The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on Haute Couture Week 2024 The Paris Couture Week has wrapped up, leading BoF’s editor-at-large, Tim Blanks, and editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, to discuss the highlights and their key takeaways. Their discussion not only covered significant collections but also explored the emotional farewell of Dries Van Noten […]
Saks’ Online CEO Says Amazon to Help ‘Future-Proof’ Neiman Deal
Saks’ Online CEO, Marc Metrick, asserts that Amazon’s tech expertise will be crucial for the merger of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. The $2.65 billion deal is set to create a robust entity aimed at tackling the retail sector’s woes. Amazon and Salesforce will acquire minority stakes in the new company, leveraging their strengths […]
Donatien Grau and Thomas Lenthal Launch New Magazine Alphabet
Thomas Lenthal, co-founder of System, Paradis, and Numéro magazines, and Donatien Grau, a renowned critic and scholar at the Musée du Louvre, are set to launch a new bi-annual print magazine. This initiative promises to bridge the gap between art, fashion, and contemporary culture. Lenthal, who has successfully directed campaigns for high-profile brands like Dior, […]
Arkhouse, Brigade Capital raise buyout offer for Macy’s to $6.9 billion, WSJ reports
Arkhouse, Brigade Capital Raise Buyout Offer for Macy’s to $6.9 Billion, WSJ Reports Shares of Macy’s saw a 1.1% rise in after-market trading following news that Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have raised their bid to purchase the iconic department store chain. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing insiders, that the new […]
Shiseido Wins Max Mara Fragrance License
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is expanding its fragrance portfolio. On Thursday, the Tokyo-based company announced a “long-term” agreement with Italian fashion house Max Mara to develop, produce, market, and distribute branded fragrances. This marks Max Mara’s return to the fragrance market after discontinuing its scent line in the mid-2000s. Shiseido’s Licensing Strategy This collaboration adds […]
EU to Consider Closing Off Duty Exemption That Aids Shein, Temu
The European Union is working on a proposal to impose import duties on cheap goods bought from online platforms outside the bloc. This move is expected to primarily target Chinese retailers such as Temu, AliExpress, and Shein. According to sources familiar with the matter, the EU currently has a €150 ($161) duty-free threshold for online […]