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.
Bangkok, Thailand
Global Markets
Global Beauty Accelerator SuperOrdinary Pours $25 Million Into E-Commerce Partner Crea
SuperOrdinary, which helps brands like Drunk Elephant, The Ordinary and Super Goop enter new markets or platforms, has invested $25 million in Bangkok-based Crea, the companies announced Nov. 17
Global Beauty Accelerator SuperOrdinary Pours $25 Million Into E-Commerce Partner Crea
SuperOrdinary, which helps brands like Drunk Elephant, The Ordinary and Super Goop enter new markets or platforms, has invested $25 million in Bangkok-based Crea, the companies announced Nov. 17
Retail
Thailand’s Central Retail Targets $2 Billion IPO in 2020
Parent company Central Retail is one of Thailand’s biggest conglomerates, operating malls in Thailand, Vietnam, Denmark and Italy.
Thailand’s Central Retail Targets $2 Billion IPO in 2020
Parent company Central Retail is one of Thailand’s biggest conglomerates, operating malls in Thailand, Vietnam, Denmark and Italy.
Retail
Thai Developers Pour Billions Into Retail
Retail sales growth reached a five-year high in August this year, with the Thai capital expecting to add more retail floor space than any other Southeast Asian city.
Thai Developers Pour Billions Into Retail
Retail sales growth reached a five-year high in August this year, with the Thai capital expecting to add more retail floor space than any other Southeast Asian city.
News & Analysis
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
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Beauty
Thai Beauty Brands Tap into Chinese Tourism Boom
Thai beauty companies are capitalising on the flow of Chinese consumers, the country's biggest source of tourists.
Thai Beauty Brands Tap into Chinese Tourism Boom
Thai beauty companies are capitalising on the flow of Chinese consumers, the country's biggest source of tourists.
Global Markets
Alibaba to Invest $320 Million in Thailand, as Rivals Boost Presence
Alibaba-backed Lazada is already one of the most popular e-commerce businesses in Thailand.
Alibaba to Invest $320 Million in Thailand, as Rivals Boost Presence
Alibaba-backed Lazada is already one of the most popular e-commerce businesses in Thailand.
Beauty
World's Top Beauty Stock Looks to Tap China’s $4.3 Billion Beauty Market
The shares of Beauty Community are the top-performers globally among cosmetics providers, surging 1,100 percent in the last five years — now the company looks to China for further growth.
World's Top Beauty Stock Looks to Tap China’s $4.3 Billion Beauty Market
The shares of Beauty Community are the top-performers globally among cosmetics providers, surging 1,100 percent in the last five years — now the company looks to China for further growth.
Global Markets
After Year-Long Mourning, Retailers Hope to Revive Thai Economy
With Thailand’s year of mourning almost over, political observers — as well as fashion brands and retailers — are starting to look to the future.
After Year-Long Mourning, Retailers Hope to Revive Thai Economy
With Thailand’s year of mourning almost over, political observers — as well as fashion brands and retailers — are starting to look to the future.
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Technology
Op-Ed | Technology Is Eating Fashion
Fashion companies that don't embrace technology are sitting ducks just waiting to be picked off by sharp-shooting software companies, argues Marc C. Close.
Op-Ed | Technology Is Eating Fashion
Fashion companies that don't embrace technology are sitting ducks just waiting to be picked off by sharp-shooting software companies, argues Marc C. Close.
Retail
Thai Online Retail Booms as E-Commerce Giants Compete for South East Asia
Online sales are up more than 100 percent, as estimates suggest internet retailing could be worth $65 billion by 2020.
Thai Online Retail Booms as E-Commerce Giants Compete for South East Asia
Online sales are up more than 100 percent, as estimates suggest internet retailing could be worth $65 billion by 2020.
Global Markets
After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers
With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?
After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers
With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?
Technology
Thailand's Central Group Buying E-Commerce Site Zalora's Thai Business
Thailand's Central Group is buying the Thai business of fashioned-focused e-commerce site Zalora, as announced by a unit of the group.
Thailand's Central Group Buying E-Commerce Site Zalora's Thai Business
Thailand's Central Group is buying the Thai business of fashioned-focused e-commerce site Zalora, as announced by a unit of the group.
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.