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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Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer
Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."
Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer
Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Justine Picardie, Editor-in-Chief
Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, says "You need to discover your own true voice, rather than trying to copy anyone else’s."
Role Call | Justine Picardie, Editor-in-Chief
Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, says "You need to discover your own true voice, rather than trying to copy anyone else’s."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Lucy Sumner, Head of Entertainment
Lucy Sumner, head of entertainment at Alldayeveryday, says that projects evolve so much in the making, but remember the central idea that inspired you in the first place.
Role Call | Lucy Sumner, Head of Entertainment
Lucy Sumner, head of entertainment at Alldayeveryday, says that projects evolve so much in the making, but remember the central idea that inspired you in the first place.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Carlos Alvarado, Lead Merchant for Men's Grooming
Carlos Alvarado, lead merchant of men's grooming at Birchbox, says "No problem or question is too small, but it's important to come to the table with a proposed solution."
Role Call | Carlos Alvarado, Lead Merchant for Men's Grooming
Carlos Alvarado, lead merchant of men's grooming at Birchbox, says "No problem or question is too small, but it's important to come to the table with a proposed solution."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer
Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."
Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer
Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Diana Chu, Art Director
Diana Chu, art director of Lands' End, says that personal projects are integral to your work-life balance, because they keep you focused.
Role Call | Diana Chu, Art Director
Diana Chu, art director of Lands' End, says that personal projects are integral to your work-life balance, because they keep you focused.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model
John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.
Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model
John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Kristine Keller, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Kristine Keller, senior manager of strategic partnerships at the CFDA, says "Seek advice and mentorship from those that you respect or want to work for. I’ve learned that one introduction can be life-changing."
Role Call | Kristine Keller, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Kristine Keller, senior manager of strategic partnerships at the CFDA, says "Seek advice and mentorship from those that you respect or want to work for. I’ve learned that one introduction can be life-changing."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Nicolas Pickaerts, E-Commerce Director
Nicolas Pickaerts, e-commerce director at MatchesFashion.com, says "Pace and innovation is key in making a difference among the competition. You can only progress if you look at how to improve what you do."
Role Call | Nicolas Pickaerts, E-Commerce Director
Nicolas Pickaerts, e-commerce director at MatchesFashion.com, says "Pace and innovation is key in making a difference among the competition. You can only progress if you look at how to improve what you do."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator
Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, says "Putting on museum exhibitions is like making a film — it requires many people with different talents."
Role Call | Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator
Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, says "Putting on museum exhibitions is like making a film — it requires many people with different talents."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Dana Mauriello, Director of Seller Category Growth
Dana Mauriello, director of seller category growth at Etsy, says, "You should be able to look at a string of bad metrics and see the potential red flags."
Role Call | Dana Mauriello, Director of Seller Category Growth
Dana Mauriello, director of seller category growth at Etsy, says, "You should be able to look at a string of bad metrics and see the potential red flags."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Melissa O'Malley, Global Merchant Director
Melissa O'Malley, director of global merchant and cross-border trade initiatives, says "Be willing to take on roles in unproven territory. My last three jobs didn’t exist before I came along."
Role Call | Melissa O'Malley, Global Merchant Director
Melissa O'Malley, director of global merchant and cross-border trade initiatives, says "Be willing to take on roles in unproven territory. My last three jobs didn’t exist before I came along."
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.