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J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround

21 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround

As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.

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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

20 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

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How to Handle a PR Crisis in the Age of Call-Out Culture

18 March 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez and Tamison O’Connor

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How to Handle a PR Crisis in the Age of Call-Out Culture

When controversy strikes on social media, brands must react swiftly to protect their reputations and avoid making the same mistakes again. BoF outlines some best practices to surviving a public relations fiasco.

Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem

14 March 2019 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem

The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.

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The New Rules of Brick-and-Mortar Retail

13 March 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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The New Rules of Brick-and-Mortar Retail

Amid an ongoing 'retail apocalypse' that’s wiping out thousands of stores, retailers are staking their future on a new generation of brick-and-mortar shops that are radically different from their predecessors.

6 Things You Need to Know About the New Galeries Lafayette

13 March 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

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6 Things You Need to Know About the New Galeries Lafayette

The French department store’s new Champs-Elysées store is slated to open on March 28 as part of a wider reboot of the famed Parisian avenue.

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Building a Sustainable Brand: How to Get Started

11 March 2019 • By Sarah Kent

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Building a Sustainable Brand: How to Get Started

Finding a way to make clothes without harming workers or damaging the environment is one of the industry’s most daunting challenges. That doesn’t mean brands shouldn’t give it a try.

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Why Hudson Yards Is High Stakes for Fashion

8 March 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Why Hudson Yards Is High Stakes for Fashion

With 1 million square feet of stores and restaurants, the New York mega-project will be one of the the biggest showcases of modern brick-and-mortar retail in the world.

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Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears

6 March 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

6 March 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.

Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears

From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.

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How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price

6 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

6 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.

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How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price

Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.

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