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The Organised Retail Crime Phenomenon, Explained

Reports of large-scale theft rings are driving US lawmakers to explore tough-on-crime policies. Data on whether there is a crime wave paints a more ambiguous picture. BoF unpacks the murky situation.

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Case Study | Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns

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Case Study | The Complete Guide to Managing Markdowns

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Case Study | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?

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Inside Fashion’s Music Merch Opportunity

Artists, record labels and music festival organisers are collaborating with coveted labels to design better-quality, fashion-forward merch, sold at higher price points than before.

Rental and Subscription Boxes: Which Retail Innovations Have a Future?

Rent the Runway and Stitch Fix will give updates on their turnaround efforts. That, plus what else is in store for the coming week.

Pangaia CEO Exits Role

Krishna Nikhil has stepped down for family reasons after just over 18 months at the helm of eco-innovation brand, the company said.

The Strategy Behind Shay Mitchell’s Travel Brand Béis

The luggage and lifestyle brand is expanding its product and marketing strategies while launching collaborations and pop-up stores as its founder, Shay Mitchell, eyes expansion and profitability after five years in business. BoF learns more.

Richemont Won’t Inject Cash Into Farfetch

Richemont, owner of jeweller Cartier, said on Wednesday it would not inject any cash into online luxury retailer Farfetch, following a report that the latter was exploring going private.

Don’t Be Fooled by a Robust Black Friday Weekend

Consumer spending over Thanksgiving Weekend may have exceeded expectations, but shoppers may be stretching their wallets too thin, analysts say.

The Rise of the Fast Fashion Converts

A small but growing online fashion community is practising a more critical form of consumption, marrying the quiet luxury trend with a desire for value and environmentally responsible products.

Why Retailers Are Bracing for a Bleak Holiday Season

With consumers expected to buy less this holiday season, categories poised to outperform the industry include off-price and personal care. But brands can still appeal to shoppers by conveying a sense of value, whether through discounts or a point of differentiation.

Saks Owner Raises $340 Million After Retailer Didn’t Pay Vendors For Months, Sources Say

More than a handful of brands confirmed reports of chronic late payments that sparked some vendors to halt shipments to the US department store. Owner Hudson’s Bay Company said it raised $340 million to help fund its retail operations.

Major Brands Fret as ‘Dupes’ Lure Holiday Shoppers

Growing demand for lookalike products, coupled with a pullback in spending due to inflation, is cutting in to sales of some trendy, big-name products.

Black Friday Deals: Consumers Want Deeper Discounts. Will Retailers Give In?

Shoppers are still reeling from inflation, even as pricing pressures are easing. Brands may need to offer deeper markdowns to ensure strong holiday sales.

Inside Formula 1′s $500 Million Vegas Splurge

Through six-figure events, influencer trips and merch releases, brands are betting big on F1′s hotly anticipated answer to the Super Bowl.

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