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.
artificial-intelligence
Luxury
Luxury Stocks Buffeted By Hedge Fund Positions, Market Volatility
LVMH and Kering are navigating sharp share price swings stoked by hedge fund bets and AI-rattled markets.
Luxury Stocks Buffeted By Hedge Fund Positions, Market Volatility
LVMH and Kering are navigating sharp share price swings stoked by hedge fund bets and AI-rattled markets.
Beauty
How the Body Scan Became a Luxury Product
New longevity companies like Neko Health or Prenuvo endeavour to turn preventative health into an upscale, almost spalike experience. But no one can afford for them to be wrong.
How the Body Scan Became a Luxury Product
New longevity companies like Neko Health or Prenuvo endeavour to turn preventative health into an upscale, almost spalike experience. But no one can afford for them to be wrong.
Beauty
AI Fragrance Company Osmo Raises $70 Million
The AI-powered scent design platform will use the funds to expand its team and operations as demand grows for its services.
AI Fragrance Company Osmo Raises $70 Million
The AI-powered scent design platform will use the funds to expand its team and operations as demand grows for its services.
Marketing
The Metrics That Matter in Today’s Creator Economy
As influencer marketing becomes more essential, and creators demand more money, brands have to parse through an increasing amount of data to confidently invest in their influencer strategies.
The Metrics That Matter in Today’s Creator Economy
As influencer marketing becomes more essential, and creators demand more money, brands have to parse through an increasing amount of data to confidently invest in their influencer strategies.
Beauty
Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?
Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.
Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?
Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.
Marketing
How Creators Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI
As AI-generated content and recommendations become the norm, creators face renewed pressure to stand out. Leaning on human creativity and connection is a good place to start.
How Creators Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI
As AI-generated content and recommendations become the norm, creators face renewed pressure to stand out. Leaning on human creativity and connection is a good place to start.
Technology
TikTok’s New US Algorithm
The app’s new US owners are ‘retraining’ its recommendation algorithm, raising concerns about new biases, while social media companies are facing a landmark trial claiming they’re addictive by design.
TikTok’s New US Algorithm
The app’s new US owners are ‘retraining’ its recommendation algorithm, raising concerns about new biases, while social media companies are facing a landmark trial claiming they’re addictive by design.
Marketing
The Top 10 Contemporary and Accessible Luxury Fashion Brands Leading Customer Engagement
BoF Insights’ Brand Pulse tracking tool reveals how the industry’s top-performing contemporary and accessible luxury brands cultivated loyal online communities through sharp digital engagement strategies.
The Top 10 Contemporary and Accessible Luxury Fashion Brands Leading Customer Engagement
BoF Insights’ Brand Pulse tracking tool reveals how the industry’s top-performing contemporary and accessible luxury brands cultivated loyal online communities through sharp digital engagement strategies.
Partner Content
How Integrated Technology Is Reshaping Retail Operations
Retail software solution Lightspeed gathered industry leaders in New York City in January 2026 to examine how fragmented technology systems are becoming a competitive liability amid mounting operational pressures.
How Integrated Technology Is Reshaping Retail Operations
Retail software solution Lightspeed gathered industry leaders in New York City in January 2026 to examine how fragmented technology systems are becoming a competitive liability amid mounting operational pressures.
Beauty
Opinion: Creatives Should Not Fear the AI Revolution
Generative AI tools take the toil out of image making. But learning how to use them is where the real work begins, writes Isamaya Ffrench.
Opinion: Creatives Should Not Fear the AI Revolution
Generative AI tools take the toil out of image making. But learning how to use them is where the real work begins, writes Isamaya Ffrench.
Retail
Zalando Nears First US Client Deal, Sees AI Traffic Growing
The German online fashion platform is breaking into the US market with the company’s business-to-business offerings.
Zalando Nears First US Client Deal, Sees AI Traffic Growing
The German online fashion platform is breaking into the US market with the company’s business-to-business offerings.
Retail
The Debrief | The Themes That Will Define the 2026 Fashion Agenda
Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with BoF correspondent Marc Bain to unpack why executives are calling 2026 a ‘challenging’ year.
The Debrief | The Themes That Will Define the 2026 Fashion Agenda
Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with BoF correspondent Marc Bain to unpack why executives are calling 2026 a ‘challenging’ year.
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.