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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A Reality Check for Fashion Tech?
This week, everyone will be talking about earnings from Warby Parker, Poshmark and others, an unusual Singles Day and the CFDA Awards.
A Reality Check for Fashion Tech?
This week, everyone will be talking about earnings from Warby Parker, Poshmark and others, an unusual Singles Day and the CFDA Awards.
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Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
How to Tap the World’s Largest Online Shopping Festival
BoF breaks down the consumer and tech trends luxury brands need to know to maximize their Singles' Day strategies this year.
How to Tap the World’s Largest Online Shopping Festival
BoF breaks down the consumer and tech trends luxury brands need to know to maximize their Singles' Day strategies this year.
China
Alibaba Singles’ Day Set to Challenge $31 Billion Record
The shopping day has become an indicator of Chinese consumer health.
Alibaba Singles’ Day Set to Challenge $31 Billion Record
The shopping day has become an indicator of Chinese consumer health.
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Technology
How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
China
Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day
The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.
Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day
The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.
China
Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales
The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.
Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales
The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.
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Fashion's Biggest Holiday
This week, everyone will be talking about Alibaba's Singles' Day, the release of Hedi Slimane's first Celine accessories and Neighborhood Goods' take on the department store. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion's Biggest Holiday
This week, everyone will be talking about Alibaba's Singles' Day, the release of Hedi Slimane's first Celine accessories and Neighborhood Goods' take on the department store. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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China
How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree
A look back at the retail extravaganza.
How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree
A look back at the retail extravaganza.
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Move Over Singles’ Day: Alipay’s ’12.12’ Event Breaks Records
"Alipay’s event is growing quickly. This year, more than 110 million consumers participated in its 12.12 event, up from around just more than 28
Move Over Singles’ Day: Alipay’s ’12.12’ Event Breaks Records
"Alipay’s event is growing quickly. This year, more than 110 million consumers participated in its 12.12 event, up from around just more than 28
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China’s M-Commerce Explosion Drives 32 Percent Singles’ Day Sales Growth
"$14.6 billion of the orders were made on mobile devices, taking up about 82 percent of all orders and marking 657 million different deliveries."
China’s M-Commerce Explosion Drives 32 Percent Singles’ Day Sales Growth
"$14.6 billion of the orders were made on mobile devices, taking up about 82 percent of all orders and marking 657 million different deliveries."
China
Alibaba Singles' Day Sales Pass 2015, But Growth Slows
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Singles' Day sales surged past last year's 91.2 billion yuan ($13.85 billion) total with nearly nine hours left on the clock.
Alibaba Singles' Day Sales Pass 2015, But Growth Slows
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Singles' Day sales surged past last year's 91.2 billion yuan ($13.85 billion) total with nearly nine hours left on the clock.
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.