E-Commerce Firm Jumia Draws Takeover Interest From Axian
A deal between the biggest e-commerce platform in Africa and telecommunications company Axian would help both company expand across the continent.
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Lectra’s Long-Term Lens on Fashion’s Future
The technology company’s recent white paper ‘Meeting the Moment’ unpacks the macro-shifts challenging fashion businesses, and focuses on addressing technological advancements, streamlining supply chains and reprioritising the sustainability agenda for long-term success. Discover insights from the report, alongside BoF analysis.
Lectra’s Long-Term Lens on Fashion’s Future
The technology company’s recent white paper ‘Meeting the Moment’ unpacks the macro-shifts challenging fashion businesses, and focuses on addressing technological advancements, streamlining supply chains and reprioritising the sustainability agenda for long-term success. Discover insights from the report, alongside BoF analysis.
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BoF Insights | The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce
Based on a proprietary survey of fashion shoppers across the EU5 — those in the UK, Germany, France Italy and Spain — and BoF Insights intelligence, this new report, developed in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals how fashion brands can meet rising customer expectations and nurture long-term loyalty in an increasingly competitive online retail landscape.
BoF Insights | The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce
Based on a proprietary survey of fashion shoppers across the EU5 — those in the UK, Germany, France Italy and Spain — and BoF Insights intelligence, this new report, developed in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals how fashion brands can meet rising customer expectations and nurture long-term loyalty in an increasingly competitive online retail landscape.
Customers Want Beauty Brands to Prove Their Worth
As beauty customers grow more selective and cost-conscious, brands must demonstrate a clear and ownable value proposition, regardless of price, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion: Beauty report Volume 2.
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The State of Fashion: Beauty Report — Solving the Growth Puzzle
Beauty’s era of effortless growth is giving way to a more complex landscape. Download the second volume of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s industry report to learn how to navigate evolving consumer expectations, market deceleration and regional volatility in the years ahead.
The State of Fashion: Beauty Report — Solving the Growth Puzzle
Beauty’s era of effortless growth is giving way to a more complex landscape. Download the second volume of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s industry report to learn how to navigate evolving consumer expectations, market deceleration and regional volatility in the years ahead.
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Explainer: How Retailers Can Fight a New Wave of Cyberattacks
A series of breaches at high-profile retailers like Victoria’s Secret and Marks & Spencer is putting cybersecurity back in the foreground. BoF examines what leaves fashion businesses vulnerable and how they can protect themselves.
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Navigating Market Uncertainty and Digital Transformation in Fashion
Next-generation technologies are giving businesses a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market. Lectra’s Maximilien Abadie and Beyond Luxury Group’s Andrea Pavon shared their insights on a recent BoF LIVE into the opportunities these technologies unlock for sustainable business strategies — and how to optimise the workplace for transformation.
Navigating Market Uncertainty and Digital Transformation in Fashion
Next-generation technologies are giving businesses a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market. Lectra’s Maximilien Abadie and Beyond Luxury Group’s Andrea Pavon shared their insights on a recent BoF LIVE into the opportunities these technologies unlock for sustainable business strategies — and how to optimise the workplace for transformation.
5 Fashion Brands That Dominated the Met Gala Social Conversation
Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.
As Foreign Tourists Stay Away, US Retailers Dust Off Their Covid Playbooks
International visits to the US are falling fast due to tariffs and growing tensions between America and the rest of the world. The silver lining for retailers: they’ve been down this road before.
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Fashion’s Unexpected Data Treasure Troves
A wave of independent fashion brokers — including sourcers, Substackers and stylists — are figuring out how to use the information they gather from their plugged-in audiences, who are increasingly interested in data themselves.
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It’s Not Just Secondhand Retailers That Have a Counterfeit Problem
More fake goods are making their way onto luxury e-commerce sites amid a rise in returns fraud. Rather than building an expensive authentication system, retailers are finding alternative measures to identify shady customers and maintain consumer trust.
It’s Not Just Secondhand Retailers That Have a Counterfeit Problem
More fake goods are making their way onto luxury e-commerce sites amid a rise in returns fraud. Rather than building an expensive authentication system, retailers are finding alternative measures to identify shady customers and maintain consumer trust.
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Leveraging Data to Drive Deeper Relationships With Consumers
Partnering with Brookfield Properties, BoF shares insights on how data-driven learnings, combined with a deep understanding of customer behaviour in the digital and physical retail space, can help brands optimise their retail approach. BoF outlines key strategies for success.
Leveraging Data to Drive Deeper Relationships With Consumers
Partnering with Brookfield Properties, BoF shares insights on how data-driven learnings, combined with a deep understanding of customer behaviour in the digital and physical retail space, can help brands optimise their retail approach. BoF outlines key strategies for success.
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Reimagining Customer Connections Through Digital Product Passports
Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion.
Reimagining Customer Connections Through Digital Product Passports
Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion.
The News in Brief
Billionaire H&M Founding Family Speeds Up Share Purchases
The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership.
Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Paired for Blockbuster Exhibition
The two era-defining avant-garde fashion designers will be the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Exclusive: Smythson of Bond Street Acquired by Oakley Capital
The British luxury lifestyle brand, known for its leather handbags, notebooks, homeware and other accessories, will look to accelerate its growth and expand internationally.
L’Oréal to Acquire Hair Care Brand Color Wow
Hair care was the second fastest-growing category at L’Oréal last year after fragrances.
Bold Management Acquires Influencer Agency The Digital Prototype
The deal bolsters Bold’s talent management capabilities in France.
Prada Credits Sandal’s Indian Legacy Amid Uproar
The Italian fashion group has acknowledged the Indian roots of a new open-toe sandal design after criticism from artisans and politicians.