How to Find the Right Manufacturer

Chat-Based Threads Styling's Growth Strategy, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's First Tiffany Campaign

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 Finding a manufacturing partner is a daunting task for new labels but the right mix of research, networking and vetting can make the search easier. Chat-based retailer Threads Styling is allowing independent personal shoppers to use its technology as part of a push for growth. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's first campaign for Tiffany features a Tiffany-blue Jean-Michel Basquiat painting and the 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com beat second-quarter estimates despite tech companies in the country facing tighter government regulations.

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RETAIL How to Find a Manufacturer By Cathaleen Chen

For new labels, picking a production partner can be a long and difficult process. BoF outlines seven tips for finding the right fit. READ MORE

RETAIL Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy By Tamison O'Connor

The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it's betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology. READ MORE

MARKETING & PR Jay-Z and Beyoncé Pose With Basquiat Painting in First Images From Tiffany Campaign By Rachel Deeley The 'About Love' campaign features the couple in front of a private collection Jean-Michel Basquiat painting in Tiffany Blue. READ MORE

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