Fast Fashion

The Business of Beauty

Why Fast Fashion Has Been Slow to Tap the Beauty Boom

10 January 2019 • By Rachel Strugatz

The Business of Beauty

Why Fast Fashion Has Been Slow to Tap the Beauty Boom

Zara, H&M, Asos and other fast-fashion retailers now sell lipstick and eyeshadow alongside dresses and blazers. But they’re finding “fast and cheap” is a tougher sell in the beauty market.

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

9 December 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter

29 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter

As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.

Global Currents

Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China

20 November 2018 • By Casey Hall and Denni Hu

Global Currents

Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China

There is a fortune to be made selling low-cost clothing in China. But cut-throat competition, ‘Taobao villages’ and local know-how give domestic players an edge over global names like H&M and Zara.

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

28 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here

21 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here

This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

H&M Rethinks Experimental Brand Nyden

12 October 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Launched earlier this year, Nyden will remain open, but will now be sold via HM.com.

H&M Rethinks Experimental Brand Nyden

Launched earlier this year, Nyden will remain open, but will now be sold via HM.com.

News & Analysis

H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

27 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

27 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

News & Analysis

H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

25 September 2018 • By Reuters

25 September 2018 • By Reuters

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

Boohoo Names New CEO From Primark

17 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

17 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

John Lyttle, currently chief operating officer of Primark, will join Boohoo in March, having been offered a payout of as much as £50 million to spur growth.

News & Analysis

Boohoo Names New CEO From Primark

John Lyttle, currently chief operating officer of Primark, will join Boohoo in March, having been offered a payout of as much as £50 million to spur growth.