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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Retail
No Christmas Cheer for Fashion Firms in Never-Ending Sales
Most retailers have responded by expanding their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions, even in the crucial Christmas period when they have previously counted on shifting stock at full price.
No Christmas Cheer for Fashion Firms in Never-Ending Sales
Most retailers have responded by expanding their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions, even in the crucial Christmas period when they have previously counted on shifting stock at full price.
Retail
When France’s Workers Rise Up to Protest, Amazon Gets Busy
The country's Yellow Vests protests have driven customers away from stores to online, with an estimated €1 billion in sales sacrificed due to the violence.
When France’s Workers Rise Up to Protest, Amazon Gets Busy
The country's Yellow Vests protests have driven customers away from stores to online, with an estimated €1 billion in sales sacrificed due to the violence.
Retail
Retailers Are Preparing for a Happy Holidays
Analysts are predicting another big jump in holiday spending. Retailers are shaking up how they make the sale — online and in stores — to attract consumers who demand both low prices and a convenient shopping experience.
Retailers Are Preparing for a Happy Holidays
Analysts are predicting another big jump in holiday spending. Retailers are shaking up how they make the sale — online and in stores — to attract consumers who demand both low prices and a convenient shopping experience.
Fashion Week
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
China
How Luxury Brands Can Seize the Qixi Opportunity
As Chinese Valentine’s Day approaches, experts weigh in on how luxury brands can capitalise on one of the most important shopping festivals in China.
How Luxury Brands Can Seize the Qixi Opportunity
As Chinese Valentine’s Day approaches, experts weigh in on how luxury brands can capitalise on one of the most important shopping festivals in China.
China
Chinese Consumers Spent $146 Billion Over Spring Festival
As China ushered in the Year of the Dog with a flurry of spending, who were the biggest winners and losers? BoF investigates in this month's China Edit.
Chinese Consumers Spent $146 Billion Over Spring Festival
As China ushered in the Year of the Dog with a flurry of spending, who were the biggest winners and losers? BoF investigates in this month's China Edit.
News & Analysis
Best Christmas in a Decade Still Leaves Some Stores Behind
Holiday sales are expected grow about 5 percent, but preliminary results reveal a few major retailers will reap an oversized share of the gains.
Best Christmas in a Decade Still Leaves Some Stores Behind
Holiday sales are expected grow about 5 percent, but preliminary results reveal a few major retailers will reap an oversized share of the gains.
News & Analysis
Holiday Spending up 6 Percent So Far This Year
Payment technology company First Data says the buying was helped by cooler weather, higher consumer confidence and low employment.
Holiday Spending up 6 Percent So Far This Year
Payment technology company First Data says the buying was helped by cooler weather, higher consumer confidence and low employment.
News & Analysis
Holiday Season Boosts Macy's Stocks
Shares of Macy's jumped 3.4 percent, while rival Nordstrom added 1.1 percent, showing signs that consumers may spend more this holiday than in previous years.
Holiday Season Boosts Macy's Stocks
Shares of Macy's jumped 3.4 percent, while rival Nordstrom added 1.1 percent, showing signs that consumers may spend more this holiday than in previous years.
China
China Faces Waste Hangover After Singles' Day Buying Binge
Over 1.3 billion deals were transacted on Singles' Day, resulting in an estimated 160,000 tonnes of packing waste.
China Faces Waste Hangover After Singles' Day Buying Binge
Over 1.3 billion deals were transacted on Singles' Day, resulting in an estimated 160,000 tonnes of packing waste.
China
Alibaba Singles' Day Breaks Sales Record
The e-commerce giant's Singles' Day shopping bonanza generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales.
Alibaba Singles' Day Breaks Sales Record
The e-commerce giant's Singles' Day shopping bonanza generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales.
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.