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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Luxury
Decoding Gucci’s Latest Digital Experiment
Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele about Gucci’s new online concept store, Vault, and why the designer plans to stage a ‘surprise’ show despite skipping Milan fashion week.
Decoding Gucci’s Latest Digital Experiment
Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele about Gucci’s new online concept store, Vault, and why the designer plans to stage a ‘surprise’ show despite skipping Milan fashion week.
Luxury
Christie’s: How Digital Is Driving Sales of Big-Ticket Items
As the leader of Christie’s luxury division, Aline Sylla-Walbaum has been at the forefront of a digital transformation that has driven a sharp rise in online sales for high-priced watches and jewellery.
Christie’s: How Digital Is Driving Sales of Big-Ticket Items
As the leader of Christie’s luxury division, Aline Sylla-Walbaum has been at the forefront of a digital transformation that has driven a sharp rise in online sales for high-priced watches and jewellery.
Retail
Farfetch Sales Soared During Lockdowns
The fashion marketplace sold record levels of merchandise and cut down on its losses as luxury shoppers pivoted online.
Farfetch Sales Soared During Lockdowns
The fashion marketplace sold record levels of merchandise and cut down on its losses as luxury shoppers pivoted online.
China
Catching the Next Wave of Beauty M&A Targets
If international conglomerates want a piece of China’s domestic beauty brand pie they better move fast. Local rivals are primed for an acquisition spree.
Catching the Next Wave of Beauty M&A Targets
If international conglomerates want a piece of China’s domestic beauty brand pie they better move fast. Local rivals are primed for an acquisition spree.
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Retail
How to Survive the Future of Retail
Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.
How to Survive the Future of Retail
Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.
The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.
Retail
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
Technology
The New Normal: The Innovation Imperative Is Here to Stay
Companies will need to embed crisis-born innovations into long-term strategies to future-proof their business models, resulting in radical and enduring changes to their organisations and the wider industry, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
The New Normal: The Innovation Imperative Is Here to Stay
Companies will need to embed crisis-born innovations into long-term strategies to future-proof their business models, resulting in radical and enduring changes to their organisations and the wider industry, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
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Technology
The New Normal: Digital Is Set For a Step Change
Lockdowns and social distancing measures have made digital an urgent priority across the entire value chain but navigating the recovery will require sustained focus on scaling up and strengthening digital competencies, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
The New Normal: Digital Is Set For a Step Change
Lockdowns and social distancing measures have made digital an urgent priority across the entire value chain but navigating the recovery will require sustained focus on scaling up and strengthening digital competencies, says The Business of Fashion and McKinsey’s Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
News & Analysis
Fashion Meets Fortnite: 3D Clothes and Digital Catwalks
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
Fashion Meets Fortnite: 3D Clothes and Digital Catwalks
"The pandemic is forcing the industry to get creative online and look to precedents set by gaming."
Luxury
Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China
In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.
Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China
In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.
Luxury
Kering Moves to Tighten Grip on E-Commerce
The Gucci owner is expanding its e-commerce operations focusing on its own branded sites to sell its luxury products or ventures where it can control its image and client data.
Kering Moves to Tighten Grip on E-Commerce
The Gucci owner is expanding its e-commerce operations focusing on its own branded sites to sell its luxury products or ventures where it can control its image and client data.
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.