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.
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Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Scott Galloway on Breaking Up Big Luxury
The bestselling author and business professor offers his insight into the challenging market and M&A landscape that industry players of all sizes have to navigate.
The BoF Podcast: Scott Galloway on Breaking Up Big Luxury
The bestselling author and business professor offers his insight into the challenging market and M&A landscape that industry players of all sizes have to navigate.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: The Fate of Luxury Retail
Catch up on the #BoFLIVE conversation on what's next for luxury retail as multi-brand retailers face increasing challenges during this time of uncertainty.
#BoFLIVE: The Fate of Luxury Retail
Catch up on the #BoFLIVE conversation on what's next for luxury retail as multi-brand retailers face increasing challenges during this time of uncertainty.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The New Rules of Going DTC
Gone are the days of aggressive customer acquisition, returns on paid marketing investment and single hero products as surefire ways to capture the imagination of the coveted Millennial and Gen-Z consumer.
#BoFLIVE: The New Rules of Going DTC
Gone are the days of aggressive customer acquisition, returns on paid marketing investment and single hero products as surefire ways to capture the imagination of the coveted Millennial and Gen-Z consumer.
News & Analysis
Caroline Issa on Finding Your Opportunity for Renewal During a Crisis
Tank magazine’s chief executive and fashion director offers her insights and advice on optimising essential skills for an industry moving into the future.
Caroline Issa on Finding Your Opportunity for Renewal During a Crisis
Tank magazine’s chief executive and fashion director offers her insights and advice on optimising essential skills for an industry moving into the future.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: What Will Reopened Stores Look Like?
BoF's Lauren Sherman and Brian Baskin spoke with Saks Fifth Avenue President Marc Metrick and Jessica Richards, founder of Shen Beauty, about what to expect from the future of retail.
#BoFLIVE: What Will Reopened Stores Look Like?
BoF's Lauren Sherman and Brian Baskin spoke with Saks Fifth Avenue President Marc Metrick and Jessica Richards, founder of Shen Beauty, about what to expect from the future of retail.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: Is This the End of the American Mall?
Watch retail consultant Robert Burke discuss the future of the shopping mall and the role it will play in a troubled retail landscape, with BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen.
#BoFLIVE: Is This the End of the American Mall?
Watch retail consultant Robert Burke discuss the future of the shopping mall and the role it will play in a troubled retail landscape, with BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Taking Stock of the M&A Market
What does the economic fallout of Covid-19 mean for acquisition targets and buyers in the year ahead?
#BoFLIVE: Taking Stock of the M&A Market
What does the economic fallout of Covid-19 mean for acquisition targets and buyers in the year ahead?
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Marc Jacobs Says, ‘I Still Have Stories to Tell’
The American designer chatted with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his last show before quarantine, brick-and-mortar retail and the future of New York fashion.
The BoF Podcast: Marc Jacobs Says, ‘I Still Have Stories to Tell’
The American designer chatted with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his last show before quarantine, brick-and-mortar retail and the future of New York fashion.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Millard Drexler on Why ‘Growth Is the Enemy’
The retail guru on the state of American department stores, venture capital funding and the importance of staying small.
The BoF Podcast: Millard Drexler on Why ‘Growth Is the Enemy’
The retail guru on the state of American department stores, venture capital funding and the importance of staying small.
Beauty
#BoFLIVE: Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara on How the Beauty Industry Is Moving Forward
The beauty entrepreneur shares tips on how to adapt to your new circumstances during the pandemic.
#BoFLIVE: Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara on How the Beauty Industry Is Moving Forward
The beauty entrepreneur shares tips on how to adapt to your new circumstances during the pandemic.
Media
#BoFLIVE: Stylist Ibrahim Kamara Talks i-D, Art Direction and Masculinity
Catch up on the discussion between the stylist and BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks on his aesthetic and inspiring a new generation of creatives.
#BoFLIVE: Stylist Ibrahim Kamara Talks i-D, Art Direction and Masculinity
Catch up on the discussion between the stylist and BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks on his aesthetic and inspiring a new generation of creatives.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Alber Elbaz Is a ‘Zoombie’ Now
The star designer on the future of young designers and multi-brand retail, life in the Zoom era and launching a company during a pandemic.
The BoF Podcast: Alber Elbaz Is a ‘Zoombie’ Now
The star designer on the future of young designers and multi-brand retail, life in the Zoom era and launching a company during a pandemic.
The News in Brief
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.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.