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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BoF LIVE: The Future of Virtual Fashion
A panel of experts join BoF to discuss how fashion fits into the nuanced worlds of NFTs, the metaverse, crypto and gaming.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Virtual Fashion
A panel of experts join BoF to discuss how fashion fits into the nuanced worlds of NFTs, the metaverse, crypto and gaming.
Technology
The Technology Turning New Shoppers Into Loyal Customers
Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.
The Technology Turning New Shoppers Into Loyal Customers
Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.
Financial Markets
Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?
Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?
Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury
LVMH Turns to Google’s AI to Boost Business
The French luxury giant is partnering with Google Cloud to help brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior develop more personalised shopping experiences for their customers.
LVMH Turns to Google’s AI to Boost Business
The French luxury giant is partnering with Google Cloud to help brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior develop more personalised shopping experiences for their customers.
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Investors Bet Big on Shopping App From Stitch Fix Alum
Julie Bornstein's mysterious new e-commerce platform wants to connect consumers with a personalised offering of brands. Will she succeed where others have failed?
Investors Bet Big on Shopping App From Stitch Fix Alum
Julie Bornstein's mysterious new e-commerce platform wants to connect consumers with a personalised offering of brands. Will she succeed where others have failed?
Retail
EBay CEO Steps Down Amid Ongoing Operating Review
Devin Wenig took over in 2015 and made bold promises of returning the marketplace to prominence, but the results have been slow going.
EBay CEO Steps Down Amid Ongoing Operating Review
Devin Wenig took over in 2015 and made bold promises of returning the marketplace to prominence, but the results have been slow going.
Technology
The BoF Podcast: Angel Investor Ian Hogarth on the Emerging Geopolitics of AI
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century.
The BoF Podcast: Angel Investor Ian Hogarth on the Emerging Geopolitics of AI
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century.
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The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.
The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.
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Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
Christopher Wylie Has Joined H&M to Harness AI for Sustainability
At BoF's VOICES, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and revealed his new role with the fast-fashion giant.
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Social Robots Are Now: Samer Al Moubayed
Introducing Furhat, a social robot that can communicate with humans by speaking, making eye contact, showing emotions — and, if needed, transforming into a dog.
Social Robots Are Now: Samer Al Moubayed
Introducing Furhat, a social robot that can communicate with humans by speaking, making eye contact, showing emotions — and, if needed, transforming into a dog.
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Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Storefronts, the Rise of CGI Models
This week, Amazon launches a platform for small and medium-sized businesses, while virtual influencers challenge the status quo of the modelling industry.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches Storefronts, the Rise of CGI Models
This week, Amazon launches a platform for small and medium-sized businesses, while virtual influencers challenge the status quo of the modelling industry.
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.