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.
Masterclasses
Live and on-demand masterclasses providing key learnings on critical topics spanning fashion and beauty.
BoF Masterclass | The Essential Brand Marketing Guide
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “The Essential Brand Marketing Guide.”
BoF Masterclass | Dynamic Journeys: China’s Luxury Shoppers at Home and Abroad
This Masterclass explores how global luxury brands and retailers can adapt to China’s shifting shopping landscape.
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Playbook for Generative AI in Fashion
Watch on demand a special Masterclass, as BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain, along with a panel of experts, unpacked our case study on generative AI.
BoF Masterclass | The State of Fashion: Beauty
Executive editor of The Business of Beauty, Priya Rao, is joined by McKinsey senior partner Kristi Weaver and partner Sara Hudson to break down the five critical themes covered in the report.
BoF Masterclass | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy
A panel of experts, unpack our latest case study Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy.
BoF Masterclass | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality
Understand how retailers and fashion brands can better satisfy consumers' interior design needs with BoF Insights.
BoF Masterclass | How to Avoid Another Rana Plaza
Understand how the fashion industry is working to prevent another disaster ten years after the devastating events at Rana Plaza.
Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Managing Markdowns
Understand when retailers should implement markdowns, how to change consumer perceptions around discounts and more.
Masterclass | How to Build a Profitable DTC Brand
Explore strategies for growing a profitable business.
Masterclass | The New Statement Shoe: Reimagining Designer Footwear
The luxury shoe market continues to ride on post-pandemic momentum. Learn why with BoF Insights.
Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2023
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg unpack what opportunities and challenges businesses should be on the lookout for in 2023.
Masterclass | Gen-Z and Fashion in the Age of Realism
Gen-Zers are ushering in a new era for style while influencing and shifting buying behaviours. Learn from BoF Insights and a panel of experts on what fashion leaders need to do to appeal to these digital natives.
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.