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BoF LIVE: Are Marketplaces the New Department Stores?

BoF’s Lauren Sherman joins the founders of The Yes, Not Just a Label and Henning to discuss the future of multi-brand retail.

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The traditional wholesale business model has been under assault for years, but the e-commerce boom brought about by the pandemic has created a new level of pressure for department stores. As major retailers like Neiman Marcus cycle through Chapter 11 restructuring, established online rivals are being joined by new entrants like Behold and The Yes, all jostling for market share.

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