Maison Kitsuné Appoints Abigail Smith as New Creative Director
Maison Kitsuné has appointed British designer Abigail Smith as the brand's new creative director, with her first collection for the brand debuting at Paris Fashion Week.
Stores
Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion Adapts to a Tough Reality
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion Adapts to a Tough Reality
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
J.Crew: How to Build an ‘Ageless’ Brand
As the four-decade-old American retailer projects record sales this year, CEO Libby Wadle unpacks how she and her design team were able to win back alienated customers for the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
J.Crew: How to Build an ‘Ageless’ Brand
As the four-decade-old American retailer projects record sales this year, CEO Libby Wadle unpacks how she and her design team were able to win back alienated customers for the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
What Fashion Retail Professionals Need to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion professionals in retail this month, to help you decode fashion’s retail landscape.
What Fashion Retail Professionals Need to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion professionals in retail this month, to help you decode fashion’s retail landscape.
Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
Black Friday Sales: A Solid Holiday Kickoff, With Warning Signs for Retailers
Early promotions and consumer resistance to a rise in prices contributed to healthy sales growth over the holiday weekend. But consumers' growing expectations for discounts could spell trouble next year.
Black Friday Sales: A Solid Holiday Kickoff, With Warning Signs for Retailers
Early promotions and consumer resistance to a rise in prices contributed to healthy sales growth over the holiday weekend. But consumers' growing expectations for discounts could spell trouble next year.
Kiko Kostadinov Opens First US Store in Los Angeles
The Bulgarian designer is opening his second global flagship in Los Angeles’ Melrose Hill gallery district to gain closer proximity to the art world and America’s entertainment industry.
Kiko Kostadinov Opens First US Store in Los Angeles
The Bulgarian designer is opening his second global flagship in Los Angeles’ Melrose Hill gallery district to gain closer proximity to the art world and America’s entertainment industry.
The Foundations of Retail Success
Partnering with GGP, The Business of Fashion shares insights on what it takes to find success in today’s evolving retail landscape. In the first of a four part series, we outline best practices for choosing retail locations.
The Foundations of Retail Success
Partnering with GGP, The Business of Fashion shares insights on what it takes to find success in today’s evolving retail landscape. In the first of a four part series, we outline best practices for choosing retail locations.
Bloomingdale’s CEO on the Future of American Department Stores
To survive and even thrive, the ailing retail format doesn’t have to reinvent itself, according to Olivier Bron. Bringing his international experience to parent company Macy’s Inc., the new chief executive wants to give customers a more exciting experience and be a better partner to brand vendors.
Bloomingdale’s CEO on the Future of American Department Stores
To survive and even thrive, the ailing retail format doesn’t have to reinvent itself, according to Olivier Bron. Bringing his international experience to parent company Macy’s Inc., the new chief executive wants to give customers a more exciting experience and be a better partner to brand vendors.
Why Men’s Retail Is Booming in Manhattan
Young menswear and streetwear brands are opening stores across downtown Manhattan at a moment when young consumers are eager for in-person shopping, social-media marketing feels stale and menswear customers are looking for new options.
Why Men’s Retail Is Booming in Manhattan
Young menswear and streetwear brands are opening stores across downtown Manhattan at a moment when young consumers are eager for in-person shopping, social-media marketing feels stale and menswear customers are looking for new options.
Can Department Stores Save Themselves? | The Debrief
BoF Senior Correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and Retail Editor Cathleen Chen discuss the ongoing struggle of American department stores to remain relevant and what lessons they might learn from their European counterparts.
Can Department Stores Save Themselves? | The Debrief
BoF Senior Correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and Retail Editor Cathleen Chen discuss the ongoing struggle of American department stores to remain relevant and what lessons they might learn from their European counterparts.
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.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Maison Kitsuné Is Closing All Its US Stores
The brand is shutting its physical doors in the US to focus on its digital business and wholesale partnerships.