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.
fast-fashion
News & Analysis
Boohoo Posts 49 Percent Profit Rise
The group, which targets 16-30-year-olds with its Boohoo, Nasty Gal and PrettyLittleThing brands, beat market expectations with a pre-tax profit of £76.3 million ($99 million).
Boohoo Posts 49 Percent Profit Rise
The group, which targets 16-30-year-olds with its Boohoo, Nasty Gal and PrettyLittleThing brands, beat market expectations with a pre-tax profit of £76.3 million ($99 million).
Retail
Primark Owner AB Foods Forecasts Flat First-Half Earnings
The group said it expected a small reduction in adjusted operating profit offset by lower net financial expenses.
Primark Owner AB Foods Forecasts Flat First-Half Earnings
The group said it expected a small reduction in adjusted operating profit offset by lower net financial expenses.
News & Analysis
What Will it Take to Prevent the Next Rana Plaza?
Almost six years on from a sweatshop building collapse that killed over 1,100 people in Bangladesh, VOICES Salon attendees discuss why the fashion supply chain is still plagued with worker abuses and what action could be taken to make conditions better.
What Will it Take to Prevent the Next Rana Plaza?
Almost six years on from a sweatshop building collapse that killed over 1,100 people in Bangladesh, VOICES Salon attendees discuss why the fashion supply chain is still plagued with worker abuses and what action could be taken to make conditions better.
Beauty
Why Fast Fashion Has Been Slow to Tap the Beauty Boom
Zara, H&M, Asos and other fast-fashion retailers now sell lipstick and eyeshadow alongside dresses and blazers. But they’re finding “fast and cheap” is a tougher sell in the beauty market.
Why Fast Fashion Has Been Slow to Tap the Beauty Boom
Zara, H&M, Asos and other fast-fashion retailers now sell lipstick and eyeshadow alongside dresses and blazers. But they’re finding “fast and cheap” is a tougher sell in the beauty market.
News & Analysis
Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter
As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.
Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter
As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.
China
Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China
There is a fortune to be made selling low-cost clothing in China. But cut-throat competition, ‘Taobao villages’ and local know-how give domestic players an edge over global names like H&M and Zara.
Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China
There is a fortune to be made selling low-cost clothing in China. But cut-throat competition, ‘Taobao villages’ and local know-how give domestic players an edge over global names like H&M and Zara.
China
Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
H&M Rethinks Experimental Brand Nyden
Launched earlier this year, Nyden will remain open, but will now be sold via HM.com.
H&M Rethinks Experimental Brand Nyden
Launched earlier this year, Nyden will remain open, but will now be sold via HM.com.
Retail
H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling
Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.
H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling
Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.
News & Analysis
H&M Tests New Store Concept
At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.
H&M Tests New Store Concept
At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.
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.