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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Amazon’s Fast Track to Pentagon Deal Derailed by Trump, Rivals
The US President has announced plans to look into the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract, potentially to be awarded Amazon.
Amazon’s Fast Track to Pentagon Deal Derailed by Trump, Rivals
The US President has announced plans to look into the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract, potentially to be awarded Amazon.
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India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism
The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.
India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism
The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.
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Do Influencers Need Regulating?
The land of sponsored posts and freebies is still very much the Wild West without a clear sheriff, but social media companies may ultimately have the biggest interest in keeping things clean.
Do Influencers Need Regulating?
The land of sponsored posts and freebies is still very much the Wild West without a clear sheriff, but social media companies may ultimately have the biggest interest in keeping things clean.
Sustainability
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
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Amazon Settles Tax Row with France, Value Undisclosed
Amazon said it had settled a long-running dispute with French tax authorities, who have been seeking nearly $249 million from the online retail giant.
Amazon Settles Tax Row with France, Value Undisclosed
Amazon said it had settled a long-running dispute with French tax authorities, who have been seeking nearly $249 million from the online retail giant.
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Top EU Court to Rule Whether Luxury Brands Can Deny Shoppers Right to Buy Online
The ruling could set a precedent for whether luxury products makers can prevent their products being sold by retailers on online platforms across Europe, a market worth billions of euros.
Top EU Court to Rule Whether Luxury Brands Can Deny Shoppers Right to Buy Online
The ruling could set a precedent for whether luxury products makers can prevent their products being sold by retailers on online platforms across Europe, a market worth billions of euros.
Technology
European Union to Launch Competition Probes in E-Commerce
Further investigations in the e-commerce sector would be launched by the European Commission after it discovered business practices that restrict competition.
European Union to Launch Competition Probes in E-Commerce
Further investigations in the e-commerce sector would be launched by the European Commission after it discovered business practices that restrict competition.
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Amidst Backlash, Ivanka Trump Clothing Is Secretly Relabelled as Adrienne Vittadini
BoF has learned that G-III, the company that licenses Ivanka Trump ready-to-wear, has relabelled inventory without the knowledge of the brand and sold it to discount chain Stein Mart.
Amidst Backlash, Ivanka Trump Clothing Is Secretly Relabelled as Adrienne Vittadini
BoF has learned that G-III, the company that licenses Ivanka Trump ready-to-wear, has relabelled inventory without the knowledge of the brand and sold it to discount chain Stein Mart.
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France Meets Muslim Leaders, Experts After Burkini Row
France's interior minister convened Muslim leaders Monday to discuss a French-style Islam that honours the nation's secular values, a task given new urgency after deep divisions surfaced over burkini bans in 30 French beach towns.
France Meets Muslim Leaders, Experts After Burkini Row
France's interior minister convened Muslim leaders Monday to discuss a French-style Islam that honours the nation's secular values, a task given new urgency after deep divisions surfaced over burkini bans in 30 French beach towns.
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Aeropostale Accuses Sycamore Partners of 'Loan to Own' Scheme
Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale filed a motion against its lender, private equity firm Sycamore Partners, in bankruptcy court late on Friday, accusing it of plotting a "loan to own” scheme to push the chain into bankruptcy.
Aeropostale Accuses Sycamore Partners of 'Loan to Own' Scheme
Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale filed a motion against its lender, private equity firm Sycamore Partners, in bankruptcy court late on Friday, accusing it of plotting a "loan to own” scheme to push the chain into bankruptcy.
China
Jack Ma Says Lawsuits, Probes Help Alibaba to Be Understood
Lawsuits and investigations are an opportunity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to be better understood, founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said in an interview on Saturday.
Jack Ma Says Lawsuits, Probes Help Alibaba to Be Understood
Lawsuits and investigations are an opportunity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to be better understood, founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said in an interview on Saturday.
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UK Shadow Chancellor Joins Calls to Strip Philip Green of Knighthood
UK Labour finance spokesman John McDonnell has called for former BHS owner Philip Green to be stripped of his knighthood if he refuses to appear before a parliamentary committee this week.
UK Shadow Chancellor Joins Calls to Strip Philip Green of Knighthood
UK Labour finance spokesman John McDonnell has called for former BHS owner Philip Green to be stripped of his knighthood if he refuses to appear before a parliamentary committee this week.
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.