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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Beauty
The Best of BoF 2024: When Beauty Trends Tap Culture
This year, marketing efforts for everything from skincare to fragrance targeted new cohorts — Gen Alpha, male athletes, pet owners, “MomTok” — and across more channels than ever.
The Best of BoF 2024: When Beauty Trends Tap Culture
This year, marketing efforts for everything from skincare to fragrance targeted new cohorts — Gen Alpha, male athletes, pet owners, “MomTok” — and across more channels than ever.
Retail
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion’s Obsession Reaches Fever Pitch
In 2024, the sneaker world was rocked by missteps and management change at Nike, which now faces a difficult turnaround as challengers like On and Hoka continue their assault. Meanwhile, fashion’s fixation on sport reached a new pitch at the Paris Olympics and shows no signs of letting up.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion’s Obsession Reaches Fever Pitch
In 2024, the sneaker world was rocked by missteps and management change at Nike, which now faces a difficult turnaround as challengers like On and Hoka continue their assault. Meanwhile, fashion’s fixation on sport reached a new pitch at the Paris Olympics and shows no signs of letting up.
Retail
Nike Told to Compensate Workers in High-Profile Labour Controversy
An independent investigation commissioned by The Fair Labour Association — a human rights monitoring organisation that counts Nike as a member — identified several “significant issues” in a long-standing case of alleged wage theft.
Nike Told to Compensate Workers in High-Profile Labour Controversy
An independent investigation commissioned by The Fair Labour Association — a human rights monitoring organisation that counts Nike as a member — identified several “significant issues” in a long-standing case of alleged wage theft.
Retail
5 Takeaways from Nike’s Earnings
New CEO Elliott Hill outlined his plan to turn Nike around as the company battled through another challenging quarter. There are signs of progress, but it’s going to be a long road back.
5 Takeaways from Nike’s Earnings
New CEO Elliott Hill outlined his plan to turn Nike around as the company battled through another challenging quarter. There are signs of progress, but it’s going to be a long road back.
Retail
Why Are Sneaker Collaborations So Boring?
Sneaker giants often have a ‘cheat code’ for tie-ups with indie designers, insiders say, reflecting a lack of innovation among legacy players in the industry.
Why Are Sneaker Collaborations So Boring?
Sneaker giants often have a ‘cheat code’ for tie-ups with indie designers, insiders say, reflecting a lack of innovation among legacy players in the industry.
Retail
This Week: Nike’s Elliott Hill Takes the Stage
The company’s third-quarter earnings call will provide one of the first opportunities for CEO Elliott Hill to lay out his turnaround plan.
This Week: Nike’s Elliott Hill Takes the Stage
The company’s third-quarter earnings call will provide one of the first opportunities for CEO Elliott Hill to lay out his turnaround plan.
Sports
Indie Fragrance Brands’ Big Athlete Opportunity
Athletes are increasingly getting into fine fragrances, but so far indie fragrance brands haven't returned the favour. That may change as they realise sports stars offer access to a burgeoning new consumer market for scents: young men.
Indie Fragrance Brands’ Big Athlete Opportunity
Athletes are increasingly getting into fine fragrances, but so far indie fragrance brands haven't returned the favour. That may change as they realise sports stars offer access to a burgeoning new consumer market for scents: young men.
Technology
Puma Is Bringing AI-Generated Design to the Football Pitch
The sports brand is letting Manchester City fans create their own designs for the team’s uniform — no drawing skills needed — with one design to become the club’s third kit for the 2026 season.
Puma Is Bringing AI-Generated Design to the Football Pitch
The sports brand is letting Manchester City fans create their own designs for the team’s uniform — no drawing skills needed — with one design to become the club’s third kit for the 2026 season.
Luxury
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Reveals Plans for Paris Football Club
The family behind luxury's biggest conglomerate aims to turn Paris FC into a formidable rival to Paris Saint-Germain, investing significantly in the second-tier football club alongside Red Bull.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Reveals Plans for Paris Football Club
The family behind luxury's biggest conglomerate aims to turn Paris FC into a formidable rival to Paris Saint-Germain, investing significantly in the second-tier football club alongside Red Bull.
Sports
Has Fashion’s Convergence With Sports Gone Too Far?
The deluge of sports-inspired product releases and collaborations between brands and sports teams or athletes has saturated the market and started to spur a backlash. But insiders say there is still room for tie-ups which go beyond simple logo swaps or licensing deals.
Has Fashion’s Convergence With Sports Gone Too Far?
The deluge of sports-inspired product releases and collaborations between brands and sports teams or athletes has saturated the market and started to spur a backlash. But insiders say there is still room for tie-ups which go beyond simple logo swaps or licensing deals.
Retail
Sportswear Is Set for an Epic Showdown in 2025
The battle between challenger brands and incumbents is only set to intensify, pushing each camp to develop more innovative products and devise creative new ways to reach shoppers and tell their stories, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Sportswear Is Set for an Epic Showdown in 2025
The battle between challenger brands and incumbents is only set to intensify, pushing each camp to develop more innovative products and devise creative new ways to reach shoppers and tell their stories, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Sports
Salomon and Arc’teryx-Owner Amer Sports Reports Growing Sales and Profits
The group cited the continued strength of its flagship brand, Arc’teryx, and strong performances across its portfolio in China.
Salomon and Arc’teryx-Owner Amer Sports Reports Growing Sales and Profits
The group cited the continued strength of its flagship brand, Arc’teryx, and strong performances across its portfolio in China.
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.