Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
social-media
Retail
The Live Shopping Boom Doesn’t Stop with TikTok
TikTok helped bolster the adoption of live shopping outside of China, but brands and experts say the concept will only get bigger in the US even amid uncertainty about the future of the ByteDance-owned app.
The Live Shopping Boom Doesn’t Stop with TikTok
TikTok helped bolster the adoption of live shopping outside of China, but brands and experts say the concept will only get bigger in the US even amid uncertainty about the future of the ByteDance-owned app.
Retail
TikTok’s Rivals Are Coming for Its E-Commerce Business
The platform turned viral content into a major revenue driver. With a ban on the horizon, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and WhatNot are hoping to replicate TikTok’s blend of shopping and entertainment.
TikTok’s Rivals Are Coming for Its E-Commerce Business
The platform turned viral content into a major revenue driver. With a ban on the horizon, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and WhatNot are hoping to replicate TikTok’s blend of shopping and entertainment.
Technology
TikTok Is Restoring Service in the US
The ByteDance-owned platform allowed users back on its app on Sunday following President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to grant an extension on the ban.
TikTok Is Restoring Service in the US
The ByteDance-owned platform allowed users back on its app on Sunday following President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to grant an extension on the ban.
Technology
TikTok Goes Dark for US Users, App Stores Remove Platform
TikTok on Saturday suspended its services for US-based users while Apple Inc. and Google removed the platform from their mobile app stores to avoid penalties under a new law, as the social media company awaits a possible reprieve from President-elect Donald Trump to continue operations.
TikTok Goes Dark for US Users, App Stores Remove Platform
TikTok on Saturday suspended its services for US-based users while Apple Inc. and Google removed the platform from their mobile app stores to avoid penalties under a new law, as the social media company awaits a possible reprieve from President-elect Donald Trump to continue operations.
Technology
What Users Need to Know About China’s RedNote App
The social media platform has gained over half a million new users amid a potential TikTok ban in the US and is positioning itself for global expansion as it works to adapt its content and features for an international audience.
What Users Need to Know About China’s RedNote App
The social media platform has gained over half a million new users amid a potential TikTok ban in the US and is positioning itself for global expansion as it works to adapt its content and features for an international audience.
Technology
TikTok’s Fate Divides Trump and Fellow Republicans as Supreme Court Action Looms
The US Supreme Court will hear a high-stakes case on Friday, as President-elect Trump opposes a TikTok ban over national security concerns, while many of his Republican allies urge the court to uphold the measure.
TikTok’s Fate Divides Trump and Fellow Republicans as Supreme Court Action Looms
The US Supreme Court will hear a high-stakes case on Friday, as President-elect Trump opposes a TikTok ban over national security concerns, while many of his Republican allies urge the court to uphold the measure.
Marketing
Why the ‘Walmart Birkin’ Struck a Nerve
There are countless “dupes” for luxury goods available, but the fact that a copycat version of Hermès' ultra-coveted bag attracted so much attention online speaks to a shift in consumer sentiment around buying knockoffs.
Why the ‘Walmart Birkin’ Struck a Nerve
There are countless “dupes” for luxury goods available, but the fact that a copycat version of Hermès' ultra-coveted bag attracted so much attention online speaks to a shift in consumer sentiment around buying knockoffs.
Partner Content
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Launches CIFF Media to Support Independent Brands
Brands today must leverage organic, authentic storytelling techniques to connect with the end consumer, which require expensive and time-intensive communications strategies. To support its showcasing talent, organisers of the bi-annual trade show CIFF are introducing a holistic media platform and strategy to broaden their reach. BoF learns more.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Launches CIFF Media to Support Independent Brands
Brands today must leverage organic, authentic storytelling techniques to connect with the end consumer, which require expensive and time-intensive communications strategies. To support its showcasing talent, organisers of the bi-annual trade show CIFF are introducing a holistic media platform and strategy to broaden their reach. BoF learns more.
China
Instagram-Like Xiaohongshu Makes Inroads with E-Commerce Sales
The platform has long been one of China’s most important marketing tools, but until now has struggled to become a sales engine for brands.
Instagram-Like Xiaohongshu Makes Inroads with E-Commerce Sales
The platform has long been one of China’s most important marketing tools, but until now has struggled to become a sales engine for brands.
Marketing
What Fashion PR & Communications Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help PR & communications professionals decode fashion’s creative landscape.
What Fashion PR & Communications Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help PR & communications professionals decode fashion’s creative landscape.
Marketing
What Fashion Marketing Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help marketing professionals decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.
What Fashion Marketing Professionals Need to Know Today
This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help marketing professionals decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.
Partner Content
At BoF VOICES 2024, The Future of Commerce-Enabled Culture
To an audience of top business and creative leaders from across the fashion industry and the wider world, Ruth Diaz, Vice President of Amazon Fashion Europe, took to the stage at BoF VOICES 2024 to discuss the intersection of commerce, technology and culture — and how fashion stands to benefit.
At BoF VOICES 2024, The Future of Commerce-Enabled Culture
To an audience of top business and creative leaders from across the fashion industry and the wider world, Ruth Diaz, Vice President of Amazon Fashion Europe, took to the stage at BoF VOICES 2024 to discuss the intersection of commerce, technology and culture — and how fashion stands to benefit.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.