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.
private-equity
Direct-to-Consumer
DTC Brands See a Long-Delayed Path to Exit in 2024
While the DTC landscape’s turbulence isn’t completely over for brands, the prospect of a better economy in 2024 is encouraging profitable brands that shied away from M&A last year to start preparing for an exit.
DTC Brands See a Long-Delayed Path to Exit in 2024
While the DTC landscape’s turbulence isn’t completely over for brands, the prospect of a better economy in 2024 is encouraging profitable brands that shied away from M&A last year to start preparing for an exit.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2024: Riding Out the Storm
The eighth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals an industry navigating deep uncertainty. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2024: Riding Out the Storm
The eighth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals an industry navigating deep uncertainty. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
News & Analysis
Macy’s Adds Real Estate CEO to Board to Help With Property Plans
Macy’s Inc. named Four Corners Property Trust Inc. chief executive officer Bill Lenehan to its board, enlisting a real estate expert to help the chain figure out what to do with its properties.
Macy’s Adds Real Estate CEO to Board to Help With Property Plans
Macy’s Inc. named Four Corners Property Trust Inc. chief executive officer Bill Lenehan to its board, enlisting a real estate expert to help the chain figure out what to do with its properties.
Financial Markets
Aeropostale Will Explore Strategic Alternatives as Losses Deepen
Aeropostale Inc., the teen-apparel chain working to turn around its falling sales, plans to review strategic alternatives for the business after reporting a wider fourth-quarter loss.
Aeropostale Will Explore Strategic Alternatives as Losses Deepen
Aeropostale Inc., the teen-apparel chain working to turn around its falling sales, plans to review strategic alternatives for the business after reporting a wider fourth-quarter loss.
Financial Markets
Einhorn Buys Macy’s Stake Saying It Could Be a Takeover Target
Greenlight Capital, the hedge fund firm led by David Einhorn, said it made a new investment in retailer Macy’s Inc. in the fourth quarter, to "unlock the value" of its land and buildings.
Einhorn Buys Macy’s Stake Saying It Could Be a Takeover Target
Greenlight Capital, the hedge fund firm led by David Einhorn, said it made a new investment in retailer Macy’s Inc. in the fourth quarter, to "unlock the value" of its land and buildings.
Financial Markets
American Apparel Gets $300 Million Bid From Team Backing Charney
American Apparel Inc. received a $300 million takeover bid from an investor group that would bring back controversial founder Dov Charney to the bankrupt clothing chain.
American Apparel Gets $300 Million Bid From Team Backing Charney
American Apparel Inc. received a $300 million takeover bid from an investor group that would bring back controversial founder Dov Charney to the bankrupt clothing chain.
Luxury
LVMH to Combine Private Equity Unit L Capital With Catterton
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is combining its private equity and real estate investment units with consumer-focused private equity firm Catterton.
LVMH to Combine Private Equity Unit L Capital With Catterton
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is combining its private equity and real estate investment units with consumer-focused private equity firm Catterton.
China
Apax Partners Said Planning to Sell Hilfiger China Stake to PVH
Apax Partners, one of Europe’s largest private equity firms, plans to sell its stake in Tommy Hilfiger’s China operations to joint-venture partner PVH Corp., people with knowledge of the matter said.
Apax Partners Said Planning to Sell Hilfiger China Stake to PVH
Apax Partners, one of Europe’s largest private equity firms, plans to sell its stake in Tommy Hilfiger’s China operations to joint-venture partner PVH Corp., people with knowledge of the matter said.
Financial Markets
Avon Shares Rise on Report That Makeup Company Will Sell Stake
Avon Products Inc. shares rose on a report that the cosmetics company is in talks to sell a stake to private-equity firms.
Avon Shares Rise on Report That Makeup Company Will Sell Stake
Avon Products Inc. shares rose on a report that the cosmetics company is in talks to sell a stake to private-equity firms.
News & Analysis
The Deal-Making Women Driving Private Equity in Fashion
TSG Consumer Partners has made its name by successfully investing in consumer brands, an area in which women — who control 80 percent of household purchases — are the ultimate deciders.
The Deal-Making Women Driving Private Equity in Fashion
TSG Consumer Partners has made its name by successfully investing in consumer brands, an area in which women — who control 80 percent of household purchases — are the ultimate deciders.
Technology
EBay Nearing Deal to Sell Enterprise Unit for about $900 Million
E-commerce company eBay Inc is nearing a deal to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by private equity firm Permira for about $900 million, according to sources familiar with the matter.
EBay Nearing Deal to Sell Enterprise Unit for about $900 Million
E-commerce company eBay Inc is nearing a deal to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by private equity firm Permira for about $900 million, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Technology
Thomas H. Lee in the Lead to Buy eBay's Enterprise Unit
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners LP is in advanced talks to acquire the enterprise business of eBay Inc for close to $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Thomas H. Lee in the Lead to Buy eBay's Enterprise Unit
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners LP is in advanced talks to acquire the enterprise business of eBay Inc for close to $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
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.