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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Is Bath & Body Works' Pumpkin Spiced Success Pandemic-Proof?
Bath & Body Works, whose hand sanitisers and soaps are in high demand, is more important than ever as L Brands tries to pick up the pieces after the failed Victoria’s Secret deal amid a global pandemic.
Is Bath & Body Works' Pumpkin Spiced Success Pandemic-Proof?
Bath & Body Works, whose hand sanitisers and soaps are in high demand, is more important than ever as L Brands tries to pick up the pieces after the failed Victoria’s Secret deal amid a global pandemic.
Beauty
Bath & Body Works Buoys Parent L Brands Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Despite a drop in total sales, digital purchases almost doubled from a year earlier to $289 million in the first quarter.
Bath & Body Works Buoys Parent L Brands Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Despite a drop in total sales, digital purchases almost doubled from a year earlier to $289 million in the first quarter.
Retail
The Great Retail Reopening Has Begun. Will Shoppers Return?
This week, everyone will be talking about the future of Victoria's Secret, the reopening of American stores and China's 520 Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Great Retail Reopening Has Begun. Will Shoppers Return?
This week, everyone will be talking about the future of Victoria's Secret, the reopening of American stores and China's 520 Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Victoria’s Secret Considers a Change in Marketing
L Brands' admission that Victoria’s Secret needs change marks a key shift for a company that hasn’t much strayed from its push-up-bra aesthetic, despite consumer values moving towards themes such as female empowerment and body positivity.
Victoria’s Secret Considers a Change in Marketing
L Brands' admission that Victoria’s Secret needs change marks a key shift for a company that hasn’t much strayed from its push-up-bra aesthetic, despite consumer values moving towards themes such as female empowerment and body positivity.
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Beauty
Bath & Body Works' Enduring Formula for Success
The success of Bath & Body Works often gets overlooked amidst all the dramatic headlines about Victoria’s Secret and parent company, L Brands. But the mall chain is thriving in an environment in which it has little competition.
Bath & Body Works' Enduring Formula for Success
The success of Bath & Body Works often gets overlooked amidst all the dramatic headlines about Victoria’s Secret and parent company, L Brands. But the mall chain is thriving in an environment in which it has little competition.
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Urban Outfitters to End On-Call Shifts for New York Employees
Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has agreed to end on-call shifts for employees at all its New York stores.
Urban Outfitters to End On-Call Shifts for New York Employees
Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has agreed to end on-call shifts for employees at all its New York stores.
Financial Markets
L Brands November Sales Rise 8%
L Brands, whose brands include Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and others, said that sales at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in November. This easily topped analysts' estimates.
L Brands November Sales Rise 8%
L Brands, whose brands include Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and others, said that sales at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in November. This easily topped analysts' estimates.
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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.