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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TikTok Creators Sue to Block Montana’s Ban on the Platform
A group of TikTok creators have sued to block Montana’s ban of the platform, arguing that the new law violates their first amendment rights.
TikTok Creators Sue to Block Montana’s Ban on the Platform
A group of TikTok creators have sued to block Montana’s ban of the platform, arguing that the new law violates their first amendment rights.
Technology
Montana’s TikTok Ban: Why Has It Happened and Will It Work
On Wednesday, Montanna became the first US state to ban the social video app TikTok.
Montana’s TikTok Ban: Why Has It Happened and Will It Work
On Wednesday, Montanna became the first US state to ban the social video app TikTok.
Sustainability
Advertisers Say Stricter Regulations Will End the Era of Greenwashing
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets.
Advertisers Say Stricter Regulations Will End the Era of Greenwashing
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets.
Beauty
Ad Watchdog Cracks Down on Misleading Health and Beauty Claims
The advertising watchdog is banning growing numbers of advertisements that exaggerate the benefits of health and beauty treatments such as Botox, lip fillers and diet aids.
Ad Watchdog Cracks Down on Misleading Health and Beauty Claims
The advertising watchdog is banning growing numbers of advertisements that exaggerate the benefits of health and beauty treatments such as Botox, lip fillers and diet aids.
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Sustainability
US Lawmakers Query Nike, Adidas Over Forced Labour in China
US House lawmakers are requesting information from Nike Inc., Adidas AG and at least two other companies on whether they are importing products derived from forced labour in China.
US Lawmakers Query Nike, Adidas Over Forced Labour in China
US House lawmakers are requesting information from Nike Inc., Adidas AG and at least two other companies on whether they are importing products derived from forced labour in China.
Luxury
Bulgari Store in Paris Robbed for Second Time in Two Years
A luxury jewellery store in Paris was robbed in broad daylight, and the thieves’ getaway was captured on video.
Bulgari Store in Paris Robbed for Second Time in Two Years
A luxury jewellery store in Paris was robbed in broad daylight, and the thieves’ getaway was captured on video.
Retail
US Lawmakers Push SEC to Order Audit of Shein IPO Over Uyghur Forced Labour Fears
A bipartisan group of two dozen US representatives was calling for the Securities and Exchange Commission to halt the initial public offering of Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant Shein until it verifies it does not use forced labor, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
US Lawmakers Push SEC to Order Audit of Shein IPO Over Uyghur Forced Labour Fears
A bipartisan group of two dozen US representatives was calling for the Securities and Exchange Commission to halt the initial public offering of Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant Shein until it verifies it does not use forced labor, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Retail
Adidas Hit With Investor Suit Over Broken Ye Partnership
Adidas was sued by investors who claim the German sports giant knew about risks of its partnership with the rapper known as Ye long before his anti-Semitic comments were made public.
Adidas Hit With Investor Suit Over Broken Ye Partnership
Adidas was sued by investors who claim the German sports giant knew about risks of its partnership with the rapper known as Ye long before his anti-Semitic comments were made public.
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Sustainability
Apparel Factories in Vietnam Struggle With US Ban on Xinjiang Cotton
Tighter US rules to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang are compounding pressure on Vietnam’s apparel and footwear makers.
Apparel Factories in Vietnam Struggle With US Ban on Xinjiang Cotton
Tighter US rules to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang are compounding pressure on Vietnam’s apparel and footwear makers.
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Australia Says 81% Of Influencers’ Posts May Be In Breach of Advertising Rules
The vast majority of posts by Australian social media influencers may have violated advertising standards requiring disclosure of payment, the country’s consumer watchdog said on Friday, adding it was considering “enforcement activity.”
Australia Says 81% Of Influencers’ Posts May Be In Breach of Advertising Rules
The vast majority of posts by Australian social media influencers may have violated advertising standards requiring disclosure of payment, the country’s consumer watchdog said on Friday, adding it was considering “enforcement activity.”
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast | Ten Years After Rana Plaza, Has Fashion Changed?
Labour rights activist Kalpona Akter and chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent reflect on where the industry stands a decade after the deadly factory collapse.
The BoF Podcast | Ten Years After Rana Plaza, Has Fashion Changed?
Labour rights activist Kalpona Akter and chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent reflect on where the industry stands a decade after the deadly factory collapse.
Beauty
Talc Supplier to J&J, Avon, Estée Lauder Files For Bankruptcy After Lawsuits
A talc supplier filed for bankruptcy after a South Carolina jury ordered it to pay more than $29 million to a woman who said tainted talc in cosmetic products caused her cancer.
Talc Supplier to J&J, Avon, Estée Lauder Files For Bankruptcy After Lawsuits
A talc supplier filed for bankruptcy after a South Carolina jury ordered it to pay more than $29 million to a woman who said tainted talc in cosmetic products caused her cancer.
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.