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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Entrepreneurship
Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens
Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.
Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens
Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.
Beauty
What Young People Really Think About Identity, Influence and the Experience Economy
Beautycon chief executive Moj Mahdara took to the #BoFVOICES stage to share results of her extensive survey of Pivotals, the super-generation age 13 to 34. Watch now.
What Young People Really Think About Identity, Influence and the Experience Economy
Beautycon chief executive Moj Mahdara took to the #BoFVOICES stage to share results of her extensive survey of Pivotals, the super-generation age 13 to 34. Watch now.
News & Analysis
H&M’s Answer to Streetwear Gathers Pace
With Weekday, the Swedish fast-fashion group has successfully packaged the politically attuned, streetwear-loving aesthetic of Generation Z.
H&M’s Answer to Streetwear Gathers Pace
With Weekday, the Swedish fast-fashion group has successfully packaged the politically attuned, streetwear-loving aesthetic of Generation Z.
News & Analysis
Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?
Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.
Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?
Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | When Image Is Everything
The rise of the image economy presents a revolutionary opportunity to communicate alternate values, but Generation Next seems content to post dope travel pics from Ibiza, argues Chris Wallace.
Op-Ed | When Image Is Everything
The rise of the image economy presents a revolutionary opportunity to communicate alternate values, but Generation Next seems content to post dope travel pics from Ibiza, argues Chris Wallace.
China
Tapping Generation Next
Millennials and Generation Z are highly connected and prefer experiences to stuff. Can the fashion industry win them over?
Tapping Generation Next
Millennials and Generation Z are highly connected and prefer experiences to stuff. Can the fashion industry win them over?
News & Analysis
Inside the Millennial Mind of Selena Gomez
The pop superstar speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about mental health, the power of authenticity, aligning herself with Coach and why it’s important to separate what you can see on your phone from real life.
Inside the Millennial Mind of Selena Gomez
The pop superstar speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about mental health, the power of authenticity, aligning herself with Coach and why it’s important to separate what you can see on your phone from real life.
News & Analysis
Step Inside the YouTube-Fuelled, Teenaged Extravaganza That Is Beautycon
"Beautycon Media today is one part Coachella, one part Sephora, and one part (or more) a consulting firm for brands that are thirsty for access to
Step Inside the YouTube-Fuelled, Teenaged Extravaganza That Is Beautycon
"Beautycon Media today is one part Coachella, one part Sephora, and one part (or more) a consulting firm for brands that are thirsty for access to
News & Analysis
Neon Pound: How Generation Z Took Over the High Street
"Fashion appears to have abandoned its brief dalliance with the grey pound and been blinded by the neon one."
Neon Pound: How Generation Z Took Over the High Street
"Fashion appears to have abandoned its brief dalliance with the grey pound and been blinded by the neon one."
News & Analysis
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
Retail
For Some US Companies, Millennials are Giving Way to Generation Z
A small but growing number of companies are starting to target Generation Z — the 69 million high school-age kids and younger who will soon outnumber the millennials before them — and they are not just pitching typical teen products such as acne creams and video games.
For Some US Companies, Millennials are Giving Way to Generation Z
A small but growing number of companies are starting to target Generation Z — the 69 million high school-age kids and younger who will soon outnumber the millennials before them — and they are not just pitching typical teen products such as acne creams and video games.
Technology
‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW
Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.
‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW
Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.
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.