Risk and Resilience in the Supply Chain View on Web Add to contacts New reader? Subscribe THE DAILY DIGEST THE UPFRONT Dear BoF Community, When retailers abruptly closed their stores last spring at the start of the pandemic, many experimented with new technologies and services to juice online sales. Nearly a year later, temporary fixes like digital stylists and virtual-try-on services are starting to look like permanent fixtures to the e-commerce landscape. Cathaleen Chen takes a look at where online shopping is headed next. Elsewhere, Susan Lund and Mekala Krishnan reveal which supply chain shocks need to be on the fashion industry's radar after the pandemic. Read more in BoF and McKinsey's State of Fashion 2021 report. Brian Baskin, Deputy Editor TODAY'S MUST READ BoF Professional The Future of Online Shopping BY Cathaleen Chen From dramatically redesigned websites and shoppable content to two-hour delivery, BoF outlines the services that will define the next era of e-commerce. Try BoF Professional for 30 days for $1/£1 JOIN TOP STORIES Opinion Risk, Resilience and Rebalancing in the Apparel Supply Chain BY Susan Lund and Mekala Krishnan Will a heightened awareness of risk alter global sourcing strategies? BoF Professional Luxury Ends 2020 on a Positive Note BY Pierre Mallevays The SLI ended both the month and the year in positive territory, virtually against all odds given the impossibly unpredictable trading environment. Try BoF Professional for 30 days for $1/£1 JOIN Sponsored feature At Verizon Media, Making Extended Reality Technology Accessible BY BoF Studio The media company is seeking to democratise access to 5G-enabled extended reality programmes and has previously partnered with London College of Fashion and HTC. NEWS BRIEFS Matchesfashion Hit by £6 Million Loss in 2019 Ahead of Pandemic Poshmark, Affirm Set Terms for IPOs, Joining 2021 Rush to Market Alibaba Plans To Sell Up To $8 Billion Bonds Alipay and WeChat Pay Face Possible US Ban Bilibili Looks to Raise $2B in Hong Kong Listing FEATURED JOBS   Sr. Strategic Partner Manager Amazon Fashion   Seattle, United States   E-Commerce Manager - 12 Months Maternity Cover Olivia von Halle   London, United Kingdom   HR Advisor - Richemont Richemont   Geneva, Switzerland View All Jobs Subscribe Were you forwarded this email? To subscribe to this newsletter, click below. Subscribe for Free Follow Us The Business of Fashion Sponsorship & Advertising About This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com Add to Address Book | Unsubscribe | Edit Newsletter Subscriptions The Business of Fashion Moray House - 6th Floor · 23-31 Great Titchfield St London W1W 7PA · United Kingdom