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.
publishing
Media
Culture Trumps Politics at Phillip Picardi’s Out Magazine
With the release of his first issue at the LGBTQ publication, the editor-in-chief lays out his vision for rejuvenating the troubled title: influential voices, inclusivity and not reflexively playing into the news cycle.
Culture Trumps Politics at Phillip Picardi’s Out Magazine
With the release of his first issue at the LGBTQ publication, the editor-in-chief lays out his vision for rejuvenating the troubled title: influential voices, inclusivity and not reflexively playing into the news cycle.
News & Analysis
Babs Simpson, Taste-Making Fashion Editor at Vogue, Is Dead at 105
"She searched out Hemingway in Cuba, dressed Marilyn Monroe for her final sitting with Bert Stern and tromped through Ireland with Anjelica Huston
Babs Simpson, Taste-Making Fashion Editor at Vogue, Is Dead at 105
"She searched out Hemingway in Cuba, dressed Marilyn Monroe for her final sitting with Bert Stern and tromped through Ireland with Anjelica Huston
Media
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
Global Markets
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
Media
Quartz Sold to Japanese Media Firm in Deal Worth up to $110 Million
Uzabase will acquire the fast-rising business publication from Atlantic Media as it looks to accelerate its overseas expansion.
Quartz Sold to Japanese Media Firm in Deal Worth up to $110 Million
Uzabase will acquire the fast-rising business publication from Atlantic Media as it looks to accelerate its overseas expansion.
News & Analysis
YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off
In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?
YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off
In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?
News & Analysis
Fashion Has Its Own Vices
Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.
Fashion Has Its Own Vices
Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.
News & Analysis
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
News & Analysis
Publishers Are Trying to Become Ad Agencies. They Shouldn't.
Media companies should conduct more experiments with alternative revenue streams rather than churning out mediocre content for brands, argues Amy Odell.
Publishers Are Trying to Become Ad Agencies. They Shouldn't.
Media companies should conduct more experiments with alternative revenue streams rather than churning out mediocre content for brands, argues Amy Odell.
News & Analysis
L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch
Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.
L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch
Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.
Sustainability
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
News & Analysis
It's Not Just Facebook. Publishers Have Privacy Issues, Too.
Ad-supported publishers should explain more clearly that marketing powered by user data enables them to provide content for free. For many consumers, this is a worthwhile trade.
It's Not Just Facebook. Publishers Have Privacy Issues, Too.
Ad-supported publishers should explain more clearly that marketing powered by user data enables them to provide content for free. For many consumers, this is a worthwhile trade.
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.