Not so long ago, Aritzia was a little-known womenswear brand serving elevated workwear staples from a modest footprint of stores. CEO Jennifer Wong talks in The State of Fashion 2025 about how the retailer found itself in hypergrowth — and why excellence starts from within the company.
Not so long ago, Aritzia was a little-known womenswear brand serving elevated workwear staples from a modest footprint of stores. CEO Jennifer Wong talks in The State of Fashion 2025 about how the retailer found itself in hypergrowth — and why excellence starts from within the company.
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.
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.
As Millennials and older Gen-Z consumers embrace parenthood, their shopping preferences are extending into traditionally functional categories. BoF hears from CYBEX founder Martin Pos and its CEO Johannes Schlamminger on how the business is innovating baby gear to meet those demands.
As Millennials and older Gen-Z consumers embrace parenthood, their shopping preferences are extending into traditionally functional categories. BoF hears from CYBEX founder Martin Pos and its CEO Johannes Schlamminger on how the business is innovating baby gear to meet those demands.
Executives and technology leaders from luxury and fashion brands including Kering, Hermès, Gucci, Fendi, Nordstrom, Tapestry, Savage x Fenty, Versace and Value Retail, among others, joined BoF and Shopify for dinner in New York City.
Executives and technology leaders from luxury and fashion brands including Kering, Hermès, Gucci, Fendi, Nordstrom, Tapestry, Savage x Fenty, Versace and Value Retail, among others, joined BoF and Shopify for dinner in New York City.
Differentiating the in-store experience is key to reigniting demand for in-person shopping, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025. Brands can achieve that by empowering their store associates to reach their full potential.
Differentiating the in-store experience is key to reigniting demand for in-person shopping, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025. Brands can achieve that by empowering their store associates to reach their full potential.
President Trump is considering changes to the US “de minimis” exemption on import tariffs, which has become controversial due to its role in trade imbalances and the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms.
President Trump is considering changes to the US “de minimis” exemption on import tariffs, which has become controversial due to its role in trade imbalances and the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Zara, Uniqlo, Mango and Primark and other European and Asian brands plan to open hundreds of stores in the US in the coming years. They’re hoping American consumers will keep spending — and that they’ll give new labels a try despite having plenty of options.
Fashionphile, Rebag and other secondhand e-commerce platforms are opening stores and partnering with multibrand retailers in a bid to reach new customers.
Fashionphile, Rebag and other secondhand e-commerce platforms are opening stores and partnering with multibrand retailers in a bid to reach new customers.
With consumers becoming savvier, brands must innovate their approach to partnerships to stand out in a crowded market. This week’s Debrief unpacks the state of collaborations, what makes them succeed or fail, and where they’re headed next.
With consumers becoming savvier, brands must innovate their approach to partnerships to stand out in a crowded market. This week’s Debrief unpacks the state of collaborations, what makes them succeed or fail, and where they’re headed next.
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.
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.
Thousands of pre-owned Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton accessories will be available for purchase on the retailer’s online marketplace.
Thousands of pre-owned Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton accessories will be available for purchase on the retailer’s online marketplace.
Ahead of Texworld NYC next week, the biannual trade event which sees global textile suppliers and manufacturers meet with buyers from across the fashion industry, BoF examines the key themes which the fair’s programming forecasts will shape 2025’s textile sourcing.
Ahead of Texworld NYC next week, the biannual trade event which sees global textile suppliers and manufacturers meet with buyers from across the fashion industry, BoF examines the key themes which the fair’s programming forecasts will shape 2025’s textile sourcing.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
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.
The Spanish retailer registered robust sales growth at the start of its current fiscal year in the face of weakening consumer sentiment that’s hitting many of its peers.
The German designer brand reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results driven by its strategy to close stores and revamp its offerings.
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.