Hudson’s Bay Retail Chain to Terminate More Than 8,300 Workers by Sunday
Canada’s oldest retail chain will lay off 89 percent of its workforce by Sunday, when it will conclude its liquidation sale and shutter all stores.
BoF LIVE
BoF Live | Navigating Market Uncertainty and Digital Transformation in Fashion
Join us on Wednesday, May 21 at 17:00 BST / 18:00 CET / 12:00 EDT for our next #BoFLive.
Partner Content
Increasing Brand Presence and Impact on TikTok
Farah Maloof, head of fashion and luxury partnerships at TikTok, and Jordan Mitchell, the co-founder and co-CEO of cultural marketing agency Good Culture Inc., share their insights on how to best engage the zeitgeist, effectively work with content creators and empower teams within businesses to successfully navigate the entertainment platform.
Increasing Brand Presence and Impact on TikTok
Farah Maloof, head of fashion and luxury partnerships at TikTok, and Jordan Mitchell, the co-founder and co-CEO of cultural marketing agency Good Culture Inc., share their insights on how to best engage the zeitgeist, effectively work with content creators and empower teams within businesses to successfully navigate the entertainment platform.
BoF Live | Unlocking Supply Chain Opportunities in Southeast Asian Markets
Join us on Wednesday, October 23 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for our next #BoFLIVE.
BoF Live | How to Reach Gen-Z Consumers on Social Channels
Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT for our next #BoFLIVE.
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BoF LIVE | The Evolving Art of Luxury Experiential Retail
A panel of experts discuss how luxury retailers can use digital integration, environmental standards and inclusive luxury to best cater to their customers.
Workplace & Talent
BoF LIVE | Closing the Employability Skills Gap in Fashion
As part of BoF Careers Week 2023, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and BoF Careers’ Sophie Soar shared their insights on the current state of fashion careers and tips on how to mitigate the industry’s skill gaps.
BoF LIVE | Closing the Employability Skills Gap in Fashion
As part of BoF Careers Week 2023, BoF’s senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and BoF Careers’ Sophie Soar shared their insights on the current state of fashion careers and tips on how to mitigate the industry’s skill gaps.
BoF LIVE | The Rise of Resale: Luxury as Currency
BoF’s Rahul Malik speaks with Tirath Kamdar of eBay and Fashionphile’s Sarah Davis about new research into why consumers are investing in luxury handbags, watches and jewellery and what this means for high-end resale.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Customer Engagement in Luxury E-Commerce
Kristin Maa, senior vice president of growth at Saks, and Lydia Pang, chief executive and co-founder of Mørning, share their insights on how luxury e-commerce is being transformed.
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Reimagining the Returns Process to Unlock Growth
BoF sits with Andrew Pease, senior growth director at Happy Returns, and consumer psychologist Kate Nightingale, to hear how companies can transform returns from customer pain point to growth opportunity.
BoF LIVE | Unpacking the Textured Hair Care Opportunity
Please join us on Thursday, October 13 as BoF’s Tamison O’Connor and Sheena Butler-Young, along with a panel of experts, unpack the texture hair care opportunity.
BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.
BoF LIVE | The Influencer Economy
As social media continues to evolve, so does the role of the influencer. Join us on Thursday, September 29th as BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, along with a panel of experts, unpack the state of the influencer economy, and what the future could hold.
The News in Brief
Crypto-Luxury Brand 9dcc Is Shutting Down
The brand cited headwinds in web3 and softness in the luxury market for its decision in an announcement Tuesday.
Temu-Owner PDD Holdings Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates
Despite price slashing from retailers and government stimulus measures to boost consumer spending, the e-commerce company's year-on-year net income fell 47 percent.
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
Italy’s Fashion Brands Sign Accord to Fight Worker Exploitation
Italian legal and political authorities, trade unions and fashion industry parties signed a non-binding action plan focussed on the creation of a database of brands’ suppliers and their workforces, after prosecutors uncovered widespread abuse.
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
Trump Extends Deadline for 50% Tariffs on EU Goods to July 9
The US president told reporters the decision to push the deadline came after he had a ‘very nice’ phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.