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 VOICES
Reimagine the future of fashion with BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
The BoF Podcast | Es Devlin and Ekow Eshun on Belonging, Otherness and Identity
World-renowned stage designer Es Devlin and writer Ekow Eshun explore how confronting personal biases and grappling with ‘otherness’ can fundamentally alter our understanding of self and community.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
The BoF Podcast | Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Smith on Living Authentically in Viral Moments
At BoF VOICES 2024, Lucky Blue Smith and Nara Smith discussed the pressures of being in the public eye, and how staying true to themselves is core to their success — and their sanity.
The BoF Podcast | Bethann Hardison: Model, Mother, Agent and Advocate
At BoF VOICES 2024, Bethann Hardison spoke with British-Jamaican designer Bianca Saunders about her inspiring career journey and the state of the fashion industry today.
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The BoF Podcast | What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion?
At VOICES 2024, BoF sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent sits down with a panel of experts to discuss how fashion can operate under increasingly unsustainable climate conditions.
The BoF Podcast | Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino
At VOICES 2024, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini to understand their vision at Valentino, and discuss the emotional connection between creativity and business.
The BoF Podcast | How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants
At BoF VOICES 2024, 1 Granary founder Olya Kuryshchuk hosted a panel on independent fashion with designer Roksanda Ilincic, consultant Bohan Qiu, and Antwerp Royal Academy director Brandon Wen.
The BoF Podcast | How Skims and On Create Cultural Relevance
Skims co-founder Jens Grede and On co-founder David Allemann joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how they are building culture-shaping brands rooted in product innovation.
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The BoF Podcast | The Great Luxury E-Commerce Reckoning
Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger and Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share their insights on the future of luxury e-commerce.
The BoF Podcast | Jacquemus: A Coming of Age Story
The designer joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to share how he has built a successful independent business in a competitive environment and his plans for the future as well as settle some of the rumours and speculation.
Media
The BoF Podcast | Tina Brown on the Role of Journalism in the Age of Donald Trump
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to reflect on the seismic shifts in media, what this means for truth and democracy, and the role of journalism in the age of Donald Trump.
The BoF Podcast | Tina Brown on the Role of Journalism in the Age of Donald Trump
Former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2024 to reflect on the seismic shifts in media, what this means for truth and democracy, and the role of journalism in the age of Donald Trump.
BoF VOICES 2024 Concludes With Gala Celebration
Hope and freedom were the enduring themes at the ninth edition of BoF Voices, said BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, which hosted esteemed guests including Bethann Hardison and Giles Duly.
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.