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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Financial Markets
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
JD Sports Sprints Ahead on Demand for Trainers, Track Pants
The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter.
News & Analysis
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
Adidas Wins World Cup Race, but Nike Kicks Back at Ground Level
Adidas has managed to kick Nike out of the top spot where it really matters: in sales to consumers who play for fun.
News & Analysis
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
Adidas Edges Nike in World Cup Team Sponsorship
The sponsorship stakes are high, with Nike and Adidas jointly selling almost $5 billion worth of soccer gear last year.
News & Analysis
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Two Billionaires Bet They Can Sell Sports Merch to the World
Fanatics Inc, which replaced Nike this year as the biggest seller of player merchandise, is planning a global push after a $1 billion investment. But US-style sports merchandise could be a tougher sell abroad.
Technology
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
News & Analysis
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Adidas Loses Rulings Over Skechers' Alleged 'Springblade' Knockoffs
A federal judge has rejected Adidas effort to block Skechers USA Inc from selling athletic sneakers that it said copied its "Springblade" concept.
Retail
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Adidas CEO Says Top Team Now 'Ideal' After Management Shakeout
Chief executive Kasper Rorsted said his top team was now complete after the departure of two executives who served for years under his predecessor and the appointment of the first woman to the executive board since 1993.
Retail
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Adidas Sells Golf Businesses to Focus on Core Brands
The world’s second largest sport apparel company said it is focusing on its core brands, having already announced its intention to sell the golf companies by 2016.
Retail
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Adidas Names New Head of Global Operations
The move is one of latest changes in the sportwear company's senior management since its new chief executive Kaspar Rorsted took over his role in October.
Retail
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
JD Sports Rides Athleisure Wave to Success
Against a backdrop of job losses and bankruptcies in the rest of Britain’s retail sector, JD has found itself in a sweet spot.
Marketing
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
News Bites | SoulCycle Reveals Laird+Partners Campaign, Balmain Appoints New CEO
In today's News Bites, SoulCycle reveals its first ever campaign by Trey Laird and Balmain appoints a former Valentino executive as its new CEO.
Retail
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
Under Armour Shares Could Rise More Than 30 Percent
The company is likely to increase sales at a double-digit clip for years to come, according to a Barron's report.
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.