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

US Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Goods Takes Aim at Temu, Shein

Plans to begin taxing US imports worth less than $800 would shut a loophole that that has helped fuel the Chinese-linked e-commerce players’ growth.

US Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Goods Takes Aim at Temu, Shein

Plans to begin taxing US imports worth less than $800 would shut a loophole that that has helped fuel the Chinese-linked e-commerce players’ growth.


Case Study | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site

The best websites balance the jobs of inspiring customers via lush graphics and compelling storytelling, and maximising sales with a design that’s convenient, intuitive and easy to navigate. This case study explores how to achieve both goals and create the ideal online shopping experience.

Case Study | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site

The best websites balance the jobs of inspiring customers via lush graphics and compelling storytelling, and maximising sales with a design that’s convenient, intuitive and easy to navigate. This case study explores how to achieve both goals and create the ideal online shopping experience.


Macy’s Targets Menswear Shoppers With New Private Label

Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.

Macy’s Targets Menswear Shoppers With New Private Label

Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.


Victoria’s Secret Relaunches Activewear Line VSX

The lingerie giant is set to reenter the category it exited in recent years with a new performance-driven collection.

Victoria’s Secret Relaunches Activewear Line VSX

The lingerie giant is set to reenter the category it exited in recent years with a new performance-driven collection.


Scotch & Soda’s Next Chapter

Scotch & Soda is relaunching with a new strategic focus, backed by new owners Bluestar Alliance. BoF learns more.

Scotch & Soda’s Next Chapter

Scotch & Soda is relaunching with a new strategic focus, backed by new owners Bluestar Alliance. BoF learns more.


Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M | The Debrief

BoF Executive Editor Brian Baskin dives into how Shein’s rise has upended the fast fashion industry and explores how H&M is fighting back with BoF correspondents Sarah Kent and Cathleen Chen.

Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M | The Debrief

BoF Executive Editor Brian Baskin dives into how Shein’s rise has upended the fast fashion industry and explores how H&M is fighting back with BoF correspondents Sarah Kent and Cathleen Chen.


French Brand Sessùn Sells Majority Stake to Italian Fund, Eyeing International Expansion

Italian private equity Quadrivio acquired a majority stake from Experienced Capital and the brand’s founder. With growth outside France in focus, investing in brand awareness takes centre stage.

French Brand Sessùn Sells Majority Stake to Italian Fund, Eyeing International Expansion

Italian private equity Quadrivio acquired a majority stake from Experienced Capital and the brand’s founder. With growth outside France in focus, investing in brand awareness takes centre stage.


Walmart Makes Its Fashion Week Debut

America’s largest retailer hosted a pop-up shop in New York City over the weekend, touting its affiliation with designer Brandon Maxwell and announcing its fashion ambitions after recent seasons of promising sales in apparel.

Walmart Makes Its Fashion Week Debut

America’s largest retailer hosted a pop-up shop in New York City over the weekend, touting its affiliation with designer Brandon Maxwell and announcing its fashion ambitions after recent seasons of promising sales in apparel.


How to Apply AI-Powered Personalisation to Omnichannel Retail

BoF shares insights on the application of AI into omnichannel strategies to meet increasing consumer expectations that retail experiences be ‘composed’ to match their preferences, sourced from BigCommerce’s recent thought leadership.

How to Apply AI-Powered Personalisation to Omnichannel Retail

BoF shares insights on the application of AI into omnichannel strategies to meet increasing consumer expectations that retail experiences be ‘composed’ to match their preferences, sourced from BigCommerce’s recent thought leadership.


Do Mass Brands Need Creative Directors?

This week, Uniqlo appointed Clare Waight Keller the creative director of its main line, while Stefano Pilati signed on for a collection with Inditex flagship Zara and Zac Posen staged a New York Fashion Week bash with Old Navy. The jury is still out on whether hiring designers from high-fashion will drive retail results.

Do Mass Brands Need Creative Directors?

This week, Uniqlo appointed Clare Waight Keller the creative director of its main line, while Stefano Pilati signed on for a collection with Inditex flagship Zara and Zac Posen staged a New York Fashion Week bash with Old Navy. The jury is still out on whether hiring designers from high-fashion will drive retail results.


Why Nordstrom’s Founding Family Wants to Take the Retailer Private

A $3.8 billion takeover bid represents a bet that saving the department store chain will be easier away from public scrutiny.

Why Nordstrom’s Founding Family Wants to Take the Retailer Private

A $3.8 billion takeover bid represents a bet that saving the department store chain will be easier away from public scrutiny.


Nordstrom Family Offers to Take Chain Private for $3.8 Billion

The Nordstrom family has proposed buying the department store chain for $23 per share, aiming to take the company private for $3.8 billion, with financing from family members, Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, and new bank funding.

Nordstrom Family Offers to Take Chain Private for $3.8 Billion

The Nordstrom family has proposed buying the department store chain for $23 per share, aiming to take the company private for $3.8 billion, with financing from family members, Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, and new bank funding.