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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Fashion Triumphs and Missed Opportunities at the Paris Olympics
Olympics viewership surged past expectations, but fashion brands largely failed to seize the moment beyond sportswear giants like Nike and official partners like Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren.
Fashion Triumphs and Missed Opportunities at the Paris Olympics
Olympics viewership surged past expectations, but fashion brands largely failed to seize the moment beyond sportswear giants like Nike and official partners like Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren.
Sports
Why Cult Skate Brands Roll Past the Olympics
Despite skateboarding now being part of the Olympics, a number of influential skateboard brands like Supreme and Palace don't bother marketing at the global event.
Why Cult Skate Brands Roll Past the Olympics
Despite skateboarding now being part of the Olympics, a number of influential skateboard brands like Supreme and Palace don't bother marketing at the global event.
Retail
The World’s Fastest Man Wants His Own Signature Adidas Shoe
After winning gold in the 100-metre sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles calls for his own signature sneaker with Adidas, highlighting the untapped market for sprinter-branded footwear.
The World’s Fastest Man Wants His Own Signature Adidas Shoe
After winning gold in the 100-metre sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles calls for his own signature sneaker with Adidas, highlighting the untapped market for sprinter-branded footwear.
Beauty
Beauty’s Olympics Marketing Playbook
Beauty brands may not have their logo on an athlete’s uniform, but they’re still finding ways to market around the Olympics through partnerships with top athletes and social-media friendly campaigns.
Beauty’s Olympics Marketing Playbook
Beauty brands may not have their logo on an athlete’s uniform, but they’re still finding ways to market around the Olympics through partnerships with top athletes and social-media friendly campaigns.
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Sports
Fashion’s Sports Obsession Is No Accident
The Olympics are proving a perfect marriage of the sports and fashion industries. It’s the culmination of several factors that have turned sport into fashion’s most exciting new arena over the past two years.
Fashion’s Sports Obsession Is No Accident
The Olympics are proving a perfect marriage of the sports and fashion industries. It’s the culmination of several factors that have turned sport into fashion’s most exciting new arena over the past two years.
Sports
How Fashion Can Nail the Tricky Details of Sports Partnerships
As fashion’s interest in sports grows, brands are getting a crash course in the complicated world of sports sponsorships.
How Fashion Can Nail the Tricky Details of Sports Partnerships
As fashion’s interest in sports grows, brands are getting a crash course in the complicated world of sports sponsorships.
Sports
Inside New Balance’s Plan to Become a $10 Billion Sportswear Giant
In under a decade, the Boston-based company transformed itself from a brand for dads and runners into one of the hottest players in the sneaker world. Now, it’s using the Olympics and an expanding roster of collaborators, athlete partners and sports categories as catalysts to achieve its lofty ambitions.
Inside New Balance’s Plan to Become a $10 Billion Sportswear Giant
In under a decade, the Boston-based company transformed itself from a brand for dads and runners into one of the hottest players in the sneaker world. Now, it’s using the Olympics and an expanding roster of collaborators, athlete partners and sports categories as catalysts to achieve its lofty ambitions.
Retail
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
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Retail
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
Luxury
Dior, Louis Vuitton and Young Creators Take Centre Stage at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Fashion was in the spotlight as the Paris 2024 games opened with an awe-inspiring spectacle including a mock runway show, as well as performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Celine Dion.
Dior, Louis Vuitton and Young Creators Take Centre Stage at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Fashion was in the spotlight as the Paris 2024 games opened with an awe-inspiring spectacle including a mock runway show, as well as performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Celine Dion.
Retail
The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
Retail
Sneaker Brand On Arrives at Olympics Reveling in Role of Upstart
A cohort of 66 athletes are using the Zurich-based company’s gear, competing in 18 disciplines across track and field, triathlon, marathon and tennis.
Sneaker Brand On Arrives at Olympics Reveling in Role of Upstart
A cohort of 66 athletes are using the Zurich-based company’s gear, competing in 18 disciplines across track and field, triathlon, marathon and tennis.
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.