Some retailers are closing stores after opening too many in the wake of the pandemic. Those that are plowing ahead are taking a more deliberate approach — even if it means waiting years for a spot on the perfect block to open up.
The arrival of direct checkout in AI search engines like ChatGPT is being called the biggest innovation in online shopping in over a decade. BoF breaks down how brands and retailers are getting ready for the disruption.
From over-the-top accessories to slimmed-down shoes, consumers’ 2025 purchasing habits were driven by a desire for individuality.
The embattled luxury department store is ‘absolutely dependent’ on companies like Chanel, LVMH and Kering, who could ‘suffocate’ the retailer if they stopped shipping, Reuters reported.
The embattled luxury department store is ‘absolutely dependent’ on companies like Chanel, LVMH and Kering, who could ‘suffocate’ the retailer if they stopped shipping, Reuters reported.
A direct-to-consumer strategy and cost discipline have helped the British brand grow without leaning on price hikes.
A direct-to-consumer strategy and cost discipline have helped the British brand grow without leaning on price hikes.
The 3.5-acre mixed-use estate in the affluent West London district is enhancing its retail and public-realm experience. BoF sits down with The Knightsbridge Estate’s Tom Woolven to discuss how changing consumer behaviour is informing the estate’s development and its curated mix of luxury, premium, lifestyle and wellness brands.
The 3.5-acre mixed-use estate in the affluent West London district is enhancing its retail and public-realm experience. BoF sits down with The Knightsbridge Estate’s Tom Woolven to discuss how changing consumer behaviour is informing the estate’s development and its curated mix of luxury, premium, lifestyle and wellness brands.
BoF Insights’ Brand Pulse tracking tool reveals how the industry’s top-performing contemporary and accessible luxury brands cultivated loyal online communities through sharp digital engagement strategies.
BoF Insights’ Brand Pulse tracking tool reveals how the industry’s top-performing contemporary and accessible luxury brands cultivated loyal online communities through sharp digital engagement strategies.
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Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent 'third spaces' and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Fashion brands are opening wellbeing-adjacent 'third spaces' and seeking other opportunities to integrate wellness as shoppers devote more spending to their health, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
The US president briefly threatened new, punitive tariffs on eight European countries that opposed his designs on the Danish territory. The episode served as a warning that the industry needs to stop planning for a ‘new normal.’
The US president briefly threatened new, punitive tariffs on eight European countries that opposed his designs on the Danish territory. The episode served as a warning that the industry needs to stop planning for a ‘new normal.’
The company is still reeling from backlash against a pullback on diversity initiatives that turned away some shoppers.
The company is still reeling from backlash against a pullback on diversity initiatives that turned away some shoppers.
The H&M-owned brand is drawing customers in search of sophisticated design and those looking for value. Managing director Daniel Herrmann discusses in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 how it strikes its high-low balance.
The H&M-owned brand is drawing customers in search of sophisticated design and those looking for value. Managing director Daniel Herrmann discusses in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 how it strikes its high-low balance.
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Join us on Wednesday, January 28 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST for our next #BoFLIVE.
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Brands are elevating their offerings to avoid competition with Shein on the low end or capture high-end shoppers squeezed out by luxury's soaring prices, says the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Brands are elevating their offerings to avoid competition with Shein on the low end or capture high-end shoppers squeezed out by luxury's soaring prices, says the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
The US president announced a 10 percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland in an escalation of the dispute over his desire to purchase Greenland.
The US president announced a 10 percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland in an escalation of the dispute over his desire to purchase Greenland.
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.
