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Industry Sees Hope in China, as Coronavirus Takes Toll in the West

6 April 2020 • By Pierre Mallevays

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Industry Sees Hope in China, as Coronavirus Takes Toll in the West

Coronavirus is spreading across the world with signs of recovery in Asia offset by growing pandemonium in Europe and the United States.

Fashion Executives Braced for Pain, But Optimistic Long-Term, Says BoF Survey

1 April 2020 • By Sarah Kent

Fashion Executives Braced for Pain, But Optimistic Long-Term, Says BoF Survey

Senior industry managers have a nearly unanimously bleak outlook on how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect business performance, but long-term most are optimistic their companies will rebound, according to a survey conducted by The Business of Fashion.

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No Company Will Survive Coronavirus Alone

20 March 2020 • By BoF Team

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No Company Will Survive Coronavirus Alone

Smart businesses will emerge from this crisis stronger, but only by collaborating with competitors and upholding their responsibilities, not just to shareholders, but to a wider set of stakeholders, including employees, suppliers and society at large.

Global Currents

The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

19 March 2020 • By BoF Team

19 March 2020 • By BoF Team

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.

Global Currents

The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.

News & Analysis

Burberry Warns of Dire Sales Slump as Coronavirus Spreads

19 March 2020 • By Sarah Kent

19 March 2020 • By Sarah Kent

The British luxury giant had previously flagged a significant hit to sales in China, but the pandemic's spread to Western markets has worsened its outlook, with fourth quarter comparable retail sales now expected to be down 30 percent.

News & Analysis

Burberry Warns of Dire Sales Slump as Coronavirus Spreads

The British luxury giant had previously flagged a significant hit to sales in China, but the pandemic's spread to Western markets has worsened its outlook, with fourth quarter comparable retail sales now expected to be down 30 percent.

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How to Talk to Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

16 March 2020 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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How to Talk to Customers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Brands must look for creative, cost-efficient and sensitive ways to communicate during this difficult time.

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Luxury Brands Burn Unsold Goods. What Should They Do Instead?

11 March 2020 • By Sarah Shannon

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Luxury Brands Burn Unsold Goods. What Should They Do Instead?

The luxury industry’s habit of destroying end-of-season leftovers is under threat, thanks to a consumer backlash and increasing government regulations. BoF uncovers the best solutions.

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Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

11 March 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

Any disruption to regular consumer habits will exacerbate existing challenges in the retail sector, analysts say.

Coronavirus Wipes Four Months of Gains off SLI

5 March 2020 • By Pierre Mallevays

5 March 2020 • By Pierre Mallevays

The Savigny Luxury Index went into meltdown this month, with no single company posting gains, as the coronavirus edged closer to becoming a global pandemic.

Coronavirus Wipes Four Months of Gains off SLI

The Savigny Luxury Index went into meltdown this month, with no single company posting gains, as the coronavirus edged closer to becoming a global pandemic.

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2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

2 March 2020 • By Laure Guilbault and Chantal Fernandez

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2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.