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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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
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UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree
Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.
UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree
Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.
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Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record in Holiday Shopping Blitz
Revenue of $7.9 billion made it the largest online shopping day of all time in the US.
Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record in Holiday Shopping Blitz
Revenue of $7.9 billion made it the largest online shopping day of all time in the US.
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Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook
Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.
Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook
Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.
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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales
Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.
Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales
Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.
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The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
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Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
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US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
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Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
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Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
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Cyber Monday Sales Biggest Online Shopping Day in US History
The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday Sales Biggest Online Shopping Day in US History
The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday.
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.