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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The Key Metrics Fashion CEOs Are Watching Now
What you measure is what you get. In a highly unpredictable post-Covid fashion market, business leaders need the right metrics to track the strength of their brands and make informed decisions quickly, mobilise teams and craft a narrative for investors.
The Key Metrics Fashion CEOs Are Watching Now
What you measure is what you get. In a highly unpredictable post-Covid fashion market, business leaders need the right metrics to track the strength of their brands and make informed decisions quickly, mobilise teams and craft a narrative for investors.
Luxury
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
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Lululemon's Chief Executive Laurent Potdevin Resigns After Misconduct
The Vancouver-based maker of yoga pants and other athletic-inspired clothing didn't offer specifics.
Lululemon's Chief Executive Laurent Potdevin Resigns After Misconduct
The Vancouver-based maker of yoga pants and other athletic-inspired clothing didn't offer specifics.
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What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.
What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.
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Tod's to See Benefits from New Management in Second Half
The Italian luxury group said results from its new management team would be visible starting from the second part of the year.
Tod's to See Benefits from New Management in Second Half
The Italian luxury group said results from its new management team would be visible starting from the second part of the year.
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The School That Pierre Bergé Built
Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.
The School That Pierre Bergé Built
Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.
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Great Bowery, Freshly Founderless, Dives into Film Production
The super-agency is launching a new in-house film division just four months after founder Matthew Moneypenny stepped down amidst reports of disagreements with the investor.
Great Bowery, Freshly Founderless, Dives into Film Production
The super-agency is launching a new in-house film division just four months after founder Matthew Moneypenny stepped down amidst reports of disagreements with the investor.
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IMG's Lens Agency Signs Top Creatives
Among the talents now represented by Lens are photographers Lea Colombo and Christine Hahn, as well as artist Jeff Bark and the New York-based collective DIS.
IMG's Lens Agency Signs Top Creatives
Among the talents now represented by Lens are photographers Lea Colombo and Christine Hahn, as well as artist Jeff Bark and the New York-based collective DIS.
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Stitch Fix Has Hired a New CFO. An IPO Probably Comes Next.
"Stitch Fix has hired a new chief financial officer who many industry insiders believe will soon guide the company to an IPO."
Stitch Fix Has Hired a New CFO. An IPO Probably Comes Next.
"Stitch Fix has hired a new chief financial officer who many industry insiders believe will soon guide the company to an IPO."
Financial Markets
Hudson's Bay Targeted by Activist Investor Land & Buildings
Land & Buildings Investment Management, which owns 4.3 percent of Hudson's Bay, urged it to unlock the value of its real estate portfolio and explore a take-private transaction.
Hudson's Bay Targeted by Activist Investor Land & Buildings
Land & Buildings Investment Management, which owns 4.3 percent of Hudson's Bay, urged it to unlock the value of its real estate portfolio and explore a take-private transaction.
Retail
J. Crew Term Debt Swap Meets Resistance From Creditors
The company's decision to tame its $2 billion debt load is already meeting opposition from a group of creditors that’s been battling the preppy clothing chain over control of its brand.
J. Crew Term Debt Swap Meets Resistance From Creditors
The company's decision to tame its $2 billion debt load is already meeting opposition from a group of creditors that’s been battling the preppy clothing chain over control of its brand.
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J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales
J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.
J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales
J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.
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.