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.

Large conglomerates have come under fire for showing support for the racial justice movement while manufacturing and distributing skin-whitening lotions. Some are taking action, but critics question whether it’s enough.

Large conglomerates have come under fire for showing support for the racial justice movement while manufacturing and distributing skin-whitening lotions. Some are taking action, but critics question whether it’s enough.

Beauty brands are hoping LED face masks, sonic facial toners and other technology-infused products will catch on in the age of Peloton.

Beauty brands are hoping LED face masks, sonic facial toners and other technology-infused products will catch on in the age of Peloton.

From waterless beauty to TikTok, here are the biggest trends to look out for this year.

From waterless beauty to TikTok, here are the biggest trends to look out for this year.

The company exceeded Wall Street expectations following a rise in net income and net sales at the end of the first quarter.

The company exceeded Wall Street expectations following a rise in net income and net sales at the end of the first quarter.
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The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.

The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.

As the beauty industry continues to reinvent itself, career opportunities and choices are growing.

As the beauty industry continues to reinvent itself, career opportunities and choices are growing.

The company reported a surprise rise in first-quarter sales to $16.69 billion after strong demand for its beauty products and cleaning supplies.

The company reported a surprise rise in first-quarter sales to $16.69 billion after strong demand for its beauty products and cleaning supplies.

Eager buyers are driving beauty and personal care valuations up, but industry insiders see risks.

Eager buyers are driving beauty and personal care valuations up, but industry insiders see risks.
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A flurry of fashionable fem care startups are taking aim at Tampax.

A flurry of fashionable fem care startups are taking aim at Tampax.

Non-toxic beauty is more than a trend: It’s a health issue, a political issue — and a business opportunity. As the market shifts and consumers demand more from their products, will the establishment finally catch on? Sarah Brown reports.

Non-toxic beauty is more than a trend: It’s a health issue, a political issue — and a business opportunity. As the market shifts and consumers demand more from their products, will the establishment finally catch on? Sarah Brown reports.

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.

This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.

This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.
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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