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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Retail
Germany’s Cartel Office Investigating Temu Over Merchant Price Influencing
The Chinese e-commerce company is under scrutiny for allegedly influencing the prices set by third-party merchants on its platform unlawfully.
Germany’s Cartel Office Investigating Temu Over Merchant Price Influencing
The Chinese e-commerce company is under scrutiny for allegedly influencing the prices set by third-party merchants on its platform unlawfully.
Entrepreneurship
Amesh Named as Inaugural Winner of Reference Incubator Programme
Amesh, the London-based label founded by Sri Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera, will receive mentorship and support from Slam Jam, as well as PR and brand consulting services from communications agency Reference Studios.
Amesh Named as Inaugural Winner of Reference Incubator Programme
Amesh, the London-based label founded by Sri Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera, will receive mentorship and support from Slam Jam, as well as PR and brand consulting services from communications agency Reference Studios.
Partner Content
At Zalando, Connecting Retailers to E-Commerce to Drive Growth
Zalando’s growing Connected Retail ecosystem offers retailers access to its platform in eight major markets at no cost, expanding its product assortment and localised service capabilities in the process.
At Zalando, Connecting Retailers to E-Commerce to Drive Growth
Zalando’s growing Connected Retail ecosystem offers retailers access to its platform in eight major markets at no cost, expanding its product assortment and localised service capabilities in the process.
Technology
Zalando’s Cyber Week Sales Beat Last Year by More Than a Third
Zalando added more than one million customers during the sales period with gross merchandise volume growing by 35 percent.
Zalando’s Cyber Week Sales Beat Last Year by More Than a Third
Zalando added more than one million customers during the sales period with gross merchandise volume growing by 35 percent.
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Retail
Zalando Puts More Stores Online as Lockdowns Return
The online fashion retailer said it will waive commissions until the end of March to help new brick-and-mortar additions.
Zalando Puts More Stores Online as Lockdowns Return
The online fashion retailer said it will waive commissions until the end of March to help new brick-and-mortar additions.
Retail
Alhambra Berlin’s Concept for Retail in a Post-Covid Era
The co-retailing space will offer off-the-shelf amplification packages to its temporary tenants, including built-in social media strategies, event activation, product staging, as well as customer engagement technology and visitor analysis.
Alhambra Berlin’s Concept for Retail in a Post-Covid Era
The co-retailing space will offer off-the-shelf amplification packages to its temporary tenants, including built-in social media strategies, event activation, product staging, as well as customer engagement technology and visitor analysis.
Retail
Hugo Boss Returns To Profit Even as Sales Slow
The German suit maker reported a better-than-expected third-quarter operating profit of €15 million ($17.52 million).
Hugo Boss Returns To Profit Even as Sales Slow
The German suit maker reported a better-than-expected third-quarter operating profit of €15 million ($17.52 million).
Retail
Puma Reports Jump in Sales in America and Europe
The German sportswear company's quarterly sales rose by 13 percent to €1.58 billion ($1.87 billion), beating forecasts for €1.56 billion.
Puma Reports Jump in Sales in America and Europe
The German sportswear company's quarterly sales rose by 13 percent to €1.58 billion ($1.87 billion), beating forecasts for €1.56 billion.
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Technology
Zalando Secures Deal To Buy Body Scanning Start-Up
The app includes a virtual dressing room to help buyers easily judge whether a garment will be the right size for them.
Zalando Secures Deal To Buy Body Scanning Start-Up
The app includes a virtual dressing room to help buyers easily judge whether a garment will be the right size for them.
Retail
Zalando Launches Diversity Drive After Racism Investigation
The German e-tailer's former art director accused the company of failing to respond to complaints in 2018 about employees who resisted booking Black models.
Zalando Launches Diversity Drive After Racism Investigation
The German e-tailer's former art director accused the company of failing to respond to complaints in 2018 about employees who resisted booking Black models.
Retail
Zalando Sees Strong Demand and Fewer Returns
The German e-tailer said it saw a 27 percent rise in revenue to €2.03 billion.
Zalando Sees Strong Demand and Fewer Returns
The German e-tailer said it saw a 27 percent rise in revenue to €2.03 billion.
Retail
Zalando Gets Chance to Prove Itself Against Amazon
Europe’s largest e-tailer estimates earnings could reach a record €300 million this year due to a lockdown-induced surge in online shopping.
Zalando Gets Chance to Prove Itself Against Amazon
Europe’s largest e-tailer estimates earnings could reach a record €300 million this year due to a lockdown-induced surge in online shopping.
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.