Sandra Stangl Is Exiting Banana Republic
Despite a brief uptick in sales, up 24 percent between 2021 and 2022, the brand’s growth has stalled.
Daniella Vitale
How Nili Lotan Built a $100 Million Brand
For the last 19 years, the Israel-born designer has developed her independent American fashion label by producing high-quality, timeless basics.
Power Moves | Nike Names New Diversity Chief
This week, Felicia Mayo, former head of diversity at Tesla, replaced Kellie Leonard in a similar role at the American sportswear giant.
Luxury
What Will LVMH’s Tiffany Look Like?
The French luxury conglomerate snapped up one of hard luxury’s last available targets in a mega-deal worth $16.2 billion. With the transaction approved by shareholders and set to close by the middle of this year, BoF considers how the Tiffany-LVMH integration might pan out.
What Will LVMH’s Tiffany Look Like?
The French luxury conglomerate snapped up one of hard luxury’s last available targets in a mega-deal worth $16.2 billion. With the transaction approved by shareholders and set to close by the middle of this year, BoF considers how the Tiffany-LVMH integration might pan out.
Retail Apocalypse Gives More Women a Shot as CEO
While the crop of chief executives at the biggest US companies gets more male, women have made some notable gains in retail.
Tiffany Under the Microscope
This week, everyone will be talking about Tiffany's last set of earnings as a public company, Dior Men’s in Miami, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show and The Fashion Awards in London. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
LVMH Reportedly Close to Buying Tiffany for $16.7 Billion
The world's largest luxury conglomerate and the American jeweller could reach an agreement as soon as Sunday evening and announce the deal on Monday.
Power Moves | MAC Cosmetics Names Marketing Lead, Tiffany Hires Ex-CEO of Barneys
This week, MAC taps a Coty marketing executive as part of its turnaround, while Daniella Vitale joins Tiffany as its first chief brand officer.
Tiffany & Co. Hires Former Barneys CEO Daniella Vitale
She will join the American jewellery retailer as executive vice president and chief brand officer.
It’s Official: Barneys New York's New Owner Is Authentic Brands Group
The licensing firm’s $271.4 million acquisition of the bankrupt luxury department store has closed, but there are plans to keep a physical footprint.
Report: Barneys Nears Bankruptcy Deal With Authentic Brands Group
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this summer, the luxury department-store chain closes in on a $270 million deal, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Rebooting Barneys New York
The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.
Barneys New York: What Happens Now?
After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?
Company Snapshot
The first female leader of the venerable department store group Barneys New York is now tasked with Salvatore Ferragamo's performance in North America.
The News in Brief
Susanna Lau Joins System Magazine as Digital Editorial Director
The move comes as System owner Mike Obenson aims to turn what began as a bi-annual print title into a global media brand with a stronger digital offering.
Cascale Appoints New CEO
Former Under Armour COO Colin Browne has been appointed to lead the industry organisation formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.
Estée Lauder Tempers Sales View Despite US, China Recovery
The company also beat Wall Street targets for third-quarter results, hinting at a recovery in demand for beauty and cosmetic products in the US after a long bout of inflation.
Mulberry’s Full-Year Sales Fall 4%
The British brand’s share price, which has fallen by almost 60 percent this year, declined by a further 4.5 percent in early trading on Wednesday
Report: Space NK Owners Hired Bankers to Explore Sale
Manzanita Capital has selected the investment bank Raymond James to conduct a sale of the premium British beauty retailer, per Sky News.
Next Sales Rise as Inflation Pressures Ease, Maintains Forecast
The British fashion and homewares company said Wednesday that full price sales climbed 5.7 percent in the first quarter, which was slightly ahead of an expected 5 percent rise.
Rabanne Owner Puig, Shareholders Raise €2.6 Billion in IPO
The listing drew orders for multiple times the number of shares available and is contributing to a broad resurgence of European initial public offerings.