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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Missguided Founder Nitin Passi Steps Down as Company Explores Strategic Options
The UK fast fashion retailer also announced 63 job cuts as part of its restructuring efforts, tapping London-based advisory firm Teneo to “find a strategic partner."
Missguided Founder Nitin Passi Steps Down as Company Explores Strategic Options
The UK fast fashion retailer also announced 63 job cuts as part of its restructuring efforts, tapping London-based advisory firm Teneo to “find a strategic partner."
Retail
The Debrief: Why Shein Is Valued at $100 Billion
BoF’s Cathaleen Chen joins chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to unpack the fast fashion giant’s path to its astronomical valuation.
The Debrief: Why Shein Is Valued at $100 Billion
BoF’s Cathaleen Chen joins chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to unpack the fast fashion giant’s path to its astronomical valuation.
Technology
The Key to E-Commerce Success: Treat Clothing as Content
For many consumers, the endless feed of new styles offered by online retailers like Shein, The RealReal and Grailed is as much about entertainment as shopping. Either way, they’re hooked.
The Key to E-Commerce Success: Treat Clothing as Content
For many consumers, the endless feed of new styles offered by online retailers like Shein, The RealReal and Grailed is as much about entertainment as shopping. Either way, they’re hooked.
Retail
Asos Warns Full-Year Target Is at Risk From Inflation, War
The retailer said Tuesday it’s maintaining its forecast for the fiscal year ending in August, except for the loss of business due to a suspension of sales in Russia.
Asos Warns Full-Year Target Is at Risk From Inflation, War
The retailer said Tuesday it’s maintaining its forecast for the fiscal year ending in August, except for the loss of business due to a suspension of sales in Russia.
Retail
Coachella and the Business of Festival Fashion Is Back
Big music festivals produce a torrent of content for social media, but the fashion is equally as important, as what influencers wear to Coachella can quickly become a big seller in stores worldwide.
Coachella and the Business of Festival Fashion Is Back
Big music festivals produce a torrent of content for social media, but the fashion is equally as important, as what influencers wear to Coachella can quickly become a big seller in stores worldwide.
Retail
Mango Plots Retail Expansion With 30 New Stores in US
The Spanish fast fashion retailer will grow its international footprint in the coming years with a focus on the US market.
Mango Plots Retail Expansion With 30 New Stores in US
The Spanish fast fashion retailer will grow its international footprint in the coming years with a focus on the US market.
Retail
The $100 Billion Shein Phenomenon, Explained
BoF breaks down how the fast-fashion disruptor has built a global business that now rivals incumbent players like Zara and H&M.
The $100 Billion Shein Phenomenon, Explained
BoF breaks down how the fast-fashion disruptor has built a global business that now rivals incumbent players like Zara and H&M.
Retail
BoF LIVE: How to Compete with Shein
Please join us on Thursday, March 31 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen in conversation with Ana Andjelic, marketing executive and author, as they discuss how brands can compete.
BoF LIVE: How to Compete with Shein
Please join us on Thursday, March 31 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen in conversation with Ana Andjelic, marketing executive and author, as they discuss how brands can compete.
Retail
Russia Clouds Prospects for Inditex After Sales Surge
Sales at Zara owner Inditex surged well above pre-Covid levels at the start of its new financial year, though the world’s No.1 fashion retailer faces a challenge in the months ahead after it stopped trading in Russia, a major market.
Russia Clouds Prospects for Inditex After Sales Surge
Sales at Zara owner Inditex surged well above pre-Covid levels at the start of its new financial year, though the world’s No.1 fashion retailer faces a challenge in the months ahead after it stopped trading in Russia, a major market.
Retail
How to Compete With Shein
The Chinese fast fashion giant built an empire on unmatched speed-to-market and unbelievably low prices. To compete, others must play a different game.
How to Compete With Shein
The Chinese fast fashion giant built an empire on unmatched speed-to-market and unbelievably low prices. To compete, others must play a different game.
Sustainability
Apparel Among Worst Performing Sectors on Climate Disclosure, CDP Says
Just 1 percent of companies who submit climate change-related data to nonprofit environmental disclosure platform CDP provide investors with the information they need to assess whether they have a credible plan for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Apparel Among Worst Performing Sectors on Climate Disclosure, CDP Says
Just 1 percent of companies who submit climate change-related data to nonprofit environmental disclosure platform CDP provide investors with the information they need to assess whether they have a credible plan for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Sustainability
Masterclass | Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Understand how the industry can change materials to lessen environmental impact.
Masterclass | Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Understand how the industry can change materials to lessen environmental impact.
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.