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.

Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, general director of fashion at Paco Rabanne, says carefully select your colleagues, because "they will push you and make you better."

Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, general director of fashion at Paco Rabanne, says carefully select your colleagues, because "they will push you and make you better."

Fanny Moizant, co-founder of Vestiaire Collective, says listen to your customers, suppliers, colleagues and mentors, because “growing a business is about understanding that every day is a learning experience.”

Fanny Moizant, co-founder of Vestiaire Collective, says listen to your customers, suppliers, colleagues and mentors, because “growing a business is about understanding that every day is a learning experience.”

Susan Scafidi, professor of fashion law at Fordham Law School, says "never stop learning."

Susan Scafidi, professor of fashion law at Fordham Law School, says "never stop learning."

Paul Swan, general manager of research and wool production at Australian Wool Innovation, says "strive to find employers with strong business ethics that align with your own."

Paul Swan, general manager of research and wool production at Australian Wool Innovation, says "strive to find employers with strong business ethics that align with your own."

Erik Lautier, chief digital officer and executive vice president at Bebe, says "digital calls for a love affair with learning, a diverse set of interests, and a strong understanding of yourself and your environment."

Erik Lautier, chief digital officer and executive vice president at Bebe, says "digital calls for a love affair with learning, a diverse set of interests, and a strong understanding of yourself and your environment."

Claire Mulleady, a senior makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics for the UK & Ireland says "be prepared to learn and understand your craft, it won't happen overnight."

Claire Mulleady, a senior makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics for the UK & Ireland says "be prepared to learn and understand your craft, it won't happen overnight."

Antonio Felizardo, a digital designer at London-based creative agency Assembly, says that every aspiring designer should learn how to code in order to "understand the full scope of the possibilities and responsibilities of the role."

Antonio Felizardo, a digital designer at London-based creative agency Assembly, says that every aspiring designer should learn how to code in order to "understand the full scope of the possibilities and responsibilities of the role."

Lucia Restelli, international sales director for designer brands and beauty at Rainbowwave, says that if you treat your client's business as your own, the task to promote and grow their brand "will not feel like a pressure, but an exciting goal."

Lucia Restelli, international sales director for designer brands and beauty at Rainbowwave, says that if you treat your client's business as your own, the task to promote and grow their brand "will not feel like a pressure, but an exciting goal."

Valeria Bessolo-LLopiz, Elle's international director, says success is a long term project and it's essential to define your goal, "keep it in mind and never vary from this direction."

Valeria Bessolo-LLopiz, Elle's international director, says success is a long term project and it's essential to define your goal, "keep it in mind and never vary from this direction."

Liz Sephton says seize every opportunity you can.

Liz Sephton says seize every opportunity you can.

Shubhankar Ray, G-Star's global brand director, says innovation depends on collaboration.

Shubhankar Ray, G-Star's global brand director, says innovation depends on collaboration.

Be open, curious and question your reality, advises Agnieszka Nowak, managing director of Esentai Mall in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Be open, curious and question your reality, advises Agnieszka Nowak, managing director of Esentai Mall in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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