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.
retail / Resale & Rental
Retail
Online Resale Is Booming. Why Are So Many Users Unhappy?
Global secondhand sales are hitting record highs, but the platforms driving the boom are increasingly alienating some sellers with low payouts and logistical issues.
Online Resale Is Booming. Why Are So Many Users Unhappy?
Global secondhand sales are hitting record highs, but the platforms driving the boom are increasingly alienating some sellers with low payouts and logistical issues.
Retail
Fashion Brands Are Missing Out on the Resale Opportunity
As secondhand sales soar, brands are finding reselling their own items is an increasingly attractive proposition even as operational hurdles remain, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Fashion Brands Are Missing Out on the Resale Opportunity
As secondhand sales soar, brands are finding reselling their own items is an increasingly attractive proposition even as operational hurdles remain, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Retail
The RealReal’s Plan to Capitalise on the Luxury Resale Boom
With more shoppers priced out by luxury's rising costs turning to secondhand goods, CEO Rati Sahi Levesque opens up in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 about how the resale player is welcoming them with open arms.
The RealReal’s Plan to Capitalise on the Luxury Resale Boom
With more shoppers priced out by luxury's rising costs turning to secondhand goods, CEO Rati Sahi Levesque opens up in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 about how the resale player is welcoming them with open arms.
Retail
How Modern Brides Are Redefining ‘Something Old’
With the rise of vintage-focused bridal salons and large retailers like David’s Bridal reviving archival pieces, the bridal market is seeing styles from the past walk down the aisle once again.
How Modern Brides Are Redefining ‘Something Old’
With the rise of vintage-focused bridal salons and large retailers like David’s Bridal reviving archival pieces, the bridal market is seeing styles from the past walk down the aisle once again.
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Retail
How Mining the Archives Became Fashion’s Go-To Strategy
Brands such as Mulberry and Banana Republic are reissuing vintage pieces – or even selling the originals – as they look to tap into consumers’ nostalgia.
How Mining the Archives Became Fashion’s Go-To Strategy
Brands such as Mulberry and Banana Republic are reissuing vintage pieces – or even selling the originals – as they look to tap into consumers’ nostalgia.
Retail
Resale Sites Try a New Strategy: Sell Less Stuff
After competing for decades to offer the widest possible selection, secondhand retailers like ThredUp, eBay, StockX and Rebag are now trying to gain an edge by offering a more curated experience, with the help of AI and celebrities.
Resale Sites Try a New Strategy: Sell Less Stuff
After competing for decades to offer the widest possible selection, secondhand retailers like ThredUp, eBay, StockX and Rebag are now trying to gain an edge by offering a more curated experience, with the help of AI and celebrities.
Retail
Inside America’s Fast Fashion Graveyard
In a bordertown in Texas, towering heaps of discarded clothing from across the country fill sprawling warehouses — the last stop in a global supply chain overflowing with fast fashion castoffs. One woman is trying to save what she can, one thrift tour at a time.
Inside America’s Fast Fashion Graveyard
In a bordertown in Texas, towering heaps of discarded clothing from across the country fill sprawling warehouses — the last stop in a global supply chain overflowing with fast fashion castoffs. One woman is trying to save what she can, one thrift tour at a time.
Retail
Can Stitch Fix Revive Its Subscription Box Model?
Under chief executive Matt Baer, the company has placed an emphasis on personalisation and purchase flexibility. The strategy appears to be working; Stitch Fix posted revenue growth for the first time Tuesday after 12 consecutive quarters of topline contraction.
Can Stitch Fix Revive Its Subscription Box Model?
Under chief executive Matt Baer, the company has placed an emphasis on personalisation and purchase flexibility. The strategy appears to be working; Stitch Fix posted revenue growth for the first time Tuesday after 12 consecutive quarters of topline contraction.
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Retail
Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers
While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.
Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers
While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.
Retail
Why So Many Brands Gave Up on Clothing Rental
Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters and Banana Republic are among the retailers that briefly experimented with the concept. The implosion of CaaStle, which provided logistics for many of these services, is the clearest sign yet that rental’s future lies elsewhere.
Why So Many Brands Gave Up on Clothing Rental
Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters and Banana Republic are among the retailers that briefly experimented with the concept. The implosion of CaaStle, which provided logistics for many of these services, is the clearest sign yet that rental’s future lies elsewhere.
Retail
The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire
The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.
The Business Behind Christos Garkinos’ Live Resale Empire
The former HSN host has built a loyal community – and racked up over $100 million in sales – by turning Instagram Live into a modern-day trunk show. Now, he’s eyeing the next frontier.
Retail
Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit
Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.
Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit
Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.
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.