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.
consumers
Retail
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
Luxury
Who Is Using AI Assistants for Luxury Shopping?
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how luxury clients shop, redefining their relationships with brands, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Who Is Using AI Assistants for Luxury Shopping?
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how luxury clients shop, redefining their relationships with brands, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Beauty
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Luxury
Secondhand Chic: Resale’s Appeal to Wealthy Clients
Higher-spending luxury clients, not budget-conscious consumers, are the most engaged secondhand shoppers, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey.
Secondhand Chic: Resale’s Appeal to Wealthy Clients
Higher-spending luxury clients, not budget-conscious consumers, are the most engaged secondhand shoppers, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey.
Retail
Wealthier Americans To Cut Back-to-School Spending by 20%
Higher-income US parents plan to reduce spending while less-wealthy families are trading down to cheaper products amid economic worries, a Deloitte survey found.
Wealthier Americans To Cut Back-to-School Spending by 20%
Higher-income US parents plan to reduce spending while less-wealthy families are trading down to cheaper products amid economic worries, a Deloitte survey found.
Beauty
Are There Too Many Beauty Sales?
As Prime Day stretches into Prime Week, and retailers crowd the calendar with overlapping promotions, beauty brands are rethinking how to discount without eroding their long-term value.
Are There Too Many Beauty Sales?
As Prime Day stretches into Prime Week, and retailers crowd the calendar with overlapping promotions, beauty brands are rethinking how to discount without eroding their long-term value.
Luxury
Why Brand Experiences Are Redefining Luxury
Luxury value is increasingly measured through the access, moments and memories linked to a brand, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s latest report.
Why Brand Experiences Are Redefining Luxury
Luxury value is increasingly measured through the access, moments and memories linked to a brand, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s latest report.
Beauty
The Body Care Category Ripe for Gen Alpha
Personal care conglomerates and small indies alike are setting their sights on the deodorant market to get under the arms and into the beauty routines of young consumers.
The Body Care Category Ripe for Gen Alpha
Personal care conglomerates and small indies alike are setting their sights on the deodorant market to get under the arms and into the beauty routines of young consumers.
Luxury
Urban Jürgensen: Introducing Elite Watchmaking to New Audiences
Chief executive Alex Rosenfield explains in 'Face to Face With Luxury Clients' how the historic, ultra-high-end watchmaker is engaging lifestyle customers and the next generation of ‘gearheads’ with a Timothée Chalamet tie-up and a fresh approach to community building while bypassing traditional retail.
Urban Jürgensen: Introducing Elite Watchmaking to New Audiences
Chief executive Alex Rosenfield explains in 'Face to Face With Luxury Clients' how the historic, ultra-high-end watchmaker is engaging lifestyle customers and the next generation of ‘gearheads’ with a Timothée Chalamet tie-up and a fresh approach to community building while bypassing traditional retail.
Beauty
Glossier’s Plan to Reignite Its Marketing Magic
As the beleagured Millennial beauty brand works on its turnaround, a campaign in partnership with the New York City Tourism Board recalls its early marketing stunts.
Glossier’s Plan to Reignite Its Marketing Magic
As the beleagured Millennial beauty brand works on its turnaround, a campaign in partnership with the New York City Tourism Board recalls its early marketing stunts.
Luxury
Jessica McCormack: How a Challenger Is Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
The London-based independent jewellery label, which sells high-end pieces for everyday wear, has boosted sales by leveraging jewellery as a means of self expression. Chief executive Leonie Brantberg details in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ the brand’s strategy and expansion plans.
Jessica McCormack: How a Challenger Is Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
The London-based independent jewellery label, which sells high-end pieces for everyday wear, has boosted sales by leveraging jewellery as a means of self expression. Chief executive Leonie Brantberg details in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ the brand’s strategy and expansion plans.
Luxury
Luxury Clients Want Meaning More Than Status
The era of buying luxury purely for status and visibility is giving way to something more personal, centred on identity, connection and self-expression, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Luxury Clients Want Meaning More Than Status
The era of buying luxury purely for status and visibility is giving way to something more personal, centred on identity, connection and self-expression, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
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.