Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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The Executive Briefing: Fashion’s AI Reorg; Sports Mania Takes Over; Fighting Extreme Heat
Fashion businesses reorganise around AI, Knicks fever and the World Cup create excitement and high temperatures scorch fashion’s runways to its supply chain. Read on for your analysis of the top news in June.
The Executive Briefing: Fashion’s AI Reorg; Sports Mania Takes Over; Fighting Extreme Heat
Fashion businesses reorganise around AI, Knicks fever and the World Cup create excitement and high temperatures scorch fashion’s runways to its supply chain. Read on for your analysis of the top news in June.
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The Executive Briefing: Shein Buys Everlane; The Watch Collab of the Year; GLP-1s Reshape Fashion
Shein’s acquisition of Everlane brims over with symbolism, Swatch and Audemars Piguet cause a frenzy and GLP-1s force fashion to rethink fit. Keep reading for your analysis of May’s top news.
The Executive Briefing: Shein Buys Everlane; The Watch Collab of the Year; GLP-1s Reshape Fashion
Shein’s acquisition of Everlane brims over with symbolism, Swatch and Audemars Piguet cause a frenzy and GLP-1s force fashion to rethink fit. Keep reading for your analysis of May’s top news.
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The Executive Briefing: Chanel’s Hot Streak; Adidas’ PR Victory; Love and Hate for AI
Matthieu Blazy's revamp of the French couture house catches fire, Adidas becomes part of history at the London Marathon and Saks Global plots its post-bankruptcy future. Read on for your analysis of the top news from April.
The Executive Briefing: Chanel’s Hot Streak; Adidas’ PR Victory; Love and Hate for AI
Matthieu Blazy's revamp of the French couture house catches fire, Adidas becomes part of history at the London Marathon and Saks Global plots its post-bankruptcy future. Read on for your analysis of the top news from April.
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The Executive Briefing: Fashion’s Oil Shock; Stalled Turnarounds at LVMH and Nike; Beauty M&A
Soaring oil prices from the US-Israel war on Iran spill over to fashion, two industry giants continue to struggle and H&M makes a business case for sustainability. Keep reading for your breakdown of the top news from March.
The Executive Briefing: Fashion’s Oil Shock; Stalled Turnarounds at LVMH and Nike; Beauty M&A
Soaring oil prices from the US-Israel war on Iran spill over to fashion, two industry giants continue to struggle and H&M makes a business case for sustainability. Keep reading for your breakdown of the top news from March.
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The Executive Briefing: Trump’s Tariffs Overturned; Luxury’s Reset Takes Shape; The Creator Economy’s Evolution
Fashion's tariff landscape shifts again, the first products from luxury's wave of new designer appointees hits stores and brands chat with AI consumers. Read more for your concise analysis of the top news from February.
The Executive Briefing: Trump’s Tariffs Overturned; Luxury’s Reset Takes Shape; The Creator Economy’s Evolution
Fashion's tariff landscape shifts again, the first products from luxury's wave of new designer appointees hits stores and brands chat with AI consumers. Read more for your concise analysis of the top news from February.
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The Executive Briefing: Saks in Crisis; The Battle for Lululemon; A Holiday Shopping Miracle
America’s largest department store operator is on the brink, Lululemon’s founder is making moves and GLP-1 pills promise to shake up fashion this year. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Saks in Crisis; The Battle for Lululemon; A Holiday Shopping Miracle
America’s largest department store operator is on the brink, Lululemon’s founder is making moves and GLP-1 pills promise to shake up fashion this year. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Tariffs on Borrowed Time; Confronting Luxury’s Pricing Problem
The Supreme Court seems poised to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, labels consider how to win back aspirational consumers, and the AI revolution marches on. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Tariffs on Borrowed Time; Confronting Luxury’s Pricing Problem
The Supreme Court seems poised to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, labels consider how to win back aspirational consumers, and the AI revolution marches on. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Great Reset; ShopMy’s $1.5 Billion Valuation; A Big Trade Deal
The big designer debuts were staged in Milan and Paris to (mostly) positive reviews. Meanwhile, an affiliate links platform is fashion’s latest unicorn, and trade relations between the US and China begin to thaw. Read on for your concise breakdown of October’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Great Reset; ShopMy’s $1.5 Billion Valuation; A Big Trade Deal
The big designer debuts were staged in Milan and Paris to (mostly) positive reviews. Meanwhile, an affiliate links platform is fashion’s latest unicorn, and trade relations between the US and China begin to thaw. Read on for your concise breakdown of October’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: NikeSkims Launches; TikTok’s Future; Brick-and-Mortar Is Back
NikeSkims and Demna made splashy debuts, and a deal to save TikTok may be in sight. Read on for your concise breakdown of September’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: NikeSkims Launches; TikTok’s Future; Brick-and-Mortar Is Back
NikeSkims and Demna made splashy debuts, and a deal to save TikTok may be in sight. Read on for your concise breakdown of September’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?
The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?
The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Deepening Crisis; Dopamine Culture, Explained; Rise of the AI Agents
Luxury fashion’s woes keep piling up, and the effects of the attention economy bears much of the blame. Plus, brands prepare for an onslaught of AI shopping assistants and the fragrance boom rolls on. Read on for your concise breakdown of July’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Deepening Crisis; Dopamine Culture, Explained; Rise of the AI Agents
Luxury fashion’s woes keep piling up, and the effects of the attention economy bears much of the blame. Plus, brands prepare for an onslaught of AI shopping assistants and the fragrance boom rolls on. Read on for your concise breakdown of July’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Iran, C-Suite Shakeups and the AI Ad Revolution
Last month, the fashion industry was jolted by rising geopolitical tensions, unexpected boardroom moves, and more. Read on for your concise breakdown of June’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Iran, C-Suite Shakeups and the AI Ad Revolution
Last month, the fashion industry was jolted by rising geopolitical tensions, unexpected boardroom moves, and more. Read on for your concise breakdown of June’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.