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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Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall
The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.
Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall
The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.
Retail
Zara to Roll Out Denim Customisation Pop-Up
Personalisation corners in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan stores will embroider words on 13 different denim designs.
Zara to Roll Out Denim Customisation Pop-Up
Personalisation corners in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan stores will embroider words on 13 different denim designs.
News & Analysis
Cracking Luxury's Customisation Challenge
Luxury brands have been slow to seize the opportunity in mass customisation. Could a platform player help solve the problem?
Cracking Luxury's Customisation Challenge
Luxury brands have been slow to seize the opportunity in mass customisation. Could a platform player help solve the problem?
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Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.
Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.
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News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations
In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'
News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations
In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'
Technology
Adidas Trials Customer Personalisation in Bid to Tackle Fast Fashion
Adidas hopes the drive will help it adjust better to fickle fashion trends, allowing it to sell more products at full price.
Adidas Trials Customer Personalisation in Bid to Tackle Fast Fashion
Adidas hopes the drive will help it adjust better to fickle fashion trends, allowing it to sell more products at full price.
Beauty
Will Customised Beauty (Finally) Work?
A number of new brands are attempting to crack open the market for personalised beauty. Can they succeed where so many others have failed?
Will Customised Beauty (Finally) Work?
A number of new brands are attempting to crack open the market for personalised beauty. Can they succeed where so many others have failed?
China
Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.
Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.
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Technology
Knyttan Aims to Disrupt $200 Billion Knitwear Market
Armed with $3.1 million in seed funding, Knyttan is building a ‘curated customisation’ platform to reinvent knitwear.
Knyttan Aims to Disrupt $200 Billion Knitwear Market
Armed with $3.1 million in seed funding, Knyttan is building a ‘curated customisation’ platform to reinvent knitwear.
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.