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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A Reality Check for Fashion Tech?
This week, everyone will be talking about earnings from Warby Parker, Poshmark and others, an unusual Singles Day and the CFDA Awards.
A Reality Check for Fashion Tech?
This week, everyone will be talking about earnings from Warby Parker, Poshmark and others, an unusual Singles Day and the CFDA Awards.
China
From Splurge to ‘Common Prosperity’: Alibaba Tones Down Singles Day
Alibaba Group’s annual ‘Singles Day’ shopping spree is set for its most sober tone ever this year, as the retail giant preaches sustainability rather than hyping the usual sales boom amid calls by Beijing to promote “common prosperity.”
From Splurge to ‘Common Prosperity’: Alibaba Tones Down Singles Day
Alibaba Group’s annual ‘Singles Day’ shopping spree is set for its most sober tone ever this year, as the retail giant preaches sustainability rather than hyping the usual sales boom amid calls by Beijing to promote “common prosperity.”
News & Analysis
Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
How to Tap the World’s Largest Online Shopping Festival
BoF breaks down the consumer and tech trends luxury brands need to know to maximize their Singles' Day strategies this year.
How to Tap the World’s Largest Online Shopping Festival
BoF breaks down the consumer and tech trends luxury brands need to know to maximize their Singles' Day strategies this year.
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China
Alibaba Singles’ Day Set to Challenge $31 Billion Record
The shopping day has become an indicator of Chinese consumer health.
Alibaba Singles’ Day Set to Challenge $31 Billion Record
The shopping day has become an indicator of Chinese consumer health.
Technology
How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
How Fashion's Unicorns Are Navigating a Post-WeWork World
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's financial results, Burberry's ongoing turnaround and Alibaba's Singles Day. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
China
Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day
The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.
Alibaba Eyes Another Record Singles' Day
The Chinese online retailer predicts a surge in sales during the country's 24-hour shopping spree, with over 500 million users expected to participate.
China
Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales
The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.
Alibaba Sets Singles' Day Record With $31 Billion in Sales
The company reported that Xiaomi, Apple and Dyson products were the top three brands in early sales.
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News & Analysis
Fashion's Biggest Holiday
This week, everyone will be talking about Alibaba's Singles' Day, the release of Hedi Slimane's first Celine accessories and Neighborhood Goods' take on the department store. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion's Biggest Holiday
This week, everyone will be talking about Alibaba's Singles' Day, the release of Hedi Slimane's first Celine accessories and Neighborhood Goods' take on the department store. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree
A look back at the retail extravaganza.
How Singles' Day in China Became the Biggest Shopping Spree
A look back at the retail extravaganza.
News & Analysis
Move Over Singles’ Day: Alipay’s ’12.12’ Event Breaks Records
"Alipay’s event is growing quickly. This year, more than 110 million consumers participated in its 12.12 event, up from around just more than 28
Move Over Singles’ Day: Alipay’s ’12.12’ Event Breaks Records
"Alipay’s event is growing quickly. This year, more than 110 million consumers participated in its 12.12 event, up from around just more than 28
News & Analysis
China’s M-Commerce Explosion Drives 32 Percent Singles’ Day Sales Growth
"$14.6 billion of the orders were made on mobile devices, taking up about 82 percent of all orders and marking 657 million different deliveries."
China’s M-Commerce Explosion Drives 32 Percent Singles’ Day Sales Growth
"$14.6 billion of the orders were made on mobile devices, taking up about 82 percent of all orders and marking 657 million different deliveries."
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.