The Future of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Hodinkee's Growth Strategy

ADVERTISEMENT

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 Fintech firms offering 'buy now, pay later' options for e-commerce purchases have ambitious plans to change how people shop online. Fresh with new funding and seeking growth, Hodinkee is targeting an audience beyond 'watch nerds.' British retailers are at risk of a wave of closures without continued government intervention. A mostly in-person Australian Fashion Week kicks off in Sydney, with 48 designers presenting.

TOP STORIES

TECHNOLOGY The Future of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' By Cathaleen Chen

Paying for purchases in instalments has quickly become ubiquitous online. But Klarna, Affirm and the other fintech players that dominate the space have loftier goals. READ MORE

MEDIA Hodinkee Knows How to Talk to Watch Enthusiasts. Can It Attract Everyone Else? By Chantal Fernandez

The company's new leadership says it's not just for 'watch nerds' anymore and is introducing more ambitious editorial content while extending its reach in the secondhand marketplace. READ MORE

BoF PROFESSIONAL Join now and enjoy your first 30 days for just £1 START TRIAL

NEWS BRIEFS British Retailers Risk 'Tsunami of Closures' Without Rent Help H&M Launches Resale Site Sellpy in 20 More Countries Otto Group Russia Launches Bonprix Store on AliExpress Malaysia Orders All Malls Shut to Combat Covid Surge Japan's April Retail Sales Jump 12% Ethiopia's Apparel Industry Under Pressure Amidst Continuing Violence, Sanctions China's Apparel Exports Up 51.7% in January-April Period Australian Fashion Week Kicks Off

MULTIMEDIA

LUXURY #BoFLIVE: Tim's Take With Marni's Francesco Risso By BoF Team

BoF CAREERS

Discover Opportunities at Figs Figs are looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition, a Merchandising Data Analyst, an Assistant General Counsel and a Customer Experience Associate at their head office in Santa Monica, California, among others.  Figs is a lifestyle brand taking on the $60 billion medical apparel industry by creating medical uniforms sold directly to professionals. It markets its scrubs as a hybrid of streetwear and performance gear and has raised over $75 million in funding and has over 130 employees. VIEW JOBS

The Business of Fashion AGENDA-SETTING INTELLIGENCE, ANALYSIS AND ADVICE FOR THE GLOBAL FASHION COMMUNITY. CONNECT WITH US ON CONTACT US ETHICS POLICY SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING JOB OPPORTUNITIES This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com Update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. All services provided are subject to our Privacy Policy. The Business of Fashion Ltd 2, Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London W12 7FR, United Kingdom businessoffashion.com