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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Luxury
Ferragamo Names Yigit Turhan Chief Brand Officer
The former Valentino CMO is set to take up the new role as Ferragamo pushes ahead with its turnaround efforts.
Ferragamo Names Yigit Turhan Chief Brand Officer
The former Valentino CMO is set to take up the new role as Ferragamo pushes ahead with its turnaround efforts.
Retail
Gap Names Lourdes Arocho as SVP and Head of Licensing
The appointment comes as the retailer doubles down on its ‘fashiontainment’ strategy to bridge the gap between apparel and pop culture.
Gap Names Lourdes Arocho as SVP and Head of Licensing
The appointment comes as the retailer doubles down on its ‘fashiontainment’ strategy to bridge the gap between apparel and pop culture.
Beauty
Boots Appoints New CEO Amid IPO Speculation
The UK pharmacy chain has chosen Alex Baldock, formerly of the technology retailer Currys, to lead the company as it prepares for a listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Boots Appoints New CEO Amid IPO Speculation
The UK pharmacy chain has chosen Alex Baldock, formerly of the technology retailer Currys, to lead the company as it prepares for a listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Beauty
Ouai Names Susan Kim CEO
Kim joins Jen Atkin’s hair-care label from Kopari; Atkin will remain in her role as chief creative officer.
Ouai Names Susan Kim CEO
Kim joins Jen Atkin’s hair-care label from Kopari; Atkin will remain in her role as chief creative officer.
Beauty
Mcobeauty Parent Company Appoints Global CEO
Australian beauty company DBG Health, parent of popular dupe brand MCo Beauty, has appointed former Stila chief executive Michelle Kluz as its global CEO.
Mcobeauty Parent Company Appoints Global CEO
Australian beauty company DBG Health, parent of popular dupe brand MCo Beauty, has appointed former Stila chief executive Michelle Kluz as its global CEO.
Marketing
How to Sell Aspiration in 2026
From Nike’s controversial Boston Marathon ad to the Met Gala, brands are grappling with how to sell aspiration without alienating people in a politically charged US market. ‘Exclusivity shouldn’t be about shutting people out, but calling the right people in.’
How to Sell Aspiration in 2026
From Nike’s controversial Boston Marathon ad to the Met Gala, brands are grappling with how to sell aspiration without alienating people in a politically charged US market. ‘Exclusivity shouldn’t be about shutting people out, but calling the right people in.’
Beauty
Premium Body Care Brand Uni Appoints New Global CMO
Heather Fisher, former chief marketing officer of Fenty Beauty, has joined the Australian body care brand.
Premium Body Care Brand Uni Appoints New Global CMO
Heather Fisher, former chief marketing officer of Fenty Beauty, has joined the Australian body care brand.
Luxury
LVMH Watch Boss Sees Jean Arnault as Best Candidate for His Role
Jean-Christophe Babin, the head of LVMH’s watch division, said he’s ready for a phased retirement.
LVMH Watch Boss Sees Jean Arnault as Best Candidate for His Role
Jean-Christophe Babin, the head of LVMH’s watch division, said he’s ready for a phased retirement.
Sports
Opinion: Lululemon’s CEO Choice Is a Missed Chance to Pacify Elliott
It’s difficult to see why the company didn’t select investor Elliott’s preferred candidate, Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Jane Nielsen, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Lululemon’s CEO Choice Is a Missed Chance to Pacify Elliott
It’s difficult to see why the company didn’t select investor Elliott’s preferred candidate, Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Jane Nielsen, writes Andrea Felsted.
Sports
Lululemon Names Former Nike Executive O’Neill Its Next CEO
O’Neill, who was most recently Nike Inc.’s president of consumer, product and brand, will take over as permanent CEO on Sept. 8.
Lululemon Names Former Nike Executive O’Neill Its Next CEO
O’Neill, who was most recently Nike Inc.’s president of consumer, product and brand, will take over as permanent CEO on Sept. 8.
Beauty
Natural Fragrance Brand Abel Appoints New CEO
Following its 2025 relaunch, Dave Shoemack has joined the fragrance house as chief executive, as former CEO and brand founder Frances Shoemack transitions to the role of creative director.
Natural Fragrance Brand Abel Appoints New CEO
Following its 2025 relaunch, Dave Shoemack has joined the fragrance house as chief executive, as former CEO and brand founder Frances Shoemack transitions to the role of creative director.
Luxury
Ferragamo Family Appoints Former Estée Lauder CEO as Strategic Advisor
Fabrizio Freda, who led the beauty group for nearly 16 years before retiring in 2024, will advise on strategic decisions and on strengthening operations at the Ferragamo Group and the family’s other businesses.
Ferragamo Family Appoints Former Estée Lauder CEO as Strategic Advisor
Fabrizio Freda, who led the beauty group for nearly 16 years before retiring in 2024, will advise on strategic decisions and on strengthening operations at the Ferragamo Group and the family’s other businesses.
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.