.
The BoF Podcast Episode 39: Why Girls Should Code
Supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss discusses how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Business of Red Carpet Dressing in the Age of #MeToo
Fresh off the BAFTAs, celebrity stylist and Vanity Fair contributing editor Elizabeth Saltzman sits down with Imran Amed to discuss her 30 years in the industry and the impact of the #MeToo movement.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Business of Red Carpet Dressing in the Age of #MeToo
Fresh off the BAFTAs, celebrity stylist and Vanity Fair contributing editor Elizabeth Saltzman sits down with Imran Amed to discuss her 30 years in the industry and the impact of the #MeToo movement.
The News in Brief
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
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.
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.