A strong start to June for the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer H&M, an optimistic outlook from Hugo Boss and a return to profitability at Asos …
Consumer
US Retail Sales Increase in Sign of Steady Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased in April, suggesting consumer spending is holding up in the face of economic headwinds including inflation and high borrowing costs. The …
Primark Owner Raises Outlook on Consumer Resilience
Primark owner Associated British Foods on Monday raised its financial guidance for full year 2022-23, saying consumer spending had proven to be more resilient than it …
Britain’s Next Sees Lower Profit in 2023 as Consumer Outlook Darkens
British clothing retailer Next forecast lower profit in its 2023-24 year, reflecting uncertainty over whether consumers would keep spending during a recession and as the …
The BoF Podcast Episode 44: Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES. Read the full article and watch the video here. To …
The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer
SHANGHAI, China — As a Shanghai native who came back to China from abroad in 1993, Andrew Wu has seen the country change radically; from …
When is it worth making a consumer complaint? | Australian lifestyle
As a consumer, it’s likely that you’ve bought something that didn’t function the way it was supposed to. A piece of clothing that ripped at …
US Holiday Sales to Slow as Inflation Tests Consumer Resilience
US holiday sales are expected to rise at a slower pace this year, a trade group said on Thursday, at a time when decades-high inflation …
Improve Your Buying Habits With These 5 Tips To Be a Conscious Consumer
The environment is not the only one that is taking a massive beating from bad spending patterns, but your pockets too! A shift towards a …
The Unpredictable Consumer Strikes Again
This summer, American parents are expected to spend $34.4 billion, or about $661 per child, on back-to-school shopping, according to a Deloitte survey. A big …
Amazon Consumer Chief Exits as CEO Hints at More Change
Amazon.com Inc. consumer chief Dave Clark is resigning, a possible casualty of a slowdown at the crucial e-commerce business he ran. The sudden departure signals …
Amazon Projects Slower Growth, Raising Fears of Consumer Letdown
Amazon.com Inc. projected sluggish second-quarter sales growth, as the largest online retailer struggles to build off the dramatic gains it made early in the pandemic. …
Retail Reborn Season 2: The Consumer of Tomorrow
Follow the series to ensure you never miss an episode. BoF’s podcast series Retail Reborn returns for a second season, presented by Brookfield Properties, to …
Consumer Recovery Continues at Australia’s Largest Fashion Event
The Melbourne Fashion Festival (MFF) closed on Saturday with a stadium-style show for 5,000 guests at the city’s Margaret Court Arena. Romance Was Born, Carla …