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Retail

Are Americans Still Shopping?

Earnings from a host of mall brands will offer a clear picture of the strength of US retail sales. That, plus what else to watch for this week.

Retail

Are Americans Still Shopping?

Earnings from a host of mall brands will offer a clear picture of the strength of US retail sales. That, plus what else to watch for this week.

Sustainability

Is Sustainable Fashion Elitist?

Calling out the industry’s environmental footprint and the true cost of making clothes has touched off a complex and heated debate about the accessibility and affordability of lower-impact fashion.

Sustainability

Is Sustainable Fashion Elitist?

Calling out the industry’s environmental footprint and the true cost of making clothes has touched off a complex and heated debate about the accessibility and affordability of lower-impact fashion.

Media

Behind the Business of Fashion Substacks

Shopping-centric newsletters have won loyal followings, but are now looking to scale while maintaining the intimate feel that drew readers in initially.

Media

Behind the Business of Fashion Substacks

Shopping-centric newsletters have won loyal followings, but are now looking to scale while maintaining the intimate feel that drew readers in initially.

Global Markets

BoF Insights | Fashion in the Middle East: Optimism and Transformation

The region’s $89 billion fashion industry is set for unprecedented change in the upcoming years thanks to a mix of factors, from shifting consumer behaviours to new government investment policies, according to BoF Insights’ new report.

Global Markets

BoF Insights | Fashion in the Middle East: Optimism and Transformation

The region’s $89 billion fashion industry is set for unprecedented change in the upcoming years thanks to a mix of factors, from shifting consumer behaviours to new government investment policies, according to BoF Insights’ new report.

Retail

Uniqlo’s Quest to Conquer the US, One Cashmere Sweater at a Time

Although Uniqlo is a fixture in shopping streets of New York, parent Fast Retailing Co. is giving its flagship clothing brand a hefty marketing budget to reach Iowa and Texas.

Retail

Uniqlo’s Quest to Conquer the US, One Cashmere Sweater at a Time

Although Uniqlo is a fixture in shopping streets of New York, parent Fast Retailing Co. is giving its flagship clothing brand a hefty marketing budget to reach Iowa and Texas.

Technology

BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers

The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.

Technology

BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers

The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.

Luxury

Hermès Sales Surged Despite China Shopping Disruptions

Revenues jumped 23 percent in the fourth quarter, contributing to a 'very strong' 2022, said executive chairman Axel Dumas.

Luxury

Hermès Sales Surged Despite China Shopping Disruptions

Revenues jumped 23 percent in the fourth quarter, contributing to a 'very strong' 2022, said executive chairman Axel Dumas.

China

Should Brands Use Virtual Influencers in China?

Critics say they are dystopian, but ‘flawless’ virtual influencers may be worth considering in a market where celebrity brand ambassadors have become an increasingly risky investment.

China

Should Brands Use Virtual Influencers in China?

Critics say they are dystopian, but ‘flawless’ virtual influencers may be worth considering in a market where celebrity brand ambassadors have become an increasingly risky investment.

Retail

How Some Brands Are Beating the Retail Slowdown

Sales growth may be slowing for American luxury groups Capri, Tapestry and Ralph Lauren, but some have demonstrated that a healthy bottom line makes up for stagnating revenue.

Retail

How Some Brands Are Beating the Retail Slowdown

Sales growth may be slowing for American luxury groups Capri, Tapestry and Ralph Lauren, but some have demonstrated that a healthy bottom line makes up for stagnating revenue.

Direct-to-Consumer

Wholesale Brands Want to Be the New DTC Disruptors

Brands that once ruled multi-brand retailers are investing in DTC to build connections with customers and improve their margins. But like digitally native brands before them, they’re finding fatter profits remain elusive.

Direct-to-Consumer

Wholesale Brands Want to Be the New DTC Disruptors

Brands that once ruled multi-brand retailers are investing in DTC to build connections with customers and improve their margins. But like digitally native brands before them, they’re finding fatter profits remain elusive.

Retail

Can Timberland Be More Than Just a Boot Brand?

After years of flat sales, the VF Corp.-owned shoemaker is looking to clarify its sometimes muddled image with consumers. On deck: product innovation, buzzy collaborations and more apparel.

Retail

Can Timberland Be More Than Just a Boot Brand?

After years of flat sales, the VF Corp.-owned shoemaker is looking to clarify its sometimes muddled image with consumers. On deck: product innovation, buzzy collaborations and more apparel.

Beauty

What Happens When Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Clean’

‘Clean’ products have been a driving force in beauty for years. But with no universal standards, the confusion surrounding that label is threatening both its use as a measure of product safety and in marketing.

Beauty

What Happens When Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Clean’

‘Clean’ products have been a driving force in beauty for years. But with no universal standards, the confusion surrounding that label is threatening both its use as a measure of product safety and in marketing.

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