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Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

Behind the Rise of the ‘It’ Sweatshirt

Brands like Parke and The Bar have turned a relatively ordinary item into a must-have for thousands of Gen-Z customers, building hype with limited drops and careful product design.

Behind the Rise of the ‘It’ Sweatshirt

Brands like Parke and The Bar have turned a relatively ordinary item into a must-have for thousands of Gen-Z customers, building hype with limited drops and careful product design.


The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire

The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.

The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire

The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.


Kay Jewelers Owner Sees Sales Rebounding, Sparking Shares

Kay Jewelers and Zales aren’t as exposed as US competitor retailers to higher tariffs as less than 10 percent of the merchandise they import comes from China.

Kay Jewelers Owner Sees Sales Rebounding, Sparking Shares

Kay Jewelers and Zales aren’t as exposed as US competitor retailers to higher tariffs as less than 10 percent of the merchandise they import comes from China.


Is Forever 21 Shein’s Biggest Victim Yet? | The Debrief

Retail editor Cathaleen Chen joins Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young to discuss the fall of Forever 21, the future of fast fashion and why affordability alone isn't enough to win consumers.

Is Forever 21 Shein’s Biggest Victim Yet? | The Debrief

Retail editor Cathaleen Chen joins Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young to discuss the fall of Forever 21, the future of fast fashion and why affordability alone isn't enough to win consumers.


How Luggage Brand Monos Is Capturing Consumer Attention and Trust

As premium luggage brand Monos looks to expand its retail footprint in the US while cementing itself as a key player in the luggage space with a campaign featuring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, BoF sits down with Monos co-founder and CEO Victor Tam to learn how the brand is communicating value to its customers.

How Luggage Brand Monos Is Capturing Consumer Attention and Trust

As premium luggage brand Monos looks to expand its retail footprint in the US while cementing itself as a key player in the luggage space with a campaign featuring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, BoF sits down with Monos co-founder and CEO Victor Tam to learn how the brand is communicating value to its customers.


Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy for Second Time

The brand has struggled to contend with rising costs and increased competition from online retailers like Shein and Temu.

Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy for Second Time

The brand has struggled to contend with rising costs and increased competition from online retailers like Shein and Temu.


What Next for Mike Ashley’s Patchwork Retail Empire?

With Frasers Group recently ejected from the FTSE 100, cutting profit forecasts and founder Ashley thwarted in an attempt to join the board of the online retailer Boohoo, are there signs his disparate empire is beginning to creak?

What Next for Mike Ashley’s Patchwork Retail Empire?

With Frasers Group recently ejected from the FTSE 100, cutting profit forecasts and founder Ashley thwarted in an attempt to join the board of the online retailer Boohoo, are there signs his disparate empire is beginning to creak?


This Week: Will Nike Show the First Steps of a Turnaround?

Nike will report its first full quarter under new CEO Elliott Hill as the company tries to stage a comeback.

This Week: Will Nike Show the First Steps of a Turnaround?

Nike will report its first full quarter under new CEO Elliott Hill as the company tries to stage a comeback.


How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year

Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.

How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year

Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.


Horst Paulmann, Billionaire Who Built Retail Empire, Dies at 89

Paulmann founded Chile’s Cencosud SA, South America’s largest retailer by sales and shaped an empire that spans supermarkets, department stores, and shopping malls across Latin America. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday in Germany.

Horst Paulmann, Billionaire Who Built Retail Empire, Dies at 89

Paulmann founded Chile’s Cencosud SA, South America’s largest retailer by sales and shaped an empire that spans supermarkets, department stores, and shopping malls across Latin America. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday in Germany.


How an Indie Running Brand Plans to Compete With Sneaker Giants

Lifestyle activewear brand Satisfy will release its first running sneaker this summer, entering a crowded but growing market for fashion-forward performance products.

How an Indie Running Brand Plans to Compete With Sneaker Giants

Lifestyle activewear brand Satisfy will release its first running sneaker this summer, entering a crowded but growing market for fashion-forward performance products.


With Trump’s Tariffs, It’s the Uncertainty That Stings the Most

The new tariffs and constant reversals have knocked global businesses off balance and left them straining to adjust to a mercurial new reality.

With Trump’s Tariffs, It’s the Uncertainty That Stings the Most

The new tariffs and constant reversals have knocked global businesses off balance and left them straining to adjust to a mercurial new reality.