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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What’s Your 'Plan B' for Made in China?
US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have put the importance of supply chain management into sharp focus. What are the sourcing hot spots that offer alternatives to Chinese production?
What’s Your 'Plan B' for Made in China?
US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have put the importance of supply chain management into sharp focus. What are the sourcing hot spots that offer alternatives to Chinese production?
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Power Moves | Li & Fung Names Chief Digital Officer, Clarins Announces New President
This week, Li & Fung fills the newly created role of chief digital officer, while Clarins names its new president.
Power Moves | Li & Fung Names Chief Digital Officer, Clarins Announces New President
This week, Li & Fung fills the newly created role of chief digital officer, while Clarins names its new president.
Financial Markets
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
China
Li & Fung’s $1.1 Billion Strategic Divestment
The global trading and sourcing group is selling off its sweater, furniture and beauty product verticals in order to further simplify its business.
Li & Fung’s $1.1 Billion Strategic Divestment
The global trading and sourcing group is selling off its sweater, furniture and beauty product verticals in order to further simplify its business.
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New Era for Chinese Fashion Manufacturers
China’s colossal manufacturing sector faces higher costs at home, cheaper competition abroad and a global economic slowdown. But business is booming for those who can adapt.
New Era for Chinese Fashion Manufacturers
China’s colossal manufacturing sector faces higher costs at home, cheaper competition abroad and a global economic slowdown. But business is booming for those who can adapt.
China
The China Edit | Louis Vuitton, Li & Fung, Sourcing
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Louis Vuitton, Li & Fung, Sourcing
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Africa, Fashion’s Next Sourcing Hub?
Africa’s integration into the global apparel industry is a question of when, not if, says Marc Compagnon of Li & Fung.
Op-Ed | Africa, Fashion’s Next Sourcing Hub?
Africa’s integration into the global apparel industry is a question of when, not if, says Marc Compagnon of Li & Fung.
Global Markets
Wal-Mart to Bring In-House Some Sourcing Handled by Li & Fung
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer, said it has decided to bring in-house some of the product sourcing that has been handled by Direct Sourcing Group (DSG), a unit of Hong Kong's Li & Fung Ltd.
Wal-Mart to Bring In-House Some Sourcing Handled by Li & Fung
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retailer, said it has decided to bring in-house some of the product sourcing that has been handled by Direct Sourcing Group (DSG), a unit of Hong Kong's Li & Fung Ltd.
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The China Edit | Burberry's Sales Strong, Parkson Retail, Alibaba Cheat Sheet
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Burberry's Sales Strong, Parkson Retail, Alibaba Cheat Sheet
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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Global Brands Begins Hong Kong Trading After Li & Fung Spinoff
HONG KONG — Global Brands Group Holding Ltd., a brands management unit spun off from Li & Fung Ltd., begins trading in Hong Kong today.
Global Brands Begins Hong Kong Trading After Li & Fung Spinoff
HONG KONG — Global Brands Group Holding Ltd., a brands management unit spun off from Li & Fung Ltd., begins trading in Hong Kong today.
China
The China Edit | Homegrown Designers, Richemont Sales Steady, Balenciaga
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Homegrown Designers, Richemont Sales Steady, Balenciaga
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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Protests Cause Li & Fung Week-Long Production Delays in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — Li & Fung Ltd., the world's biggest provider of clothes and toys to retailers, said production at most of its suppliers' factories
Protests Cause Li & Fung Week-Long Production Delays in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — Li & Fung Ltd., the world's biggest provider of clothes and toys to retailers, said production at most of its suppliers' factories
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.