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.
wholesale
Retail
7 Ways to Make E-Commerce More Profitable
As online sales reached new heights in the pandemic, brands are grappling with new burdens on their bottom lines. From savvy inventory distribution to bundling products, here’s how they can keep costs down.
7 Ways to Make E-Commerce More Profitable
As online sales reached new heights in the pandemic, brands are grappling with new burdens on their bottom lines. From savvy inventory distribution to bundling products, here’s how they can keep costs down.
Luxury
How to Build Wholesale Relationships Without Getting Squeezed
Many fashion brands remain dependent on department stores, e-tailers and multi-brand boutiques to drive sales, but the cost of doing business with these third parties is growing. Here’s how labels can protect themselves.
How to Build Wholesale Relationships Without Getting Squeezed
Many fashion brands remain dependent on department stores, e-tailers and multi-brand boutiques to drive sales, but the cost of doing business with these third parties is growing. Here’s how labels can protect themselves.
Beauty
How Digital Beauty Brands Are Making Wholesale Work
Despite the pandemic, stores still matter in the world of cosmetics and personal care. Here’s how digital brands are working with physical retailers to make the leap.
How Digital Beauty Brands Are Making Wholesale Work
Despite the pandemic, stores still matter in the world of cosmetics and personal care. Here’s how digital brands are working with physical retailers to make the leap.
Retail
Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?
This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.
Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?
This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.
Global Markets
Digitally Connecting ‘Made in Italy’ and the US Market
To support Italian fashion businesses incapacitated by Covid-19 containment regulations, the Italian Trade Agency has launched a new digital platform connecting Italian brands directly with US buyers, retailers, press and the end-consumer.
Digitally Connecting ‘Made in Italy’ and the US Market
To support Italian fashion businesses incapacitated by Covid-19 containment regulations, the Italian Trade Agency has launched a new digital platform connecting Italian brands directly with US buyers, retailers, press and the end-consumer.
Technology
At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale
With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.
At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale
With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.
Fashion Week
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of Wholesale
Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Wholesale
Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.
Retail
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
Beauty
J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques
J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.
J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques
J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.
Luxury
To Survive, Luxury Fashion Must Hibernate
Companies should reduce their cost perimeters, keeping as many of their personnel and key assets as possible, while stopping virtually all manufacturing and sourcing, argues Luca Solca.
To Survive, Luxury Fashion Must Hibernate
Companies should reduce their cost perimeters, keeping as many of their personnel and key assets as possible, while stopping virtually all manufacturing and sourcing, argues Luca Solca.
Retail
Is This the End of Wholesale, or the Beginning of Something Better?
Department stores are cancelling orders and delaying payments, pushing designers to breaking point and calling into question a system that has been challenged for years.
Is This the End of Wholesale, or the Beginning of Something Better?
Department stores are cancelling orders and delaying payments, pushing designers to breaking point and calling into question a system that has been challenged for years.
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.