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Workplace & Talent

Why Fashion Needs to Step Up Support for Black Students

To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.

Workplace & Talent

Why Fashion Needs to Step Up Support for Black Students

To cultivate Black talent in the industry, fashion schools must improve on recruiting and retaining minority students, diversity experts say. Brands too can show their support through mentorship initiatives with HBCUs.


Luxury

Richemont Names Van Cleef’s Nicolas Bos New Group CEO

The management shakeup was announced as the Cartier owner reported mixed sales results including an unexpected turnaround in the US.

Luxury

Richemont Names Van Cleef’s Nicolas Bos New Group CEO

The management shakeup was announced as the Cartier owner reported mixed sales results including an unexpected turnaround in the US.


Luxury

LVMH Said to Shake Up Fashion Group Leadership

Former Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke is stepping back from overseeing LVMH’s sprawling Fashion Group just four months after he was named the unit’s chief executive, BoF has learned.

Luxury

LVMH Said to Shake Up Fashion Group Leadership

Former Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke is stepping back from overseeing LVMH’s sprawling Fashion Group just four months after he was named the unit’s chief executive, BoF has learned.


Workplace & Talent

Fixing Retail’s Sales Floor to C-Suite Pipeline

Fashion retailers are promoting fewer store employees into corporate roles, missing out on key expertise and diversity as a result.

Workplace & Talent

Fixing Retail’s Sales Floor to C-Suite Pipeline

Fashion retailers are promoting fewer store employees into corporate roles, missing out on key expertise and diversity as a result.


Workplace & Talent

The Rise and Fall of Noncompete Clauses, Explained

A US regulator has banned most uses of the clauses, which started as a way for fashion companies to prevent senior executives from walking off with trade secrets, but have become a standard retention tool.

Workplace & Talent

The Rise and Fall of Noncompete Clauses, Explained

A US regulator has banned most uses of the clauses, which started as a way for fashion companies to prevent senior executives from walking off with trade secrets, but have become a standard retention tool.


Luxury

Can Kering Turn Things Around?

As the French luxury group attempts to get back on track, investors, former insiders and industry observers say the group needs a far more drastic overhaul than it has planned, reports Bloomberg.

Luxury

Can Kering Turn Things Around?

As the French luxury group attempts to get back on track, investors, former insiders and industry observers say the group needs a far more drastic overhaul than it has planned, reports Bloomberg.


Luxury

Ganni Hires New CEO From Balenciaga

Balenciaga’s deputy CEO Laura du Rusquec will replace Andrea Baldo as the Danish brand aims to elevate its image.

Luxury

Ganni Hires New CEO From Balenciaga

Balenciaga’s deputy CEO Laura du Rusquec will replace Andrea Baldo as the Danish brand aims to elevate its image.


Beauty

How to Launch a Black Beauty Brand

In a three-part series, The Business of Beauty explores how Black founders Monique Rodriguez, Danessa Myricks and more built, launched and scaled their multi-million-dollar businesses. In part one, a look at how these entrepreneurs found their niche and harnessed early lessons that were critical to their growth

Beauty

How to Launch a Black Beauty Brand

In a three-part series, The Business of Beauty explores how Black founders Monique Rodriguez, Danessa Myricks and more built, launched and scaled their multi-million-dollar businesses. In part one, a look at how these entrepreneurs found their niche and harnessed early lessons that were critical to their growth


Luxury

Gucci Hires Deputy CEO to Bolster Turnaround Efforts

Louis Vuitton marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining the Kering flagship as it attempts to reignite growth under CEO Jean-François Palus and creative director Sabato de Sarno.

Luxury

Gucci Hires Deputy CEO to Bolster Turnaround Efforts

Louis Vuitton marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining the Kering flagship as it attempts to reignite growth under CEO Jean-François Palus and creative director Sabato de Sarno.


Retail

Innovation Won’t Save Department Stores. The Right Products Will.

To survive in the long run, the likes of Macy’s and Nordstrom need more than new ownership structures or retail formats; they must reinvent their entire value proposition with a selection that can compete with online fast fashion and off-price players.

Retail

Innovation Won’t Save Department Stores. The Right Products Will.

To survive in the long run, the likes of Macy’s and Nordstrom need more than new ownership structures or retail formats; they must reinvent their entire value proposition with a selection that can compete with online fast fashion and off-price players.


Marketing

Lisa Frank Named CEO of Derris

With the appointment, Frank’s co-founder Jesse Derris will move into a chief strategy officer role at Derris’ parent company Orchestra.

Marketing

Lisa Frank Named CEO of Derris

With the appointment, Frank’s co-founder Jesse Derris will move into a chief strategy officer role at Derris’ parent company Orchestra.


Workplace & Talent

Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second Chances | The BoF Podcast

At BoF VOICES 2022, the seasoned Nike executive discussed the power of second chances and the secret he kept while building Michael Jordan’s brand.

Workplace & Talent

Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second Chances | The BoF Podcast

At BoF VOICES 2022, the seasoned Nike executive discussed the power of second chances and the secret he kept while building Michael Jordan’s brand.