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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This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic
From earlier sales to in-store fulfilment, retailers must find creative solutions to succeed during an unprecedented holiday season.
This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic
From earlier sales to in-store fulfilment, retailers must find creative solutions to succeed during an unprecedented holiday season.
Retail
How to Prepare for the Toughest Holiday Season Ever
The fashion industry is confronting a fourth quarter that will be like no other as the ongoing pandemic keeps shoppers at home and the economy in flux. What can retailers do?
How to Prepare for the Toughest Holiday Season Ever
The fashion industry is confronting a fourth quarter that will be like no other as the ongoing pandemic keeps shoppers at home and the economy in flux. What can retailers do?
Retail
Online Sales Give Short U.S. Holiday Shopping Season a Boost
According to data from Mastercard, the apparel category registered stronger-than-expected e-commerce growth with online sales rising 17 percent.
Online Sales Give Short U.S. Holiday Shopping Season a Boost
According to data from Mastercard, the apparel category registered stronger-than-expected e-commerce growth with online sales rising 17 percent.
Retail
Super Saturday Generated a Record $34.4 Billion, Analyst Says
The Saturday before Christmas topped Black Friday's numbers, resulting in the best weekend of the season for many struggling retailers.
Super Saturday Generated a Record $34.4 Billion, Analyst Says
The Saturday before Christmas topped Black Friday's numbers, resulting in the best weekend of the season for many struggling retailers.
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Black Friday Shoppers Spend Record $7.4 Billion
"Abode still predicts an even larger Cyber Monday, estimating sales of $9.4 billion."
Black Friday Shoppers Spend Record $7.4 Billion
"Abode still predicts an even larger Cyber Monday, estimating sales of $9.4 billion."
Beauty
Inside the Beauty Advent Calendar Craze
Christmas has come early for brands and retailers that use the festive tradition to boost brand awareness and drive customer acquisition ahead of the Holiday season.
Inside the Beauty Advent Calendar Craze
Christmas has come early for brands and retailers that use the festive tradition to boost brand awareness and drive customer acquisition ahead of the Holiday season.
Retail
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
China
Chinese New Year Gives the Pig a Luxury Makeover
The Spring Festival celebration gives luxury brands including Gucci and Longchamp a chance to deliver capsule collections and potentially bump revenues after the holiday period.
Chinese New Year Gives the Pig a Luxury Makeover
The Spring Festival celebration gives luxury brands including Gucci and Longchamp a chance to deliver capsule collections and potentially bump revenues after the holiday period.
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Retail
Christmas Report Heralds More Pain for UK Retailers
As more shoppers head online — and away from physical sites often locked in expensive leases — there’s little escape from the traditional British industry’s decline.
Christmas Report Heralds More Pain for UK Retailers
As more shoppers head online — and away from physical sites often locked in expensive leases — there’s little escape from the traditional British industry’s decline.
Retail
British Shoppers Splurge Over Christmas as Brexit Chatter Wanes
As the political debate subsided, consumers appeared confident enough to spend more generously.
British Shoppers Splurge Over Christmas as Brexit Chatter Wanes
As the political debate subsided, consumers appeared confident enough to spend more generously.
Retail
Retail Stocks Jump Most in 8 Years on Signs of Strong Spending
The S&P 500 Retailing Index climbed 5.6 percent the day after Christmas, seeing its biggest one-day gain since the spring of 2010.
Retail Stocks Jump Most in 8 Years on Signs of Strong Spending
The S&P 500 Retailing Index climbed 5.6 percent the day after Christmas, seeing its biggest one-day gain since the spring of 2010.
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Big Discounts Fail to Draw UK Shoppers to Post-Christmas Sales
The number of British shoppers hitting the post-Christmas sales dipped by 4.2 percent year-on-year.
Big Discounts Fail to Draw UK Shoppers to Post-Christmas Sales
The number of British shoppers hitting the post-Christmas sales dipped by 4.2 percent year-on-year.
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.