Bonobos News & Analysis

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Why Venture Capital Is a Bad Fit for (Most) Fashion Businesses

20 April 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

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Why Venture Capital Is a Bad Fit for (Most) Fashion Businesses

For every Reformation, there are a dozen Outdoor Voices. Most apparel companies will have better luck looking beyond Silicon Valley for funding.

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Why So Many Fashion Professionals Are Starting Side Hustles

30 March 2021 • By Chavie Lieber

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Why So Many Fashion Professionals Are Starting Side Hustles

The pandemic inspired creatives to launch all sorts of secondary businesses. Brands must toe the line of encouraging employees while being protecting of resources.

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Where Does the Suit Fit into the Modern Wardrobe?

18 June 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

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Where Does the Suit Fit into the Modern Wardrobe?

The fate of the traditional suit was already in question long before the pandemic. Where does the market go from here?

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What Brands Are Doing Instead of Influencer Campaigns

21 April 2020 • By Chavie Lieber

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What Brands Are Doing Instead of Influencer Campaigns

With pre-pandemic budgets slashed, brands are relying less heavily on influencers, using what marketing dollars they have left in creative ways.

Power Moves | CEO Changes at Balmain and Kering-Owned Brioni

19 December 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

Power Moves | CEO Changes at Balmain and Kering-Owned Brioni

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

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Report: Walmart Has Discussed Selling Bonobos and Modcloth

3 July 2019 • By Reuters

3 July 2019 • By Reuters

Both clothing businesses, which were acquired by the American retail giant in 2017, are unprofitable, according to a report by Vox.

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Report: Walmart Has Discussed Selling Bonobos and Modcloth

Both clothing businesses, which were acquired by the American retail giant in 2017, are unprofitable, according to a report by Vox.

Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?

4 April 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?

Brands and advertisers have invested billions in constructing an image of manhood defined by strength and power. But the mainstream perception of masculinity is changing, with icons like Timothée Chalamet reflecting the new look and attitude.

If We Built the Retail Model From Scratch, What Would It Be?

6 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

If We Built the Retail Model From Scratch, What Would It Be?

With the rise of the experience economy, retail spaces are undergoing a radical rethink of their business models — as well as their very purpose.

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Why Walmart Bought Bonobos

16 June 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

16 June 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

Walmart’s Marc Lore and Andy Dunn of Bonobos tell BoF why they believe the big-box retailer’s $310 million acquisition of the digital-first menswear brand will propel both companies forward.

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Why Walmart Bought Bonobos

Walmart’s Marc Lore and Andy Dunn of Bonobos tell BoF why they believe the big-box retailer’s $310 million acquisition of the digital-first menswear brand will propel both companies forward.

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Walmart's Push to Boost Online Fashion Presence With Acquisitions

17 April 2017 • By Reuters

17 April 2017 • By Reuters

A Bonobos deal would mark the company's fourth acquisition of a small online clothing-and-accessories brand since the start of 2017.

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Walmart's Push to Boost Online Fashion Presence With Acquisitions

A Bonobos deal would mark the company's fourth acquisition of a small online clothing-and-accessories brand since the start of 2017.