Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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News & Analysis
Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort
The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale.
Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort
The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale.
Luxury
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
News & Analysis
Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring
The American fast-fashion retailer is looking to reduce the risk of insolvency.
Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring
The American fast-fashion retailer is looking to reduce the risk of insolvency.
Financial Markets
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Private Equity
Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.
The Pros and Cons of Private Equity
Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
News & Analysis
J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers
J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.
J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers
J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.
News & Analysis
Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'
The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.
Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'
The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.
News & Analysis
Jeans Brand Diesel USA Files for Bankruptcy
The brand whose five-pocket pants dominated pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s, filed for bankruptcy blaming plummeting sales, a botched turnaround, pricey leases and unwavering landlords.
Jeans Brand Diesel USA Files for Bankruptcy
The brand whose five-pocket pants dominated pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s, filed for bankruptcy blaming plummeting sales, a botched turnaround, pricey leases and unwavering landlords.
News & Analysis
Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t
The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.
Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t
The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.
Retail
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Report: Sears Prepares for Possible Liquidation as ESL Bid Fails
If the 125-year-old retailer does die in bankruptcy, it would mark the largest fatality yet in the retail apocalypse.
Report: Sears Prepares for Possible Liquidation as ESL Bid Fails
If the 125-year-old retailer does die in bankruptcy, it would mark the largest fatality yet in the retail apocalypse.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.