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.

New US legislation could cause an exodus of Chinese tech giants from American stock exchanges. At a time when fashion companies are more reliant than ever on these e-commerce players the stakes are high.

New US legislation could cause an exodus of Chinese tech giants from American stock exchanges. At a time when fashion companies are more reliant than ever on these e-commerce players the stakes are high.

Beauty conglomerates such as LVMH and P&G are doubling down on products made from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but not all players are primed for success.

Beauty conglomerates such as LVMH and P&G are doubling down on products made from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but not all players are primed for success.

The grooming business increased sales by 4 percent, shoring up a key area of concern for the company that had failed to keep pace with other units.

The grooming business increased sales by 4 percent, shoring up a key area of concern for the company that had failed to keep pace with other units.

Taboos and backlash may deter brands from tackling socio-political issues, but as feminism is normalised across China, brands need to engage with female consumers on a deeper level.

Taboos and backlash may deter brands from tackling socio-political issues, but as feminism is normalised across China, brands need to engage with female consumers on a deeper level.
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There is more inventory in the retail channel from the acquired business than the company expected, and broader weakness in colour cosmetics also hurt sales.

There is more inventory in the retail channel from the acquired business than the company expected, and broader weakness in colour cosmetics also hurt sales.

Procter & Gamble Co., which is losing market share to eco-friendly products, is under mounting pressure to either fend off the competitors or buy one of them.

Procter & Gamble Co., which is losing market share to eco-friendly products, is under mounting pressure to either fend off the competitors or buy one of them.

Personal care and cosmetics companies Henkel & Co KGaA AG, Revlon Inc and Coty Inc are preparing bids for parts of Procter & Gamble Co's beauty business, according to sources.

Personal care and cosmetics companies Henkel & Co KGaA AG, Revlon Inc and Coty Inc are preparing bids for parts of Procter & Gamble Co's beauty business, according to sources.

P&G Flirts With Luxury Cosmetics ( WSJ)"Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup marks P&G's first foray into upscale cosmetics, a huge jump from its drugstore

P&G Flirts With Luxury Cosmetics ( WSJ)"Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup marks P&G's first foray into upscale cosmetics, a huge jump from its drugstore
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