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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Sustainability
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
Retail
Boohoo, H&M Warn Supply Chain Issues Are Hitting European Retail
High shipping costs and global supply chain disruptions are starting to challenge European clothing retailers.
Boohoo, H&M Warn Supply Chain Issues Are Hitting European Retail
High shipping costs and global supply chain disruptions are starting to challenge European clothing retailers.
Global Markets
Fast Fashion Brands Expand to Smaller Latin American Markets
Despite the challenges brought upon by the pandemic, global fast-fashion retailers are continuing to strengthen their foothold in new Latin American countries, including Guatemala, Panama, and Uruguay.
Fast Fashion Brands Expand to Smaller Latin American Markets
Despite the challenges brought upon by the pandemic, global fast-fashion retailers are continuing to strengthen their foothold in new Latin American countries, including Guatemala, Panama, and Uruguay.
Retail
PrettyLittleThing Names Influencer Molly-Mae Hague as a Creative Director
Hague, a social media influencer who shot to fame on British reality TV series Love Island, has previously worked with PrettyLittleThing as a brand ambassador.
PrettyLittleThing Names Influencer Molly-Mae Hague as a Creative Director
Hague, a social media influencer who shot to fame on British reality TV series Love Island, has previously worked with PrettyLittleThing as a brand ambassador.
Retail
Shein Looks to Change Its Narrative With Design Challenge
This week everyone will be talking about Shein’s new design competition, Gap Inc.’s earnings and plans for fashion month.
Shein Looks to Change Its Narrative With Design Challenge
This week everyone will be talking about Shein’s new design competition, Gap Inc.’s earnings and plans for fashion month.
Global Markets
Report: Fast Fashion Spurs Pollution of Africa’s Rivers
Global fast fashion brands are helping drive pollution that has dyed African rivers blue or turned their waters as alkaline as bleach, according to a
Report: Fast Fashion Spurs Pollution of Africa’s Rivers
Global fast fashion brands are helping drive pollution that has dyed African rivers blue or turned their waters as alkaline as bleach, according to a
Retail
Boohoo Founder Ordered to Give Evidence in US Fraud Case
The controversial co-founder of Boohoo Group Plc must give evidence in a lawsuit alleging the British online fashion retailer deceived U.S. customers with fraudulent pricing.
Boohoo Founder Ordered to Give Evidence in US Fraud Case
The controversial co-founder of Boohoo Group Plc must give evidence in a lawsuit alleging the British online fashion retailer deceived U.S. customers with fraudulent pricing.
China
Shein’s Supply Chain Provider Singbada Secures Investment
Guangzhou-based start-up Singbada, a digital supply chain provider for Chinese fast fashion giant Shein, said Tuesday it secured a pre-Series A investment to develop its supply chain software and management business, according to KrAsia.
Shein’s Supply Chain Provider Singbada Secures Investment
Guangzhou-based start-up Singbada, a digital supply chain provider for Chinese fast fashion giant Shein, said Tuesday it secured a pre-Series A investment to develop its supply chain software and management business, according to KrAsia.
Retail
What Is Fast Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about France reopening, the debate over Pride merchandise and Zara owner Inditex’s results.
What Is Fast Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about France reopening, the debate over Pride merchandise and Zara owner Inditex’s results.
Retail
The Search for the Next Shein
Investment firms like Andreessen Horowitz are backing start-ups that mimic the Chinese fast-fashion giant’s blueprint, as they look to build the next big Gen Z label.
The Search for the Next Shein
Investment firms like Andreessen Horowitz are backing start-ups that mimic the Chinese fast-fashion giant’s blueprint, as they look to build the next big Gen Z label.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Who Pays for Sustainability?
To fund a more sustainable future, the fashion system must become more productive, embracing a supply chain strategy rooted in shared risk, not lowest cost, argues John S. Thorbeck.
Op-Ed | Who Pays for Sustainability?
To fund a more sustainable future, the fashion system must become more productive, embracing a supply chain strategy rooted in shared risk, not lowest cost, argues John S. Thorbeck.
Retail
Where Do Fast Fashion’s Giants Go From Here?
The pandemic has radically shifted the retail landscape, creating new challenges for incumbents H&M Group and Zara-owner Inditex.
Where Do Fast Fashion’s Giants Go From Here?
The pandemic has radically shifted the retail landscape, creating new challenges for incumbents H&M Group and Zara-owner Inditex.
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.