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.
Chicago, United States
Retail
What Makes a Mall Work in 2020
Exceptional shopping centres can thrive even in the middle of a pandemic. What separates the winners from the losers? And where should brands place their bets?
What Makes a Mall Work in 2020
Exceptional shopping centres can thrive even in the middle of a pandemic. What separates the winners from the losers? And where should brands place their bets?
Retail
US Retailers Secure Stores as Worries About Election Unrest Mount
As security experts warn that the US presidential election could spark renewed civil unrest, stores in major cities like Chicago remain boarded up following on from Black Lives Matter protests during the spring and summer.
US Retailers Secure Stores as Worries About Election Unrest Mount
As security experts warn that the US presidential election could spark renewed civil unrest, stores in major cities like Chicago remain boarded up following on from Black Lives Matter protests during the spring and summer.
News & Analysis
At Columbia College Chicago, Rewiring Fashion Education for Today
Having launched a hybrid-educational format designed to cater to the needs of both current and incoming students, faculty members from the creative arts school share their new academic approach to help prepare students for an industry transformed.
At Columbia College Chicago, Rewiring Fashion Education for Today
Having launched a hybrid-educational format designed to cater to the needs of both current and incoming students, faculty members from the creative arts school share their new academic approach to help prepare students for an industry transformed.
Luxury
Is the Fashion Industry Moving Too Fast? Virgil Doesn’t Think So.
The Off-White founder is debuting yet another collaboration: an "Office Supplies"-inspired jewellery line with New-York based Jacob & Co.
Is the Fashion Industry Moving Too Fast? Virgil Doesn’t Think So.
The Off-White founder is debuting yet another collaboration: an "Office Supplies"-inspired jewellery line with New-York based Jacob & Co.
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News & Analysis
Columbia College Chicago’s ‘Off-Beat’ Approach to Fashion Education
BoF meets former and current students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation.
Columbia College Chicago’s ‘Off-Beat’ Approach to Fashion Education
BoF meets former and current students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation.
News & Analysis
Chicago Cashes in on Virgil Abloh
It’s the summer of hypebeasts in the Windy City, as the first museum exhibition dedicated to Abloh’s prolific career draws crowds of fans looking to experience the designer’s work - and snag limited-edition merch.
Chicago Cashes in on Virgil Abloh
It’s the summer of hypebeasts in the Windy City, as the first museum exhibition dedicated to Abloh’s prolific career draws crowds of fans looking to experience the designer’s work - and snag limited-edition merch.
News & Analysis
Online Holiday Shopping Soared But In-Store Still a Big Unknown
E-commerce holiday sales jumped 16.5 percent from a year earlier to a total of $126 billion in the US.
Online Holiday Shopping Soared But In-Store Still a Big Unknown
E-commerce holiday sales jumped 16.5 percent from a year earlier to a total of $126 billion in the US.
News & Analysis
Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago
Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”
Rewriting the Fashion Education Curriculum at Columbia College Chicago
Dr Colbey Reid explains why the school's graduates are “ready to work at a Chanel or a Macy’s, but also at a Google or an IBM.”
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Retail
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
News & Analysis
Helly Hanson Is Suing Off-White
The Norwegian sportswear brand alleges that Off-White is intentionally infringing the stripe mark that it began using in the US more than 40 years
Helly Hanson Is Suing Off-White
The Norwegian sportswear brand alleges that Off-White is intentionally infringing the stripe mark that it began using in the US more than 40 years
News & Analysis
US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon
Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.
US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon
Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.
Technology
US Online Retail Sales Likely to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2027
As more Americans move away from brick-and-mortar stores, FTI Consulting forecasts online sales will grow at a compound annual rate of 12 percent through 2020.
US Online Retail Sales Likely to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2027
As more Americans move away from brick-and-mortar stores, FTI Consulting forecasts online sales will grow at a compound annual rate of 12 percent through 2020.
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.