LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
Angela Ahrendts
Who Should Be Gucci’s New CEO?
Following this week’s announcement that longtime Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri will exit the company in September, Imran Amed shares his top picks for one of the top jobs in the global luxury industry.
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
Apple's Former Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Joins Airbnb Board
The former Burberry and Apple executive's appointment comes at a time when the the start-up is pushing for more luxury home listings.
Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.
What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit
The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.
Apple Gives New Retail Head Stock Grants Worth About $8 Million
Former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts was awarded stock grants worth about $68 million when she started at Apple in 2014.
Power Moves | Tory Burch Taps Former Prada Executive, Outdoor Voices Names President
This week, Tory Burch appoints Stefano Sutter its EMEA president, while Outdoor Voices taps Under Armour for its latest executive hire.
Apple Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Departs
The former Burberry CEO led retail and online stores at the tech company for five years.
Seizing the India Opportunity
The chief executive of the fashion division of Reliance Industries, India’s largest private sector conglomerate with consolidated turnover of $63 billion, talks about seizing opportunities in the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
News & Analysis
Introducing BoF’s New Online Course: Build Your Dream Career with Musa Tariq
Today, BoF launches a step-by-step guide to strategically planning your future career and building your personal brand with Musa Tariq, who has held senior management roles at Ford, Burberry, Nike and Apple — all by the age of 35.
Introducing BoF’s New Online Course: Build Your Dream Career with Musa Tariq
Today, BoF launches a step-by-step guide to strategically planning your future career and building your personal brand with Musa Tariq, who has held senior management roles at Ford, Burberry, Nike and Apple — all by the age of 35.
Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.
Power Moves | Angela Ahrendts Joins Ralph Lauren Board, Mr & Mrs Italy Names CEO
This week, Ralph Lauren appoints Angela Ahrendts and Michael George to its board of directors, while Frediano Sebastiani is named Mr & Mrs Italy's new CEO.
Company Snapshot
Before she was at the helm of Apple's retail division, Ahrendts turned once-stale British trench coat brand Burberry into a global fashion force.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.