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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Luxury
Can the Champs Élysées Reinvent Itself?
The famous Paris shopping avenue has had a tough time of late, but luxury brands are still willing to commit.
Can the Champs Élysées Reinvent Itself?
The famous Paris shopping avenue has had a tough time of late, but luxury brands are still willing to commit.
News & Analysis
Can London’s Oxford Street Weather a Perfect Storm?
Empty stores, online competition, punitive business rates, over-spaced retailers and Brexit-nervous consumers: one of the world’s most competitive fashion retail environments is being squeezed from all sides — and learning to innovate.
Can London’s Oxford Street Weather a Perfect Storm?
Empty stores, online competition, punitive business rates, over-spaced retailers and Brexit-nervous consumers: one of the world’s most competitive fashion retail environments is being squeezed from all sides — and learning to innovate.
News & Analysis
Saving America's Most Illustrious Stretch of Retail Real Estate
Madison Avenue used to be one of the most popular places to shop in the world. Now, after brands such as Calvin Klein and Proenza Schouler have exited, landlords are struggling to find tenants to replace them.
Saving America's Most Illustrious Stretch of Retail Real Estate
Madison Avenue used to be one of the most popular places to shop in the world. Now, after brands such as Calvin Klein and Proenza Schouler have exited, landlords are struggling to find tenants to replace them.
Retail
New York Doubles Down on Tracking Empty Storefront Problem
Business owners across the city have increasingly been forced to close up shop amid soaring rents and competition from e-commerce companies, but just how pervasive is the problem? Local lawmakers are keen to find out.
New York Doubles Down on Tracking Empty Storefront Problem
Business owners across the city have increasingly been forced to close up shop amid soaring rents and competition from e-commerce companies, but just how pervasive is the problem? Local lawmakers are keen to find out.
News & Analysis
Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Increase
Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of retailer Inditex, had commercial property assets worth nearly $11 billion at the end of 2018.
Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Increase
Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of retailer Inditex, had commercial property assets worth nearly $11 billion at the end of 2018.
News & Analysis
Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer
Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.
Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer
Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.
Retail
Why Browns Is Closing Its London Flagship and Moving Around the Corner
The London luxury boutique plans to shutter its iconic South Molton Street location and reopen on Brook Street in 2020.
Why Browns Is Closing Its London Flagship and Moving Around the Corner
The London luxury boutique plans to shutter its iconic South Molton Street location and reopen on Brook Street in 2020.
News & Analysis
The Rise and Fall (And Rise Again?) of L.A.'s Famed Robertson Boulevard
"Robertson went from being the hottest street in L.A. retail, with packed sidewalks and lines of people waiting to shop at Kitson or get into the Ivy
The Rise and Fall (And Rise Again?) of L.A.'s Famed Robertson Boulevard
"Robertson went from being the hottest street in L.A. retail, with packed sidewalks and lines of people waiting to shop at Kitson or get into the Ivy
News & Analysis
Karl Lagerfeld-Designed Apartments Aimed at Taiwan's Ultra-Wealthy
A Taipei-based developer is hoping the late Chanel creative director will give them an edge over competitors, appealing to an ageing generation of multimillionaire business owners.
Karl Lagerfeld-Designed Apartments Aimed at Taiwan's Ultra-Wealthy
A Taipei-based developer is hoping the late Chanel creative director will give them an edge over competitors, appealing to an ageing generation of multimillionaire business owners.
Retail
The Week Ahead: Who Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse?
This week, everyone will be talking about the accelerating pace of store closures, opening day for the Shops at Hudson Yards and Brexit's surprising upside for some retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Who Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse?
This week, everyone will be talking about the accelerating pace of store closures, opening day for the Shops at Hudson Yards and Brexit's surprising upside for some retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Why Hudson Yards Is High Stakes for Fashion
With 1 million square feet of stores and restaurants, the New York mega-project will be one of the biggest showcases of modern brick-and-mortar retail in the world.
Why Hudson Yards Is High Stakes for Fashion
With 1 million square feet of stores and restaurants, the New York mega-project will be one of the biggest showcases of modern brick-and-mortar retail in the world.
Luxury
LVMH Plans London Hotel and New Flagship in Experiential Push
BoF has learned that the French luxury group has plans for a Cheval Blanc hotel and associated restaurants, a spa and a flagship store that appears intended for Hedi Slimane’s Celine on Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair.
LVMH Plans London Hotel and New Flagship in Experiential Push
BoF has learned that the French luxury group has plans for a Cheval Blanc hotel and associated restaurants, a spa and a flagship store that appears intended for Hedi Slimane’s Celine on Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair.
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.