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.
digital
Beauty
Will Social Selling Work in Fashion?
Supercharged by the rise of social media, new devices and new software, 'social selling' has taken off in beauty and jewellery. Will it work in fashion?
Will Social Selling Work in Fashion?
Supercharged by the rise of social media, new devices and new software, 'social selling' has taken off in beauty and jewellery. Will it work in fashion?
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Smartphone Shopping, Jet Funding, Data Saves Retail
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Smartphone Shopping, Jet Funding, Data Saves Retail
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Technology
Smartphones Overtake Desktops for Holiday Shopping
For the first time, more people will visit retailers' web sites through their smartphones than on desktop computers or tablets during the holiday shopping season that begins on Thanksgiving Day.
Smartphones Overtake Desktops for Holiday Shopping
For the first time, more people will visit retailers' web sites through their smartphones than on desktop computers or tablets during the holiday shopping season that begins on Thanksgiving Day.
Technology
Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?
Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.
Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?
Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.
Technology
InStyle, Jaunt VR Target Fashion Audience With Virtual Reality Cover
As makers of virtual reality content get ready to enter the mass market next year, one company is hoping to appeal to a broader audience outside of the tech set by harnessing fashion magazine InStyle's young female demographic.
InStyle, Jaunt VR Target Fashion Audience With Virtual Reality Cover
As makers of virtual reality content get ready to enter the mass market next year, one company is hoping to appeal to a broader audience outside of the tech set by harnessing fashion magazine InStyle's young female demographic.
Technology
Trillenium Takes Virtual Reality into Online Shopping
Trillenium creates virtual stores for brands aimed at marrying the experience of real-life shopping with the convenience of e-commerce on smartphones and computers.
Trillenium Takes Virtual Reality into Online Shopping
Trillenium creates virtual stores for brands aimed at marrying the experience of real-life shopping with the convenience of e-commerce on smartphones and computers.
Beauty
Emily Weiss: Blogger to Social Brand Builder
Emily Weiss speaks to BoF about growing her independent beauty blog into a community-driven digital brand.
Emily Weiss: Blogger to Social Brand Builder
Emily Weiss speaks to BoF about growing her independent beauty blog into a community-driven digital brand.
Technology
A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones
Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.
A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones
Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.
Technology
Do You Know Who Your Consumer Is?
Brands and retailers now have the potential to track consumer interactions across any device, anywhere in the world, creating a ‘single view’ of their customers across multiple touchpoints. But it isn’t easy.
Do You Know Who Your Consumer Is?
Brands and retailers now have the potential to track consumer interactions across any device, anywhere in the world, creating a ‘single view’ of their customers across multiple touchpoints. But it isn’t easy.
Technology
Yahoo Said to Pay $230 Million for Shopping Site Polyvore
Yahoo! Inc. is paying about $230 million for shopping service Polyvore Inc. as the Internet portal seeks new ways to draw in users and advertisers.
Yahoo Said to Pay $230 Million for Shopping Site Polyvore
Yahoo! Inc. is paying about $230 million for shopping service Polyvore Inc. as the Internet portal seeks new ways to draw in users and advertisers.
Technology
Yahoo to Acquire Startup Polyvore in Shopping-Advertising Push
Yahoo! Inc. is buying shopping-service Polyvore Inc., seeking to improve its online fashion content and boost shopping-related advertising.
Yahoo to Acquire Startup Polyvore in Shopping-Advertising Push
Yahoo! Inc. is buying shopping-service Polyvore Inc., seeking to improve its online fashion content and boost shopping-related advertising.
News & Analysis
Sojin Lee Speaks on 'Fashion Entertainment' Platform Fashionair
BoF spoke to ex-Net-a-Porter buyer Sojin Lee about teaming up with Simon Fuller to launch Fashionair, a new platform for ‘fashion entertainment.’
Sojin Lee Speaks on 'Fashion Entertainment' Platform Fashionair
BoF spoke to ex-Net-a-Porter buyer Sojin Lee about teaming up with Simon Fuller to launch Fashionair, a new platform for ‘fashion entertainment.’
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.