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.
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How Lyst Plans to Take on Fashion’s E-Commerce Giants
The online fashion platform is gearing up for an IPO with an $85 million funding round and ambitions to become the Spotify of fashion.
How to Boost Employee Morale During the Pandemic
BoF talked with executives and experts about how companies can motivate their workforces during this difficult and uncertain time.
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Start-Up School | Chapter 3: Find Product-Market Fit
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BoF Honours Stella McCartney with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2018 gathering at a Southwestern-themed gala celebrating one of fashion’s true sustainability pioneers.
Where Have All the Unicorns Gone?
The number of fashion start-ups reaching billion-dollar valuations has dropped off in 2016. BoF examines why fashion 'unicorns' have become an endangered species.
LVMH's Digital Drive Takes Time Despite Apple Hire
Almost a year after LVMH appointed former Apple Music executive, Ian Rogers, his impact on the world's biggest luxury goods group has yet to become visible.
Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client
Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.
The Mobile Commerce Gap
While nearly two-thirds of online shopping in the US happens on mobile devices, the channel only accounts for 19 percent of sales.
Who's Winning the Fashion E-Commerce Race?
Fashion e-commerce is heating up. In a race between luxury incumbents, ‘pure play’ e-tailers and a slew of upstarts with new business models, who will come out ahead?
New York vs London: Which Is the World's Fashion-Tech Capital?
London and New York are both home to vibrant start-up ecosystems. But which is the world’s true fashion-tech capital?
Company Snapshot
Before co-founding the fashion curation engine that has raised $60.5 million in funding, he was an investor in consumer internet companies.
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.