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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China
Why Disney Merch Is Suddenly Big in China
Gucci, Adidas and Uniqlo are all playing it safe this Chinese New Year. Will their cutesy collaborations pay off during one of the biggest moments in the global shopping calendar?
Why Disney Merch Is Suddenly Big in China
Gucci, Adidas and Uniqlo are all playing it safe this Chinese New Year. Will their cutesy collaborations pay off during one of the biggest moments in the global shopping calendar?
China
The Year Ahead: It's Time to Look Beyond China
As some successful players become over-reliant on China and others struggle, companies should consider spreading their risk by expanding to other high-growth geographies.
The Year Ahead: It's Time to Look Beyond China
As some successful players become over-reliant on China and others struggle, companies should consider spreading their risk by expanding to other high-growth geographies.
News & Analysis
Zara Parent Inditex Is Embracing Its Online Future. Too Late or Just in Time?
This week everyone will be talking about what's next for Zara parent Inditex, Chinese designers at Pitti Uomo and Virgil Abloh's first retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Zara Parent Inditex Is Embracing Its Online Future. Too Late or Just in Time?
This week everyone will be talking about what's next for Zara parent Inditex, Chinese designers at Pitti Uomo and Virgil Abloh's first retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
Fantasy, Not Nationalism, Drives Chinese Clothing Revival
Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market.
Fantasy, Not Nationalism, Drives Chinese Clothing Revival
Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market.
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Fashion Week
Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance
This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance
This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Files for IPO, Walmart Bets on VR
This week, Farfetch registered to take the company public, while Walmart has applied for two US patents that signal towards a VR strategy in retail.
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Files for IPO, Walmart Bets on VR
This week, Farfetch registered to take the company public, while Walmart has applied for two US patents that signal towards a VR strategy in retail.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon’s Private Labels, The Supreme Court E-Commerce Tax
This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers.
Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon’s Private Labels, The Supreme Court E-Commerce Tax
This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers.
China
Investing in Fashion and Culture: China’s Fosun Group
As investors at Fosun Group continue to leverage China’s cultural capital, the group celebrates the first anniversary of the Fosun Foundation Shanghai landmark.
Investing in Fashion and Culture: China’s Fosun Group
As investors at Fosun Group continue to leverage China’s cultural capital, the group celebrates the first anniversary of the Fosun Foundation Shanghai landmark.
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China
Shanghai Fashion Week Ups the Ante
China’s most globally-minded fashion week is becoming an umbrella event for new platforms clustering around Shanghai.
Shanghai Fashion Week Ups the Ante
China’s most globally-minded fashion week is becoming an umbrella event for new platforms clustering around Shanghai.
China
Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China
China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.
Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China
China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.
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.