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.

As new owner LVMH ushers out members of the old guard, Louis Vuitton’s Anthony Ledru has been named CEO, while Rimowa head Alexandre Arnault will run product and communications.

As new owner LVMH ushers out members of the old guard, Louis Vuitton’s Anthony Ledru has been named CEO, while Rimowa head Alexandre Arnault will run product and communications.

High jewellery brands are increasingly obsessed with headline-making giant stones. But are they good for more than marketing?

High jewellery brands are increasingly obsessed with headline-making giant stones. But are they good for more than marketing?

The jeweller estimated sales growth of 1 percent to 3 percent during the holidays, with the biggest contribution coming from China and a recovery in the Americas.

The jeweller estimated sales growth of 1 percent to 3 percent during the holidays, with the biggest contribution coming from China and a recovery in the Americas.

She will join the American jewellery retailer as executive vice president and chief brand officer.

She will join the American jewellery retailer as executive vice president and chief brand officer.
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The Swiss luxury-goods maker bought the Italian jewellery maison from Chinese investment company Gangtai Group for an undisclosed price.

The Swiss luxury-goods maker bought the Italian jewellery maison from Chinese investment company Gangtai Group for an undisclosed price.

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

The luxury auction house is capitalising on the market's momentum.

The luxury auction house is capitalising on the market's momentum.

The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.

The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.
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The world’s biggest diamond company said poor demand for stones valued at less than $100 a carat has been due to a surfeit of supply, currency weakness in India and difficulty for gem cutter's seeking finance.

The world’s biggest diamond company said poor demand for stones valued at less than $100 a carat has been due to a surfeit of supply, currency weakness in India and difficulty for gem cutter's seeking finance.

Called Thief and Heist, Francesca Amfitheatrof's drop-driven concept aims to shake up the dusty business of branded jewellery.

Called Thief and Heist, Francesca Amfitheatrof's drop-driven concept aims to shake up the dusty business of branded jewellery.

Tiffany & Co. chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo talks to BoF about improving the jewellery sector’s traceability record, mining data to build digital customer profiles and finding the right balance between design novelty and brand consistency.

Tiffany & Co. chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo talks to BoF about improving the jewellery sector’s traceability record, mining data to build digital customer profiles and finding the right balance between design novelty and brand consistency.

In its recent decision to use lab-grown gems, the 130-year-old jewellers risks undermining the market for natural diamonds.

In its recent decision to use lab-grown gems, the 130-year-old jewellers risks undermining the market for natural diamonds.
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