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.

President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.

President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.

Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.

Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.

Though overall revenue increased just 2 percent last quarter, it jumped 32 percent at Madewell.

Though overall revenue increased just 2 percent last quarter, it jumped 32 percent at Madewell.

The company has made progress cutting expenses and boosting margins and expects to close 50 stores this year.

The company has made progress cutting expenses and boosting margins and expects to close 50 stores this year.

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

"There are few fashion merchants who have better defined affordable American style than Mickey Drexler."

"There are few fashion merchants who have better defined affordable American style than Mickey Drexler."

Kris Van Assche By Rick Owens (Interview) "The last two years have marked a subtle turning point for the 35-year-old Van Assche, who has weathered

Kris Van Assche By Rick Owens (Interview) "The last two years have marked a subtle turning point for the 35-year-old Van Assche, who has weathered
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