Tamara Mellon

The past year has seen a stream of last-minute rescue deals for once-hot start-ups. Acquirers of formerly distressed brands weigh in on how to improve operations and retain what made them special in the first place.

Inventory management is a mystery to even the biggest players in the space because it requires not only nimble decision-making on the production side as orders roll in but also a sense of fortune-telling. Recent technology, however, could be a major game changer — but only if retailers do it right.

Companies are using personal exchanges via text, WhatsApp and Instagram to build a more intimate relationship with consumers.

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.

Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

The direct-to-consumer footwear brand is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles after a $24 million Series B funding round.

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

After launching her namesake label, the Jimmy Choo co-founder shares her strategy for disrupting fashion.