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After Hitting a Few Moguls, Skiwear Brand Perfect Moment Goes Public

The skiwear brand staged a small IPO on Thursday to fund its growth plans, after struggling to line up investors in the private market.

Luxury

After Hitting a Few Moguls, Skiwear Brand Perfect Moment Goes Public

The skiwear brand staged a small IPO on Thursday to fund its growth plans, after struggling to line up investors in the private market.


Beauty

Why Fast Fashion Can’t Seem to Crack Beauty

Retailers like Zara and H&M are upping their beauty efforts with celebrity-fronted lines and new categories. But building a buzzy beauty line presents a different challenge than making and selling trendy clothes.

Beauty

Why Fast Fashion Can’t Seem to Crack Beauty

Retailers like Zara and H&M are upping their beauty efforts with celebrity-fronted lines and new categories. But building a buzzy beauty line presents a different challenge than making and selling trendy clothes.


Beauty

Sephora: ‘Mothership of Modern-Day Beauty Industry’ Revels in a Retail Makeover

After departing the UK in 2005, the beauty retailer returned to London’s Westfield White City mall in 2023. More stores are to come, said Sarah Boyd, Sephora UK managing director.

Beauty

Sephora: ‘Mothership of Modern-Day Beauty Industry’ Revels in a Retail Makeover

After departing the UK in 2005, the beauty retailer returned to London’s Westfield White City mall in 2023. More stores are to come, said Sarah Boyd, Sephora UK managing director.


Luxury

Case Study | Selling Luxury to the 1%

The ultra-wealthy are spending more on luxury than ever before — and, amid a broader market slowdown, winning them over is becoming a competitive battleground for brands. BoF breaks down how strategies from Gucci, Mytheresa and Tiffany & Co. are successfully building closer relationships with top clients.

Luxury

Case Study | Selling Luxury to the 1%

The ultra-wealthy are spending more on luxury than ever before — and, amid a broader market slowdown, winning them over is becoming a competitive battleground for brands. BoF breaks down how strategies from Gucci, Mytheresa and Tiffany & Co. are successfully building closer relationships with top clients.


Direct-to-Consumer

Why Levi’s Is Looking Beyond Denim

Under new leadership, the denim pioneer will be tested to see if it can become a global DTC brand that’s known for more than its historic jeans.

Direct-to-Consumer

Why Levi’s Is Looking Beyond Denim

Under new leadership, the denim pioneer will be tested to see if it can become a global DTC brand that’s known for more than its historic jeans.


Entrepreneurship

Inside Soeur’s Plans to Go From French Girl Favourite to Global Powerhouse

With a new heavyweight backer in Italian firm Style Capital — which helped Zimmermann secure a billion dollar valuation — the French contemporary womenswear brand has ambitions to go global. But it sits in a competitive and hard-to-crack category.

Entrepreneurship

Inside Soeur’s Plans to Go From French Girl Favourite to Global Powerhouse

With a new heavyweight backer in Italian firm Style Capital — which helped Zimmermann secure a billion dollar valuation — the French contemporary womenswear brand has ambitions to go global. But it sits in a competitive and hard-to-crack category.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Paris and Milan Dream of the Return of Chinese Tourists

Though Chinese consumers can now travel to Europe, investors shouldn’t expect them to rush over to stock up on luxury goods.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Paris and Milan Dream of the Return of Chinese Tourists

Though Chinese consumers can now travel to Europe, investors shouldn’t expect them to rush over to stock up on luxury goods.


Retail

Unpacking Macy’s Surprise Buyout Offer

Wall Street says the $5.8 billion bid for the American department store chain comes below even the most conservative estimates for the value of Macy’s real estate properties alone.

Retail

Unpacking Macy’s Surprise Buyout Offer

Wall Street says the $5.8 billion bid for the American department store chain comes below even the most conservative estimates for the value of Macy’s real estate properties alone.


Direct-to-Consumer

Stòffa’s 30-Year Plan to Build a Legacy Brand

Stòffa’s made-to-measure menswear has cultivated a devoted, influential following. Now, the brand is betting that its forthcoming flagship retail store is its next step on the long path to building a legacy luxury label.

Direct-to-Consumer

Stòffa’s 30-Year Plan to Build a Legacy Brand

Stòffa’s made-to-measure menswear has cultivated a devoted, influential following. Now, the brand is betting that its forthcoming flagship retail store is its next step on the long path to building a legacy luxury label.


Retail

Why Retailers Are Bracing for a Bleak Holiday Season

With consumers expected to buy less this holiday season, categories poised to outperform the industry include off-price and personal care. But brands can still appeal to shoppers by conveying a sense of value, whether through discounts or a point of differentiation.

Retail

Why Retailers Are Bracing for a Bleak Holiday Season

With consumers expected to buy less this holiday season, categories poised to outperform the industry include off-price and personal care. But brands can still appeal to shoppers by conveying a sense of value, whether through discounts or a point of differentiation.


Entrepreneurship

Can A Spanish Men’s Jewellery Start-Up Take Its Hype Machine Global?

Twojeys has driven multi-million-euro sales of its accessibly priced jewels to Spanish Gen-Z shoppers by pushing engaging, voyeuristic content to its online community. Now the brand aims to take its concept international with the opening of a London store.

Entrepreneurship

Can A Spanish Men’s Jewellery Start-Up Take Its Hype Machine Global?

Twojeys has driven multi-million-euro sales of its accessibly priced jewels to Spanish Gen-Z shoppers by pushing engaging, voyeuristic content to its online community. Now the brand aims to take its concept international with the opening of a London store.


Luxury

Where Will Mumbai’s Luxury Customers Shop?

As attention shifts to India’s high-potential luxury market, Mumbai’s traditional luxury district could give the new Jio World Plaza mega-mall a run for its money, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Where Will Mumbai’s Luxury Customers Shop?

As attention shifts to India’s high-potential luxury market, Mumbai’s traditional luxury district could give the new Jio World Plaza mega-mall a run for its money, writes Imran Amed.