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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Beauty
#BoFLIVE: Sephora and the State of Beauty Retail
Sephora is beset by challenges across several sales channels and global markets. As rivals now look to disrupt the original disruptor, the authors of BoF’s latest case study and a host of experts explore the future of the LVMH giant through its colourful history, delving into its current challenges and strategy to reveal how Sephora’s next chapter may be its most arduous yet.
#BoFLIVE: Sephora and the State of Beauty Retail
Sephora is beset by challenges across several sales channels and global markets. As rivals now look to disrupt the original disruptor, the authors of BoF’s latest case study and a host of experts explore the future of the LVMH giant through its colourful history, delving into its current challenges and strategy to reveal how Sephora’s next chapter may be its most arduous yet.
News & Analysis
#BoFLIVE: A Masterclass on Leadership, Inspiration and Resilience with Simon Sinek
Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek joins BoF founder & CEO Imran Amed in a conversation about how the greatest leaders and organisations think, act and communicate.
#BoFLIVE: A Masterclass on Leadership, Inspiration and Resilience with Simon Sinek
Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek joins BoF founder & CEO Imran Amed in a conversation about how the greatest leaders and organisations think, act and communicate.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: How to Build Customer Loyalty
The pandemic has created new opportunities for many brands as online sales have surged. But keeping those new consumers is harder than ever. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how to keep customers coming back for more.
#BoFLIVE: How to Build Customer Loyalty
The pandemic has created new opportunities for many brands as online sales have surged. But keeping those new consumers is harder than ever. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how to keep customers coming back for more.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts uncover what’s next for multi-brand retailers.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts uncover what’s next for multi-brand retailers.
Sustainability
Stella McCartney Is the Keynote Speaker at the BoF Professional Summit
Join us on April 14 for a four-hour live broadcast of interactive conversations on closing fashion’s sustainability gap, with a keynote address by the pioneering designer.
Stella McCartney Is the Keynote Speaker at the BoF Professional Summit
Join us on April 14 for a four-hour live broadcast of interactive conversations on closing fashion’s sustainability gap, with a keynote address by the pioneering designer.
Sustainability
Join Us At the BoF Professional Summit: Closing Fashion’s Sustainability Gap
On April 14, The Business of Fashion will convene leading global experts, thought leaders and activists in sustainability and workers’ rights for a 4-hour live broadcast of interactive conversations.
Join Us At the BoF Professional Summit: Closing Fashion’s Sustainability Gap
On April 14, The Business of Fashion will convene leading global experts, thought leaders and activists in sustainability and workers’ rights for a 4-hour live broadcast of interactive conversations.
Sustainability
#BoFLIVE: Solving Fashion’s Packaging Problem
As the pandemic-driven surge in fashion e-commerce sends more and more cardboard boxes and plastic bags to landfills, a growing number of companies have radical ideas about how to reduce packaging waste. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, we speak to a host of experts to unpack their strategies.
#BoFLIVE: Solving Fashion’s Packaging Problem
As the pandemic-driven surge in fashion e-commerce sends more and more cardboard boxes and plastic bags to landfills, a growing number of companies have radical ideas about how to reduce packaging waste. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, we speak to a host of experts to unpack their strategies.
Sustainability
Join Us at the BoF Professional Summit: Closing Fashion’s Sustainability Gap
On April 14, The Business of Fashion will convene leading global experts, thought leaders and activists in sustainability and workers rights for a 4-hour live broadcast of interactive conversations.
Join Us at the BoF Professional Summit: Closing Fashion’s Sustainability Gap
On April 14, The Business of Fashion will convene leading global experts, thought leaders and activists in sustainability and workers rights for a 4-hour live broadcast of interactive conversations.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The Right Way to Do Plus-Size
Brands often launch plus-size lines to great fanfare, only to abandon their efforts when sales don’t immediately meet expectations. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how they found success with a more-comprehensive approach to the category.
#BoFLIVE: The Right Way to Do Plus-Size
Brands often launch plus-size lines to great fanfare, only to abandon their efforts when sales don’t immediately meet expectations. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how they found success with a more-comprehensive approach to the category.
News & Analysis
#BoFLIVE: Combatting Anti-Asian Racism
A recent wave of anti-Asian hate attacks has shed new light on longstanding racism impacting Asian communities around the world. Join BoF’s Imran Amed for a conversation with industry leaders to better understand the intersectional issues and structures underpinning anti-Asian hate and what fashion professionals can do to be better allies.
#BoFLIVE: Combatting Anti-Asian Racism
A recent wave of anti-Asian hate attacks has shed new light on longstanding racism impacting Asian communities around the world. Join BoF’s Imran Amed for a conversation with industry leaders to better understand the intersectional issues and structures underpinning anti-Asian hate and what fashion professionals can do to be better allies.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?
The secondhand market is booming, and a growing number of labels are piling in. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host experts break down how to make a profit selling pre-worn trousers and handbags online.
#BoFLIVE: For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?
The secondhand market is booming, and a growing number of labels are piling in. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host experts break down how to make a profit selling pre-worn trousers and handbags online.
Marketing
#BoFLIVE: The New 4Ps of DTC Marketing
The direct-to-consumer fashion and beauty space has flourished over the last decade, but the once fool-proof marketing rubric has aged in that time. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts outline how to update the DTC marketing playbook so brands can break through the saturated market.
#BoFLIVE: The New 4Ps of DTC Marketing
The direct-to-consumer fashion and beauty space has flourished over the last decade, but the once fool-proof marketing rubric has aged in that time. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts outline how to update the DTC marketing playbook so brands can break through the saturated market.
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.