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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Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic
From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.
Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic
From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.
Retail
How to Reach Customers Who Still Don't Like Shopping for Clothes Online
Millions of consumers — particularly older ones — say they may not shop in stores until there’s a coronavirus vaccine. Many aren't big fans of e-commerce, either. Here’s how to keep them spending.
How to Reach Customers Who Still Don't Like Shopping for Clothes Online
Millions of consumers — particularly older ones — say they may not shop in stores until there’s a coronavirus vaccine. Many aren't big fans of e-commerce, either. Here’s how to keep them spending.
News & Analysis
How to Sell to Rich Kids
High-spending Gen-Z consumers are increasingly important to luxury retailers.
How to Sell to Rich Kids
High-spending Gen-Z consumers are increasingly important to luxury retailers.
Luxury
Inside Luxury's Personal Shopping Wars
Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion and other e-commerce players are courting the 1 percent with private dinners, personal shoppers and couture.
Inside Luxury's Personal Shopping Wars
Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion and other e-commerce players are courting the 1 percent with private dinners, personal shoppers and couture.
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Retail
China E-Commerce Confusion Catches Australian Retailers on The Hop
Australian online exports to China have become a market susceptible to consumer fickleness, nuanced regulatory changes and the whims of tens of thousands of "daigou" shoppers.
China E-Commerce Confusion Catches Australian Retailers on The Hop
Australian online exports to China have become a market susceptible to consumer fickleness, nuanced regulatory changes and the whims of tens of thousands of "daigou" shoppers.
Technology
Is Stitch Fix the Goldilocks of Fashion?
With data science at its core, the San Francisco-based startup aims to offer fashion that’s ‘just right’ for every customer.
Is Stitch Fix the Goldilocks of Fashion?
With data science at its core, the San Francisco-based startup aims to offer fashion that’s ‘just right’ for every customer.
Luxury
The Growing Business of Private Clients
Brands are working harder than ever to forge personal relationships with top-spending clients, often earning higher margins along the way.
The Growing Business of Private Clients
Brands are working harder than ever to forge personal relationships with top-spending clients, often earning higher margins along the way.
Technology
Personal Shopping Services Seek Scale
A handful of tech-powered personal shopping apps are trying to make yet another white-glove service more scalable.
Personal Shopping Services Seek Scale
A handful of tech-powered personal shopping apps are trying to make yet another white-glove service more scalable.
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Retail
How Personal Shopping Makes People Spend
At the luxury level, personal shopping services make customers spend significantly more. How do these services work? And can they work on the high street?
How Personal Shopping Makes People Spend
At the luxury level, personal shopping services make customers spend significantly more. How do these services work? And can they work on the high street?
Global Markets
Chinese Shopping Agents Cash in on Russian Currency Slide
Chinese workers and overseas students in Russia have been snapping up goods at low prices caused by the steep fall in Russian rouble rates before brands can adjust them. These shopping agents, known as "daigou," stockpile the products before selling them at a profit to buyers back home.
Chinese Shopping Agents Cash in on Russian Currency Slide
Chinese workers and overseas students in Russia have been snapping up goods at low prices caused by the steep fall in Russian rouble rates before brands can adjust them. These shopping agents, known as "daigou," stockpile the products before selling them at a profit to buyers back home.
News & Analysis
It Takes a Lot of Money to Look This Good
"The recession may not be over, and retail sales in many quarters have slowed, but American women who can afford it are still willing to pay for
It Takes a Lot of Money to Look This Good
"The recession may not be over, and retail sales in many quarters have slowed, but American women who can afford it are still willing to pay for
Technology
A Personal Stylist for Every Shopper
London-based start-up Thread, which has attracted a number of influential investors, advisors and retail partners, is building a scalable personal styling service with an ingenious blend of human stylists and intelligent algorithms.
A Personal Stylist for Every Shopper
London-based start-up Thread, which has attracted a number of influential investors, advisors and retail partners, is building a scalable personal styling service with an ingenious blend of human stylists and intelligent algorithms.
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.