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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EssilorLuxottica Sales Recover As Second Virus Wave Looms
The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban showed signs of recovery. But a second coronavirus wave threatens another heavy blow to results.
EssilorLuxottica Sales Recover As Second Virus Wave Looms
The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban showed signs of recovery. But a second coronavirus wave threatens another heavy blow to results.
Retail
Eyewear Brands Cash In on Our Screen-Time Overdose
With everyone working from home, brands and retailers have seen sales for blue light-blocking 'screen readers' surge. Has the pandemic helped the category find its feet?
Eyewear Brands Cash In on Our Screen-Time Overdose
With everyone working from home, brands and retailers have seen sales for blue light-blocking 'screen readers' surge. Has the pandemic helped the category find its feet?
Retail
Safilo's Sales Hit After Losing LVMH Brands
The Italian eyewear company said the exit of Fendi, Dior and Givenchy could result in a $220 million dent in sales.
Safilo's Sales Hit After Losing LVMH Brands
The Italian eyewear company said the exit of Fendi, Dior and Givenchy could result in a $220 million dent in sales.
Financial Markets
Safilo Acquires Californian Sunglasses Brand
The eyewear company has agreed to purchase 70 percent of Blenders Eyewear, in a deal estimated to be worth $90 million.
Safilo Acquires Californian Sunglasses Brand
The eyewear company has agreed to purchase 70 percent of Blenders Eyewear, in a deal estimated to be worth $90 million.
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EssilorLuxottica Looks to Further Deals After GrandVision Purchase
After recently diffusing internal leadership rivalries and acquiring Grandvision for $8 billion, the Franco-Italian eyewear group is setting its sights on Asia, Africa and Latin America for expansion.
EssilorLuxottica Looks to Further Deals After GrandVision Purchase
After recently diffusing internal leadership rivalries and acquiring Grandvision for $8 billion, the Franco-Italian eyewear group is setting its sights on Asia, Africa and Latin America for expansion.
Luxury
Safilo Books €227 Million Write-Down in Wake of Dior Eyewear Loss
Safilo said earlier this month it would lose its license at the end of 2020 to use the Dior brand, which accounted for 14 percent of sales in the first half and which will likely go instead to LVMH's eyewear partner Marcolin.
Safilo Books €227 Million Write-Down in Wake of Dior Eyewear Loss
Safilo said earlier this month it would lose its license at the end of 2020 to use the Dior brand, which accounted for 14 percent of sales in the first half and which will likely go instead to LVMH's eyewear partner Marcolin.
News & Analysis
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Agrees to Buy GrandVision for $8 Billion
The deal was announced as the Franco-Italian eyewear company reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates.
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Agrees to Buy GrandVision for $8 Billion
The deal was announced as the Franco-Italian eyewear company reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates.
News & Analysis
Report: Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Nearing Deal to Buy GrandVision
The Franco-Italian company and GrandVision’s controlling shareholder, HAL, could reach an agreement as early as this week, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Report: Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Nearing Deal to Buy GrandVision
The Franco-Italian company and GrandVision’s controlling shareholder, HAL, could reach an agreement as early as this week, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Sustainability
The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica
This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica
This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The Latest Clash Between France and Italy Is Over Sunglasses
Shares in EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company, have slumped 22 percent since the two brands merged.
The Latest Clash Between France and Italy Is Over Sunglasses
Shares in EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company, have slumped 22 percent since the two brands merged.
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The Renegade Eyewear Brand Breaking All the Rules
Despite avoiding advertising, influencers and discount deals, British direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Cubitts has opened seven stores in five years and is in it for the long haul.
The Renegade Eyewear Brand Breaking All the Rules
Despite avoiding advertising, influencers and discount deals, British direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Cubitts has opened seven stores in five years and is in it for the long haul.
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Ace & Tate Plots European Expansion
With estimated 2018 revenues of $40 million, the Dutch direct-to-consumer eyewear brand is looking towards the UK and Germany to further its growth.
Ace & Tate Plots European Expansion
With estimated 2018 revenues of $40 million, the Dutch direct-to-consumer eyewear brand is looking towards the UK and Germany to further its growth.
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.