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.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
News & Analysis
Vogue Arabia Hails 'Trailblazing' Saudi Women
The title shot Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud behind the wheel of a red convertible for the cover as the kingdom prepares to become the last country in the world to allow women to drive.
Vogue Arabia Hails 'Trailblazing' Saudi Women
The title shot Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud behind the wheel of a red convertible for the cover as the kingdom prepares to become the last country in the world to allow women to drive.
Beauty
Saudi Women Spend Big on Makeup, Even If It's Just a Glimpse
Even though most will cover their face and hair in public, thanks to changing laws and social codes makeup is one of the biggest consumer categories among Saudi women.
Saudi Women Spend Big on Makeup, Even If It's Just a Glimpse
Even though most will cover their face and hair in public, thanks to changing laws and social codes makeup is one of the biggest consumer categories among Saudi women.
Fashion Week
Unveiling Saudi Arabia’s Power Brokers
Last week’s Arab Fashion Week Riyadh focused the world’s attention on Saudi Arabian design and the country’s push for women’s rights, but who are the real power brokers in this fashion market worth $15 billion?
Unveiling Saudi Arabia’s Power Brokers
Last week’s Arab Fashion Week Riyadh focused the world’s attention on Saudi Arabian design and the country’s push for women’s rights, but who are the real power brokers in this fashion market worth $15 billion?
News & Analysis
Noon.com Triggers Saudi E-Commerce Race
Noon.com's launch in Saudi Arabia, where online sales are expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2021, has sparked a race for e-commerce dominance.
Noon.com Triggers Saudi E-Commerce Race
Noon.com's launch in Saudi Arabia, where online sales are expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2021, has sparked a race for e-commerce dominance.
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Retail
Saudi Arabia Blocks Foreigners From Mall Jobs to Help Citizens
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made job creation for Saudis a key component of the kingdom’s plan to end the economy’s oil dependence and reliance on expatriate labour.
Saudi Arabia Blocks Foreigners From Mall Jobs to Help Citizens
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made job creation for Saudis a key component of the kingdom’s plan to end the economy’s oil dependence and reliance on expatriate labour.
News & Analysis
Saudi Arabia PIF and Alabbar to Launch $1 Billion E-Commerce Firm
Emaar Properties PJSC Chairman Mohamed Alabbar and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will each contribute $500 million to an e-commerce venture to tap the Middle East’s fast-growing online retail market.
Saudi Arabia PIF and Alabbar to Launch $1 Billion E-Commerce Firm
Emaar Properties PJSC Chairman Mohamed Alabbar and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will each contribute $500 million to an e-commerce venture to tap the Middle East’s fast-growing online retail market.
Marketing
Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors
The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.
Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors
The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Raghda Amin, Buyer
Raghda Amin, a buyer at Harvey Nichols Riyadh, says that a buyer has to be someone "with an open mind, one that is like a sponge."
Role Call | Raghda Amin, Buyer
Raghda Amin, a buyer at Harvey Nichols Riyadh, says that a buyer has to be someone "with an open mind, one that is like a sponge."
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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.