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.
Cathy Beaudoin
Power Moves | Max Azria Joins LA Tech Start-Up, Amazon Fashion Names President
This week, Max Azria makes the move from fashion entrepreneur to tech executive, while Christine Beauchamp will succeed Cathy Beaudoin as president of Amazon Fashion.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Neiman Marcus Still Searching for a CFO, Amazon Fashion Names New President
In today's News Bites, the Neiman Marcus Group names Dale Stapleton as its new interim chief financial officer, while Amazon appoints Christine Beauchamp president of its fast-growing fashion division.
News Bites | Neiman Marcus Still Searching for a CFO, Amazon Fashion Names New President
In today's News Bites, the Neiman Marcus Group names Dale Stapleton as its new interim chief financial officer, while Amazon appoints Christine Beauchamp president of its fast-growing fashion division.
Why Are Goop and Airbnb Teaming Up with Condé Nast and Hearst?
In the last week, two very different digital brands have announced partnerships with traditional media giants that will land them on newsstands with printed magazines. Why?
Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO
This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.
Amazon Fashion President Cathy Beaudoin Exits
BoF has learned that Cathy Beaudoin has exited Amazon Fashion, having led the juggernaut’s foray into fashion after onboarding thousands of brands and overseeing the launch of Amazon’s Williamsburg studio.
At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything
It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
‘The Fashion Fund’ Gets a New Home: Amazon
The third season of Condé Nast Entertainment’s competition series will air on the Internet retailer’s streaming service, alongside a a dedicated retail experience.
Amazon Will Be the Number One US Clothing Retailer Very Soon
A team of analysts at Cowen sent out a note this morning predicting that Amazon will become the number one U.S. apparel retailer by 2017, "comfortably passing" Macy's within two years.
Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game
The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.
New York Fashion Week: Men's Showcase is Confirmed
"'New York Fashion Week: Men's' has officially secured sponsorship from Amazon Fashion, confirming that the inaugural fashion event for American
Amazon mantra, Stake in Osklen sold, Burberry confirms slowdown, Uniqlo's fight, The Shot
Fashion tests Amazon mantra of low prices (FT) "Amazon's well-drilled executives can usually be relied on to repeat the company's mantra of
Company Snapshot
When tasked with overseeing Amazon Fashion by Jeff Bezos, she successfully positioned the e-commerce behemoth within the fashion industry.
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.