US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
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Power Moves | LVMH Names Frédéric Arnault CEO of Tag Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger CEO Exits
This week, the luxury group promoted another member of the Arnault family into an executive role, while PVH veteran Daniel Grieder departed after 23 years.
Power Moves | LVMH Names Frédéric Arnault CEO of Tag Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger CEO Exits
This week, the luxury group promoted another member of the Arnault family into an executive role, while PVH veteran Daniel Grieder departed after 23 years.
Post-Pandemic, the Fashion Industry Will Rely on Freelancers More Than Ever
As lockdowns lift, brands are likely to hire temporary employees that require less investment. What does that mean for freelancers’ labour rights?
Post-Pandemic, the Fashion Industry Will Rely on Freelancers More Than Ever
As lockdowns lift, brands are likely to hire temporary employees that require less investment. What does that mean for freelancers’ labour rights?
Report: Coty to Appoint Chairman Peter Harf as Its New Chief Executive
Harf will reportedly oversee a newly-created executive committee.
Report: Coty to Appoint Chairman Peter Harf as Its New Chief Executive
Harf will reportedly oversee a newly-created executive committee.
Power Moves | Ferragamo Names Executive Deputy Chairman, Louis Vuitton Appoints Director of Women’s Fashion Leather Goods
This week, Michele Norsa returns to Ferragamo as executive deputy board chairman after exiting in 2016, while Louis Vuitton hires former Mulberry designer Johnny Coca to lead its women’s leather goods division.
Power Moves | Ferragamo Names Executive Deputy Chairman, Louis Vuitton Appoints Director of Women’s Fashion Leather Goods
This week, Michele Norsa returns to Ferragamo as executive deputy board chairman after exiting in 2016, while Louis Vuitton hires former Mulberry designer Johnny Coca to lead its women’s leather goods division.
Ferragamo Brings Back Former Chief Executive to Help Post-Pandemic
Michele Norsa has returned to serve as executive deputy board chairman.
Ferragamo Brings Back Former Chief Executive to Help Post-Pandemic
Michele Norsa has returned to serve as executive deputy board chairman.
How Big Unions Smooth the Way for Amazon Worker Protests
Labour groups and unions are eager to penetrate the Seattle-based behemoth after years of failed attempts to unionize its operations.
How Big Unions Smooth the Way for Amazon Worker Protests
Labour groups and unions are eager to penetrate the Seattle-based behemoth after years of failed attempts to unionize its operations.
Power Moves | Swarovski Names Creative Director, Holt Renfrew Appoints President
This week, Swarovski announces its first global creative director, while Holt Renfrew taps Lane Crawford’s deputy president to lead the department store group.
Power Moves | Swarovski Names Creative Director, Holt Renfrew Appoints President
This week, Swarovski announces its first global creative director, while Holt Renfrew taps Lane Crawford’s deputy president to lead the department store group.
Power Moves | Valentino Appoints CEO, Vice Names Chief People Officer
This week, Valentino appoints a former Gucci star merchandiser to CEO, while Vice hires an HR veteran to lead the team.
Power Moves | Valentino Appoints CEO, Vice Names Chief People Officer
This week, Valentino appoints a former Gucci star merchandiser to CEO, while Vice hires an HR veteran to lead the team.
Can a New Chief Bring Commercial Magic Back to Valentino?
Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.
Can a New Chief Bring Commercial Magic Back to Valentino?
Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.
Power Moves | Missoni Appoints CEO, Condé Nast Taps Communications Lead from Vice
This week, Missoni appoints a former Giorgio Armani executive to CEO, while Condé Nast hires its first ever global chief communications officer.
Power Moves | Missoni Appoints CEO, Condé Nast Taps Communications Lead from Vice
This week, Missoni appoints a former Giorgio Armani executive to CEO, while Condé Nast hires its first ever global chief communications officer.
What to Do When You’ve Been Laid Off
BoF talked to experts to find out what fashion workers who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic should do next.
What to Do When You’ve Been Laid Off
BoF talked to experts to find out what fashion workers who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic should do next.
The BoF Podcast: Kalpona Akter on Choosing Between Lives and Livelihood
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Kalpona Akter, founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the millions of garment workers left destitute as the world's largest retailers cancel orders.
The BoF Podcast: Kalpona Akter on Choosing Between Lives and Livelihood
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Kalpona Akter, founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the millions of garment workers left destitute as the world's largest retailers cancel orders.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees
The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.
Report: Amazon Plans Thousands More Corporate Job Cuts Next Week
The Seattle online retailer tied its initial round of job cuts in October to the rise of artificial intelligence software.
Nike Cuts Corporate Staffers Amid Realignment
Layoffs will impact less than 1 percent of the company’s corporate team and are part of a restructuring led by chief executive Elliot Hill.
Michael Burke Tapped to Lead LVMH Americas
The LVMH veteran has been named chairman and chief executive of LVMH Americas as the company navigates a 'complex and evolving geopolitical period.'
Women’s Conference Trybe Cancels, Citing Trump DEI Pushback
The event was slated for May 2025 in Las Vegas and had confirmed speakers from Sephora, H&M and TikTok.
Amazon Is Halting Some of Its Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
In a memo to employees, Candi Castleberry, a senior human resources executive, said last month that Amazon was ‘winding down outdated programmes and materials.’
Fearless Fund to End Grant Programme for Black Women Founders, Settles Lawsuit
The investment firm focused on women of colour agreed to end one of its grant programmes, bringing to a close year-long litigation with the American Alliance for Equal Rights. The fund will continue to operate other similar initiatives.