The BoF Podcast: The Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 Richemont's Alaïa has picked Pieter Mulier to be its new creative director. Amazon's fashion strategy could shift focus as Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO. Struggling retailer French Connection is in takeover talks with two possible suitors. Estée Lauder reported a rise in second-quarter sales and easily beat profit estimates. Plus, this week on the BoF Podcast, former Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson gives her take on the future of the British high street label under new owner Asos.

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RETAIL Dissecting the Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop By BoF Team

This week on the BoF Podcast, retail veteran and former Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson and BoF senior editorial associate Tamison O'Connor break down Topshop's rise and fall and what comes next for the British high street. READ MORE

RETAIL Amazon Fashion After Jeff Bezos By Vikram Alexei Kansara

This week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he would step down as chief executive, passing the baton to top lieutenant Andy Jassy. What does the internet giant's new CEO mean for its fashion strategy? READ MORE

LUXURY Richemont's Alaïa Names Pieter Mulier Creative Director By Robert Williams The appointment signals Richemont's growing interest in its fashion division and gives a longtime Raf Simons deputy a chance to shine on his own. READ MORE

FINANCIAL MARKETS Luxury Dampened by Extended Lockdowns By Pierre Mallevays The sector is keen to put the events of 2020 behind it, but the gargantuan task of vaccinating the world — combined with concerns about new Covid variants — has poured cold water over investor sentiment. READ MORE

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