Barneys New York News & Analysis

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Future of Buying

25 November 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Future of Buying

As the pandemic reshapes the retail landscape, the role of buyers is changing too.

News & Analysis

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

31 May 2020 • By Sarah Kent and Chavie Lieber

31 May 2020 • By Sarah Kent and Chavie Lieber

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.

News & Analysis

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.

News & Analysis

Barneys Bankruptcy Leads to Rare Black Friday Deals

27 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

27 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

The luxury retailer is offering store-wide discounts of up to 35 percent on brands such as Prada and Bottega Veneta, in a bid to jettison remaining merchandise.

News & Analysis

Barneys Bankruptcy Leads to Rare Black Friday Deals

The luxury retailer is offering store-wide discounts of up to 35 percent on brands such as Prada and Bottega Veneta, in a bid to jettison remaining merchandise.

Power Moves | MAC Cosmetics Names Marketing Lead, Tiffany Hires Ex-CEO of Barneys

21 November 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, MAC taps a Coty marketing executive as part of its turnaround, while Daniella Vitale joins Tiffany as its first chief brand officer.

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.

BoF Professional Exclusive

For Barneys' Brands, It's All About Damage Control

6 November 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

For Barneys' Brands, It's All About Damage Control

Under the owner Authentic Brands Group, vendors will not only lose a long-term buyer but also endure deep discounts in Barneys liquidation sales.

News & Analysis

It’s Official: Barneys New York's New Owner Is Authentic Brands Group

1 November 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

News & Analysis

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.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Why ‘Save’ Barneys? Maybe It’s Time to Move On.

28 October 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

28 October 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

With the store's fate still uncertain, the energy of those trying to resurrect its past glories could be better directed elsewhere, argues Lauren Sherman.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Why ‘Save’ Barneys? Maybe It’s Time to Move On.

With the store's fate still uncertain, the energy of those trying to resurrect its past glories could be better directed elsewhere, argues Lauren Sherman.

News & Analysis

Authentic Brands Declares Victory in Barneys Bid, But It's Not a Done Deal

25 October 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

News & Analysis

Authentic Brands Declares Victory in Barneys Bid, But It's Not a Done Deal

Authentic Brands Group said it had succeeded in its bid for the luxury retailer, but two competing bidders say they are still in the running.

BoF Professional Exclusive

How Fast Is Gucci Growing?

20 October 2019 • By Brian Baskin

BoF Professional Exclusive

How Fast Is Gucci Growing?

This week everyone will be talking about Gucci's latest sales figures, Nordstrom's big new Manhattan store and the twists and turns of Barneys' bankruptcy. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Authentic Brands Group Bids $271 Million For Barneys, Plans to Close All 7 Stores

17 October 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

17 October 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

The licensing group is the preferred bidder in an auction that runs through Oct. 22. If the bid succeeds, liquidation could start soon after.

News & Analysis

Authentic Brands Group Bids $271 Million For Barneys, Plans to Close All 7 Stores

The licensing group is the preferred bidder in an auction that runs through Oct. 22. If the bid succeeds, liquidation could start soon after.