Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
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Luxury Brands Are Making a Big Bet on Saks. Will It Come Back to Haunt Them?
Vendors have long complained that Saks was slow to pay its bills. Yet even as a bankruptcy filing for the department store giant appears imminent, many say they plan to continue to work with the retailer.
Luxury Brands Are Making a Big Bet on Saks. Will It Come Back to Haunt Them?
Vendors have long complained that Saks was slow to pay its bills. Yet even as a bankruptcy filing for the department store giant appears imminent, many say they plan to continue to work with the retailer.
The Gen-Z TikTokker Building a Hub for Y2K Vintage
Content creator turned retail operator Emma Rogue as media hubs, producing snackable content that lures teen shoppers in.
The Gen-Z TikTokker Building a Hub for Y2K Vintage
Content creator turned retail operator Emma Rogue as media hubs, producing snackable content that lures teen shoppers in.
More Than 1,000 Companies Are Suing Trump Over His Tariffs
Companies are flocking to challenge the administration's import taxes in court, after the Supreme Court started asking tough questions.
More Than 1,000 Companies Are Suing Trump Over His Tariffs
Companies are flocking to challenge the administration's import taxes in court, after the Supreme Court started asking tough questions.
Saks’ Burned Bondholders Fight Over Funding Any Bankruptcy Loan
Lenders are struggling to measure how much — if anything at all — they should loan to the cash-strapped luxury retailer.
Saks’ Burned Bondholders Fight Over Funding Any Bankruptcy Loan
Lenders are struggling to measure how much — if anything at all — they should loan to the cash-strapped luxury retailer.
The Themes That Will Define the 2026 Fashion Agenda | The Debrief
Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with BoF correspondent Marc Bain to unpack why executives are calling 2026 a ‘challenging’ year.
The Themes That Will Define the 2026 Fashion Agenda | The Debrief
Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with BoF correspondent Marc Bain to unpack why executives are calling 2026 a ‘challenging’ year.
The Best of BoF 2025: What People Bought in 2025
From over-the-top accessories to slimmed-down shoes, consumers’ 2025 purchasing habits were driven by a desire for individuality.
The Best of BoF 2025: What People Bought in 2025
From over-the-top accessories to slimmed-down shoes, consumers’ 2025 purchasing habits were driven by a desire for individuality.
Shoppers Shun UK High Streets Despite Lure of Boxing Day Sales
Central London recorded a 7.7 percent decline in visitors compared with a year earlier.
Shoppers Shun UK High Streets Despite Lure of Boxing Day Sales
Central London recorded a 7.7 percent decline in visitors compared with a year earlier.
The Best of BoF 2025: Chaos, Tariffs — and Opportunity
Tariffs, bankruptcies and a botched department store merger exposed deep fault lines across the industry, but amid the turmoil, nimble brands and retailers found ways to gain ground.
The Best of BoF 2025: Chaos, Tariffs — and Opportunity
Tariffs, bankruptcies and a botched department store merger exposed deep fault lines across the industry, but amid the turmoil, nimble brands and retailers found ways to gain ground.
Shein’s Global Ambitions Survive French Store Uproar
Almost two months after its doors opened, efforts to resist the fast-fashion retailer in France are falling flat.
Shein’s Global Ambitions Survive French Store Uproar
Almost two months after its doors opened, efforts to resist the fast-fashion retailer in France are falling flat.
Fashion’s Hottest New Sales Strategy Is One of Its Oldest
As wholesale continues to be challenged and marketing costs soar, trunk shows are fuelling sales — that is, for brands that know how to get in front of the right people.
Fashion’s Hottest New Sales Strategy Is One of Its Oldest
As wholesale continues to be challenged and marketing costs soar, trunk shows are fuelling sales — that is, for brands that know how to get in front of the right people.
This Week: One Last Push for Holiday Sales
Retailers are hoping to make the most of surprisingly strong consumer spending as the crucial end-of-year shopping season draws to a close.
This Week: One Last Push for Holiday Sales
Retailers are hoping to make the most of surprisingly strong consumer spending as the crucial end-of-year shopping season draws to a close.
Can the Multibrand Fiasco Be Salvaged in 2026?
Matches is plotting yet another reboot, Ssense has a restructuring lifeline and an interest payment looms for Saks. Together, they signal an industry in crisis, but hope springs eternal.
Can the Multibrand Fiasco Be Salvaged in 2026?
Matches is plotting yet another reboot, Ssense has a restructuring lifeline and an interest payment looms for Saks. Together, they signal an industry in crisis, but hope springs eternal.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.
H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.
Birkenstock Targets Double-Digit Growth in Updated Strategy
The footwear company hopes to generate $1.2 billion in incremental revenue over the next three fiscal year.
Amazon, LVMH and Chanel Added to Key Saks Bankruptcy Committee
The 10-member panel also includes a labour union representing Saks store workers, Zegna Group, Kering Americas and Brookfield Properties Retail.
Levi Strauss Beats Quarterly Results Estimates on Strong Denim Demand
The company said it will fully offset the impacts of US import tariffs through the year helped by pricing strategies.
Sydney Sweeney Launches Lingerie Line Syrn
The ‘Euphoria’ actress made a splash earlier this week scaling the Hollywood sign and strewing it with bras ahead of the launch of her new brand.
Shein Could Face EU Investigation but No Interim Measure, Commission Official Says
The ultra-fast-fashion giant is unlikely to face an order to suspend its website.