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.
Holli Rogers
Five Years After the Farfetch Deal, What’s Next for Browns?
The Farfetch-owned British fashion boutique has been buoyed by a digital pivot. But as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, its plans to revolutionise physical retail are facing fresh challenges.
Farfetch's Latest Ad Campaign Sells a New Product: Itself
The online marketplace has long relied on its wide selection of luxury labels to draw consumers. Now, Farfetch is trying to build a brand as well as a platform.
#BoFLIVE: The Fate of Luxury Retail
Catch up on the #BoFLIVE conversation on what's next for luxury retail as multi-brand retailers face increasing challenges during this time of uncertainty.
What Will Stores Look Like When They Reopen?
From luxury drive-throughs to sanitised garments, retail is going to be drastically different from now on.
Luxury Fashion Rental Platform Armarium to Cease Operations
The company, launched in 2016, offered high-fashion in partnership with boutiques and stores.
Farfetch Does Drops Now, Too
The platform will offer limited-edition, exclusive products on its app as part of an effort to get more shoppers engaging more often with its offering.
Browns 'Roaming Retail' Concept to Set Up Shop in Berlin
The British multi-brand boutique will host a three-day, festival-style pop up for the latest incarnation of its 'Nomad' travelling retail concept.
Workplace & Talent
How I Became… Director of Men’s and Womenswear Buying at Browns
With a buying career that spans Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nichols and now Farfetch-backed Browns, Ida Petersson talks about taking pride in your work, the significance of workplace psychology and what not to do at fashion week.
How I Became… Director of Men’s and Womenswear Buying at Browns
With a buying career that spans Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nichols and now Farfetch-backed Browns, Ida Petersson talks about taking pride in your work, the significance of workplace psychology and what not to do at fashion week.
What Fashion Needs to Know From Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends Report
Nine key takeaways from the venture capitalist’s annual state of the internet.
Power Moves | Holli Rogers Named Farfetch Chief Brand Officer, Stella McCartney CEO To Step Down
This week, Farfetch announces a number of executive appointments, including chief brand officer and its first chief digital officer, while Frederick Lukoff leaves Stella McCartney.
Why Browns Is Closing Its London Flagship and Moving Around the Corner
The London luxury boutique plans to shutter its iconic South Molton Street location and reopen on Brook Street in 2020.
Farfetch Teams With Gucci for 'Communities' Initiative
The fast-growing fashion platform is pushing into original content to help solve a key challenge: it offers an ultra-wide product assortment and competitive prices, but lacks a strong brand identity of its own.
Company Snapshot
She has executed a full brand reboot and a new high-tech store in East London, quadrupling the size of the business.
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.