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.
social-commerce
Marketing
BoF LIVE: The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
A panel of experts unpack BoF’s latest case study “The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing.”
BoF LIVE: The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
A panel of experts unpack BoF’s latest case study “The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing.”
Workplace & Talent
Can Store Associates Work Remotely?
Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.
Can Store Associates Work Remotely?
Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.
Global Markets
Australian Luxury Fashion App Her Black Book Closes $1.16 Million Funding Round
The investment round was led by Andrew Hagger, the high-profile chief executive of Australian investment group Tattarang, which also owns RM Williams.
Australian Luxury Fashion App Her Black Book Closes $1.16 Million Funding Round
The investment round was led by Andrew Hagger, the high-profile chief executive of Australian investment group Tattarang, which also owns RM Williams.
Marketing
Case Study | The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
As the creator space has matured, brands must be thoughtful about crafting a strategy that leverages influencer marketing’s full power, considering everything from talent scouting to the effectiveness of metrics.
Case Study | The Complete Guide to Influencer Marketing
As the creator space has matured, brands must be thoughtful about crafting a strategy that leverages influencer marketing’s full power, considering everything from talent scouting to the effectiveness of metrics.
Partner Content
At Snap Inc., Making Augmented Reality Work for Fashion
More than 200 million Snapchat users experience augmented reality every day. Here, Snap Inc.’s vice president of product Peter Sellis shares AR’s most exciting use cases for fashion.
At Snap Inc., Making Augmented Reality Work for Fashion
More than 200 million Snapchat users experience augmented reality every day. Here, Snap Inc.’s vice president of product Peter Sellis shares AR’s most exciting use cases for fashion.
Technology
What Will It Take for Consumers to Embrace Virtual Fitting Rooms?
Long touted as a solution for e-commerce’s low conversion rates and ballooning returns, AR and AI-powered fit-tech is gaining momentum, but is still facing the same old challenges.
What Will It Take for Consumers to Embrace Virtual Fitting Rooms?
Long touted as a solution for e-commerce’s low conversion rates and ballooning returns, AR and AI-powered fit-tech is gaining momentum, but is still facing the same old challenges.
Global Markets
India’s Good Glamm Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organic Harvest
The beauty and personal care giant turned content provider, and newly-minted unicorn, has continued its acquisition spree by taking a majority stake in one of India's leading organic personal care brands.
India’s Good Glamm Group Acquires Majority Stake in Organic Harvest
The beauty and personal care giant turned content provider, and newly-minted unicorn, has continued its acquisition spree by taking a majority stake in one of India's leading organic personal care brands.
Luxury
The State of Fashion 2022: Q&A with the Authors
Please join us for a special #BoFLIVE Q&A session, exclusively for Professional Members, where the authors of The State of Fashion 2022, BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg, will answer your burning questions about the report’s key findings and predictions for the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2022: Q&A with the Authors
Please join us for a special #BoFLIVE Q&A session, exclusively for Professional Members, where the authors of The State of Fashion 2022, BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg, will answer your burning questions about the report’s key findings and predictions for the year ahead.
Beauty
The Year Ahead: Beauty’s Cautious Recovery
After being hit significantly by the pandemic, all categories within the beauty sector are performing strongly. However, the sector’s competitive intensity shows no signs of abating amid the growth in the year ahead.
The Year Ahead: Beauty’s Cautious Recovery
After being hit significantly by the pandemic, all categories within the beauty sector are performing strongly. However, the sector’s competitive intensity shows no signs of abating amid the growth in the year ahead.
China
Xiaohongshu Bans 29 Brands Over ‘False Marketing’ Accusations
International beauty and skincare players, including Neutrogena, Nivea and Dove are said to be among those caught up in the crackdown.
Xiaohongshu Bans 29 Brands Over ‘False Marketing’ Accusations
International beauty and skincare players, including Neutrogena, Nivea and Dove are said to be among those caught up in the crackdown.
Partner Content
Industry Insights from BoF and Shopify’s Executive Retail Forums
Throughout 2021, Shopify and BoF connected leading retail executives to share their challenges and discuss finding opportunity in disruption in a series of roundtables. Now, BoF shares the most actionable insights that emerged with its community.
Industry Insights from BoF and Shopify’s Executive Retail Forums
Throughout 2021, Shopify and BoF connected leading retail executives to share their challenges and discuss finding opportunity in disruption in a series of roundtables. Now, BoF shares the most actionable insights that emerged with its community.
China
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.
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.