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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China
Wrangler Jeans Are Headed to China
Kontoor Brands Inc, whose Lee line is already the biggest denim brand in China, plans to bring its other big American jeans name to the world’s largest consumer market within a year.
Wrangler Jeans Are Headed to China
Kontoor Brands Inc, whose Lee line is already the biggest denim brand in China, plans to bring its other big American jeans name to the world’s largest consumer market within a year.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses
The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.
Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses
The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Shares Surge 31 Percent in Return to Stock Market
The 165-year-old company's return to the public market comes at a time when stocks are near all-time highs and the popularity of denim is surging.
Levi Strauss Shares Surge 31 Percent in Return to Stock Market
The 165-year-old company's return to the public market comes at a time when stocks are near all-time highs and the popularity of denim is surging.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Financial Markets
Inside the Levi’s IPO
The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.
Inside the Levi’s IPO
The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.
News & Analysis
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
Retail
Denim Tailors and T-Shirt Tattoo Parlours: Inside Levi’s New Times Square Flagship
The denim giant, cruising toward its highest sales in a decade, is opening its biggest store yet, packed with customisation options and heritage products that have fuelled the jeans brand’s resurgence.
Denim Tailors and T-Shirt Tattoo Parlours: Inside Levi’s New Times Square Flagship
The denim giant, cruising toward its highest sales in a decade, is opening its biggest store yet, packed with customisation options and heritage products that have fuelled the jeans brand’s resurgence.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Is Fashion’s Eco-Consciousness More Than a Label Yet?
It seems inevitable that sustainability will figure at least somewhat more prominently into apparel-purchase decisions in the near future. And so clothing retailers must be ready to do right on this issue.
Op-Ed | Is Fashion’s Eco-Consciousness More Than a Label Yet?
It seems inevitable that sustainability will figure at least somewhat more prominently into apparel-purchase decisions in the near future. And so clothing retailers must be ready to do right on this issue.
News & Analysis
Levi Strauss Laments Trump Tariffs' Threat to Denim
America’s decision to hit allies with billions of dollars in tariffs will have consequences far beyond aluminium and steel, Levi warned lawmakers.
Levi Strauss Laments Trump Tariffs' Threat to Denim
America’s decision to hit allies with billions of dollars in tariffs will have consequences far beyond aluminium and steel, Levi warned lawmakers.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
News & Analysis
Levi Strauss Sues Kenzo
The jeans maker accused the LVMH brand of trademark infringement for putting tabs on its pants pockets, including in a new clothing line featuring singer Britney Spears.
Levi Strauss Sues Kenzo
The jeans maker accused the LVMH brand of trademark infringement for putting tabs on its pants pockets, including in a new clothing line featuring singer Britney Spears.
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.