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Workplace & Talent

How Retail Store Employees Should Upskill Today

The nature of working in retail is changing at pace as the purpose of stores continues to evolve. BoF Careers examines how in-store employees can hone and develop their skill sets for success in retail or its adjacent industries, sharing expertise from retail leaders and fashion executives who began their careers on the shop floor.

Workplace & Talent

How Retail Store Employees Should Upskill Today

The nature of working in retail is changing at pace as the purpose of stores continues to evolve. BoF Careers examines how in-store employees can hone and develop their skill sets for success in retail or its adjacent industries, sharing expertise from retail leaders and fashion executives who began their careers on the shop floor.


Direct-to-Consumer

Why Mergers Might Be the Next Wave of DTC Exits

Apparel brands Knot Standard and Billy Reid are teaming up in a move investors say we may see more of as fashion start-ups seek alternative funding routes to grow their businesses.

Direct-to-Consumer

Why Mergers Might Be the Next Wave of DTC Exits

Apparel brands Knot Standard and Billy Reid are teaming up in a move investors say we may see more of as fashion start-ups seek alternative funding routes to grow their businesses.


Beauty

Walmart Wants in on Luxury Beauty. Will Shoppers Follow?

The US mega-chain is continuing to build out its assortment of prestige beauty brands and services.

Beauty

Walmart Wants in on Luxury Beauty. Will Shoppers Follow?

The US mega-chain is continuing to build out its assortment of prestige beauty brands and services.


Direct-to-Consumer

Report: Outdoor Voices’ Former Employees Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.

Direct-to-Consumer

Report: Outdoor Voices’ Former Employees Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.


Direct-to-Consumer

Can Allbirds Survive Its Own Turnaround Plan?

An executive shakeup at the embattled sneaker seller adds a new layer of complexity as sales and profit continue to decline.

Direct-to-Consumer

Can Allbirds Survive Its Own Turnaround Plan?

An executive shakeup at the embattled sneaker seller adds a new layer of complexity as sales and profit continue to decline.


Luxury

Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Real Estate

Top luxury groups are buying real estate to secure landmark store locations with serious implications for second-tier players who are already struggling to stay on key luxury streets, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Real Estate

Top luxury groups are buying real estate to secure landmark store locations with serious implications for second-tier players who are already struggling to stay on key luxury streets, writes Luca Solca.


Workplace & Talent

Is It Time for Retailers to Rethink the Part-Time Work Model?

Fashion companies rely heavily on part-time associates to respond to a volatile industry where demand is often seasonal and margins are thin — but many drop the ball when it comes to making the job rewarding.

Workplace & Talent

Is It Time for Retailers to Rethink the Part-Time Work Model?

Fashion companies rely heavily on part-time associates to respond to a volatile industry where demand is often seasonal and margins are thin — but many drop the ball when it comes to making the job rewarding.


Partner Content

How Jewellery Retailer Pandora Is Evolving and Elevating Its Brand

A four-part strategy is ushering in a new phase of growth at global jewellery brand Pandora. Its chief marketing officer, Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson, discusses the investments made across product design and brand marketing to capture the attention of new consumers.

Partner Content

How Jewellery Retailer Pandora Is Evolving and Elevating Its Brand

A four-part strategy is ushering in a new phase of growth at global jewellery brand Pandora. Its chief marketing officer, Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson, discusses the investments made across product design and brand marketing to capture the attention of new consumers.


Retail

Gap, Abercrombie and (Sort of) Nike: Earnings to Watch This Week

Big, mainstream brands report fourth-quarter results, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.

Retail

Gap, Abercrombie and (Sort of) Nike: Earnings to Watch This Week

Big, mainstream brands report fourth-quarter results, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.


Retail

Uniqlo’s Sister Brand GU Aiming to Take On Markets in US, Europe

While GU, with slightly lower prices than Uniqlo and clothes aimed at younger clientele, has a solid presence in Japan, it’s less known in other major markets. Building its presence abroad is part of Fast Retailing founder Tadashi Yanai’s push to “become a true global player,” by first doubling annual profit to ¥5 trillion within a few years.

Retail

Uniqlo’s Sister Brand GU Aiming to Take On Markets in US, Europe

While GU, with slightly lower prices than Uniqlo and clothes aimed at younger clientele, has a solid presence in Japan, it’s less known in other major markets. Building its presence abroad is part of Fast Retailing founder Tadashi Yanai’s push to “become a true global player,” by first doubling annual profit to ¥5 trillion within a few years.


Retail

Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital

The deal will inject new capital into the New York-based preppy streetwear brand, allowing it to expand its women’s assortment and move into a bigger flagship in Manhattan.

Retail

Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital

The deal will inject new capital into the New York-based preppy streetwear brand, allowing it to expand its women’s assortment and move into a bigger flagship in Manhattan.


Beauty

How ‘Anti-Spas’ Sell Wellness to Men

Remedy Place, a luxury social wellness club, has completely rebranded the spa experience with an eye on the male demographic. This year, the company has an ambitious plan to expand starting with its third and largest 7,400-square-foot club in New York’s SoHo neighbourhood this spring and an upcoming product line that brings self-care into the home.

Beauty

How ‘Anti-Spas’ Sell Wellness to Men

Remedy Place, a luxury social wellness club, has completely rebranded the spa experience with an eye on the male demographic. This year, the company has an ambitious plan to expand starting with its third and largest 7,400-square-foot club in New York’s SoHo neighbourhood this spring and an upcoming product line that brings self-care into the home.