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
Marketing
Why This Summer’s Fashion Campaigns Are All-In on Retro Escapism
Driven by digital fatigue, brands across the pricing spectrum are transforming consumers’ collective memories of simpler times into marketing material. But with so many campaigns leaning into a similar aesthetic, it’s become a race to stand out.
Why This Summer’s Fashion Campaigns Are All-In on Retro Escapism
Driven by digital fatigue, brands across the pricing spectrum are transforming consumers’ collective memories of simpler times into marketing material. But with so many campaigns leaning into a similar aesthetic, it’s become a race to stand out.
Sustainability
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
Beauty
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Retail
Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity
Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.
Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity
Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.
Beauty
The Festival Where Haircutting Is a Spectator Sport
At Sydney’s Hair festival, professionals from the hair industry put their locks on show — and jostle for a view of the live cutting competition.
The Festival Where Haircutting Is a Spectator Sport
At Sydney’s Hair festival, professionals from the hair industry put their locks on show — and jostle for a view of the live cutting competition.
Luxury
Icicle: Capturing Interest in Chinese Brands
Executive president Louise Xu explains how the Shanghai-based quiet luxury label is tapping rising interest in Chinese brands, its novel retail concept and the differences between Chinese and Western consumers.
Icicle: Capturing Interest in Chinese Brands
Executive president Louise Xu explains how the Shanghai-based quiet luxury label is tapping rising interest in Chinese brands, its novel retail concept and the differences between Chinese and Western consumers.
Beauty
How a Veteran Beauty Founder Plans to Win Gen Z
Gregg Renfrew, who launched Counter after buying Beautycounter out of foreclosure, is back with a new brand aimed at getting young shoppers excited about “clean” beauty.
How a Veteran Beauty Founder Plans to Win Gen Z
Gregg Renfrew, who launched Counter after buying Beautycounter out of foreclosure, is back with a new brand aimed at getting young shoppers excited about “clean” beauty.
Beauty
What Is ‘Shilajit’, MAHA’s New Favourite Supplement?
Touted by vaccine sceptics and podcasters like Joe Rogan, shilajit may have real health benefits, but the supply comes with a mountain of worrisome questions.
What Is ‘Shilajit’, MAHA’s New Favourite Supplement?
Touted by vaccine sceptics and podcasters like Joe Rogan, shilajit may have real health benefits, but the supply comes with a mountain of worrisome questions.
Luxury
Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky on Reengineering an Iconic Brand
Chanel’s president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, explains in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ how the French megabrand has reignited customer excitement and sales growth since onboarding a new artistic director last year.
Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky on Reengineering an Iconic Brand
Chanel’s president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, explains in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ how the French megabrand has reignited customer excitement and sales growth since onboarding a new artistic director last year.
Beauty
Can Wellness Take Thai Beauty Global?
Kosé-owned Pañpuri is set to open 16 new sensory-focused boutiques across North Asia as demand grows for beauty products from Thailand.
Can Wellness Take Thai Beauty Global?
Kosé-owned Pañpuri is set to open 16 new sensory-focused boutiques across North Asia as demand grows for beauty products from Thailand.
Partner Content
How Amazon Beauty Is Redefining Discovery
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Amazon Beauty’s Wendy Franks joined BoF’s Annabel Bolton onstage to discuss the online retailer’s evolution from lower-funnel shopping destination to discovery engine.
How Amazon Beauty Is Redefining Discovery
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Amazon Beauty’s Wendy Franks joined BoF’s Annabel Bolton onstage to discuss the online retailer’s evolution from lower-funnel shopping destination to discovery engine.
Luxury
Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.
Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.
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.