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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Chris Benz Exits J.Crew
The womenswear designer is leaving the challenged brand just as it emerges from bankruptcy protection.
Chris Benz Exits J.Crew
The womenswear designer is leaving the challenged brand just as it emerges from bankruptcy protection.
Retail
J.Crew Says Bankruptcy Is the Reset it Needs. But There Actually Has to Be a Reset.
Just because consumers love the brand doesn't mean they want to buy the clothes.
J.Crew Says Bankruptcy Is the Reset it Needs. But There Actually Has to Be a Reset.
Just because consumers love the brand doesn't mean they want to buy the clothes.
Financial Markets
Madewell Files for IPO, Will Split From J.Crew
The IPO could garner a substantial valuation and help pay down a meaningful portion of J. Crew Group Inc.'s over $1.7 billion debt.
Madewell Files for IPO, Will Split From J.Crew
The IPO could garner a substantial valuation and help pay down a meaningful portion of J. Crew Group Inc.'s over $1.7 billion debt.
Retail
J. Crew Lenders' Battle for Madewell Could Pay Off in Spinoff
A proposed spinoff of Madewell could turn J. Crew Group into an example of what can go right for creditors of struggling retailers, instead of an epithet for everything that could go wrong.
J. Crew Lenders' Battle for Madewell Could Pay Off in Spinoff
A proposed spinoff of Madewell could turn J. Crew Group into an example of what can go right for creditors of struggling retailers, instead of an epithet for everything that could go wrong.
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Retail
Live Event Debrief: How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Listen to Imran Amed in conversation with BoF’s chief New York correspondent Lauren Sherman, as she outlines how fashion retailers can shake the industry’s addiction to discounting.
Live Event Debrief: How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Listen to Imran Amed in conversation with BoF’s chief New York correspondent Lauren Sherman, as she outlines how fashion retailers can shake the industry’s addiction to discounting.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
News & Analysis
What the Return of the Cargo Pant Reveals About Consumer Psychology
Why the polarising style is trending at every segment of the spending spectrum.
What the Return of the Cargo Pant Reveals About Consumer Psychology
Why the polarising style is trending at every segment of the spending spectrum.
Retail
J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround
As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.
J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround
As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.
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Retail
J.Crew Taps Chris Benz as Head of Women's Design
Benz started his career at the specialty retailer in 2005.
J.Crew Taps Chris Benz as Head of Women's Design
Benz started his career at the specialty retailer in 2005.
Retail
Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew
Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.
Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew
Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.
Retail
Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew
Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.
Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew
Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.
Retail
J.Crew Chairman Mickey Drexler Steps Down
The former chief executive is retiring to focus on his investment and advisory firm, Drexler Ventures.
J.Crew Chairman Mickey Drexler Steps Down
The former chief executive is retiring to focus on his investment and advisory firm, Drexler Ventures.
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.