Wholesale

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How to Build Wholesale Relationships Without Getting Squeezed

28 October 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

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How to Build Wholesale Relationships Without Getting Squeezed

Many fashion brands remain dependent on department stores, e-tailers and multi-brand boutiques to drive sales, but the cost of doing business with these third parties is growing. Here’s how labels can protect themselves.

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How Digital Beauty Brands Are Making Wholesale Work

16 October 2020 • By Tamison O'Connor

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How Digital Beauty Brands Are Making Wholesale Work

Despite the pandemic, stores still matter in the world of cosmetics and personal care. Here’s how digital brands are working with physical retailers to make the leap.

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Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?

13 October 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?

This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.

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Digitally Connecting ‘Made in Italy’ and the US Market

6 October 2020 • By BoF Studio

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Digitally Connecting ‘Made in Italy’ and the US Market

To support Italian fashion businesses incapacitated by Covid-19 containment regulations, the Italian Trade Agency has launched a new digital platform connecting Italian brands directly with US buyers, retailers, press and the end-consumer.

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At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale

29 September 2020 • By BoF Studio

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At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale

With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.

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Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?

18 September 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman

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Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?

This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.

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#BoFLIVE: The Future of Wholesale

17 June 2020 • By BoF Team

17 June 2020 • By BoF Team

Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.

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#BoFLIVE: The Future of Wholesale

Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.

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How to Work With Buyers Right Now

5 June 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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How to Work With Buyers Right Now

Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.

News & Analysis

J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques

8 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

8 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.

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J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques

J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.

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To Survive, Luxury Fashion Must Hibernate

14 April 2020 • By Luca Solca

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To Survive, Luxury Fashion Must Hibernate

Companies should reduce their cost perimeters, keeping as many of their personnel and key assets as possible, while stopping virtually all manufacturing and sourcing, argues Luca Solca.