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Off-Price Retailer TJX to Furlough Most of About 286,000 Staff

7 April 2020 • By Reuters

7 April 2020 • By Reuters

The company said store reopening dates would defer based on the state and locality of the outlet.

News & Analysis

Off-Price Retailer TJX to Furlough Most of About 286,000 Staff

The company said store reopening dates would defer based on the state and locality of the outlet.

The Story of Telfar: Agony, Ecstasy and Covid-19

7 April 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez and Robert Cordero

After more than a decade of toil, American designer Telfar Clemens was finally poised for mainstream success, with a hit bag nicknamed the ‘Bushwick Birkin’ and a cultural message ripe for the times. Then came coronavirus.

The Story of Telfar: Agony, Ecstasy and Covid-19

After more than a decade of toil, American designer Telfar Clemens was finally poised for mainstream success, with a hit bag nicknamed the ‘Bushwick Birkin’ and a cultural message ripe for the times. Then came coronavirus.

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Is This the End of Wholesale, or the Beginning of Something Better?

7 April 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Is This the End of Wholesale, or the Beginning of Something Better?

Department stores are cancelling orders and delaying payments, pushing designers to breaking point and calling into question a system that has been challenged for years.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Marketing During a Pandemic

6 April 2020 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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The Dos and Don’ts of Marketing During a Pandemic

Despite the difficulty the global health crisis and ensuing economic fallout has created, brands need to communicate clearly and honestly with their customers now more than ever.

US Banking Group Warns of 'Massive' Delays With Small Business Rescue Programme

5 April 2020 • By Reuters

5 April 2020 • By Reuters

An independent group of bankers wrote to the US Treasury on Saturday that lenders were experiencing delays in processing loans, and experiencing technical difficulties.

US Banking Group Warns of 'Massive' Delays With Small Business Rescue Programme

An independent group of bankers wrote to the US Treasury on Saturday that lenders were experiencing delays in processing loans, and experiencing technical difficulties.

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What Will Stores Look Like Post-Pandemic?

5 April 2020 • By Brian Baskin

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What Will Stores Look Like Post-Pandemic?

This week everyone will be talking about the future of retail in a post-pandemic world, the state of the "drop" model and the proliferation of spring sales. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Amazon to Delay Prime Day Event Due to Coronavirus

3 April 2020 • By Reuters

3 April 2020 • By Reuters

The e-commerce giant is delaying its most important shopping day of the year.

Amazon to Delay Prime Day Event Due to Coronavirus

The e-commerce giant is delaying its most important shopping day of the year.

Report: Neiman Marcus Advances Bankruptcy Preparations

3 April 2020 • By Reuters

3 April 2020 • By Reuters

The department store began holding confidential discussions this week with bondholders about possible financing that would help the company continue operating while under bankruptcy protection, sources said.

Report: Neiman Marcus Advances Bankruptcy Preparations

The department store began holding confidential discussions this week with bondholders about possible financing that would help the company continue operating while under bankruptcy protection, sources said.

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Influencers Have a Captive Audience During the Pandemic. But Can They Capitalise on It?

3 April 2020 • By Rachel Strugatz

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Influencers Have a Captive Audience During the Pandemic. But Can They Capitalise on It?

Influencers are getting more views than ever from self-isolating fans. But with Sephora stores shut down and fewer consumers in the mood to buy makeup, making money could be a struggle.

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How Businesses Can Best Manage Layoffs and Furloughs

3 April 2020 • By Tamison O'Connor

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How Businesses Can Best Manage Layoffs and Furloughs

BoF talked to lawyers, experts and executives to understand how companies can properly — and respectfully — handle the situation.