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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Lawmakers Call Amazon Warehouse Unsafe After Surprise Visit
Representative Rashida Tlaib tweeted a video showing Amazon workers cleaning the Romulus-based warehouse in Michigan, while she and her fellow representative Debbie Dingell waited for a tour.
Lawmakers Call Amazon Warehouse Unsafe After Surprise Visit
Representative Rashida Tlaib tweeted a video showing Amazon workers cleaning the Romulus-based warehouse in Michigan, while she and her fellow representative Debbie Dingell waited for a tour.
Retail
Macy's to Furlough Nearly 130,000 Employees
The department store said it planned to keep its stores shut and bring back employees on a staggered basis only once business resumes.
Macy's to Furlough Nearly 130,000 Employees
The department store said it planned to keep its stores shut and bring back employees on a staggered basis only once business resumes.
Retail
Op-Ed | Online Shopping Is Growing, But Isn’t Creating Jobs
Because so much of their interaction with customers is virtual and automated, e-commerce players don’t necessarily need to increase headcount as sales rise.
Op-Ed | Online Shopping Is Growing, But Isn’t Creating Jobs
Because so much of their interaction with customers is virtual and automated, e-commerce players don’t necessarily need to increase headcount as sales rise.
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Uniqlo Owner Considers $280,000 Salary for Star Employees
As Asia's largest retailer grapples with one of the tightest labour markets in Japanese history, it hopes to lure top talent with the pay package.
Uniqlo Owner Considers $280,000 Salary for Star Employees
As Asia's largest retailer grapples with one of the tightest labour markets in Japanese history, it hopes to lure top talent with the pay package.
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Apple's Former Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Joins Airbnb Board
The former Burberry and Apple executive's appointment comes at a time when the the start-up is pushing for more luxury home listings.
Apple's Former Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts Joins Airbnb Board
The former Burberry and Apple executive's appointment comes at a time when the the start-up is pushing for more luxury home listings.
Technology
Apple Gives New Retail Head Stock Grants Worth About $8 Million
Former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts was awarded stock grants worth about $68 million when she started at Apple in 2014.
Apple Gives New Retail Head Stock Grants Worth About $8 Million
Former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts was awarded stock grants worth about $68 million when she started at Apple in 2014.
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Under Armour Cuts 400 More Jobs in Turnaround Push
The sportswear maker will let go of 3 percent of its global workforce to cut costs in its struggle to compete with Nike and Adidas in North America.
Under Armour Cuts 400 More Jobs in Turnaround Push
The sportswear maker will let go of 3 percent of its global workforce to cut costs in its struggle to compete with Nike and Adidas in North America.
Workplace & Talent
Working at Zalando, Europe's Fastest Growing Fashion E-Commerce Player
Diverse, entrepreneurial, technologically innovative while generous towards its human workforce — according to its employees, Zalando’s company culture has become its greatest asset — and a key competitive differentiator in the market.
Working at Zalando, Europe's Fastest Growing Fashion E-Commerce Player
Diverse, entrepreneurial, technologically innovative while generous towards its human workforce — according to its employees, Zalando’s company culture has become its greatest asset — and a key competitive differentiator in the market.
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Fashion Week
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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Nike Says It 'Acted Swiftly' After Hearing of Conduct Problems
The remarks follow the abrupt resignation of Trevor Edwards, the former president of the Nike brand, and one of his lieutenants, Jayme Martin.
Nike Says It 'Acted Swiftly' After Hearing of Conduct Problems
The remarks follow the abrupt resignation of Trevor Edwards, the former president of the Nike brand, and one of his lieutenants, Jayme Martin.
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Walmart Gives Workers App to Get Paid Earlier
The retailer has teamed up with a financial technology startup to providing workers with an app aimed at helping them budget their money and get paid before payday.
Walmart Gives Workers App to Get Paid Earlier
The retailer has teamed up with a financial technology startup to providing workers with an app aimed at helping them budget their money and get paid before payday.
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Amazon Is Lifeline for Retail Workers — If They Live in Right City
While the e-commerce giant’s fulfilment centres may be providing employment for ex-retail workers, a concentration of warehouse job growth is clustered around Amazon facilities while retail's losses are more evenly distributed.
Amazon Is Lifeline for Retail Workers — If They Live in Right City
While the e-commerce giant’s fulfilment centres may be providing employment for ex-retail workers, a concentration of warehouse job growth is clustered around Amazon facilities while retail's losses are more evenly distributed.
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.