Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions
Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.
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Retail
The Debrief | The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion?
The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.
The Debrief | The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion?
The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.
Retail
Shein to Set up Huge Vietnam Warehouse in US Tariff Hedge, Reuters Reports
The fast-fashion e-tailer is leasing its first warehouse in Vietnam, in hopes of reducing exposure to unpredictable US-China trade tensions.
Shein to Set up Huge Vietnam Warehouse in US Tariff Hedge, Reuters Reports
The fast-fashion e-tailer is leasing its first warehouse in Vietnam, in hopes of reducing exposure to unpredictable US-China trade tensions.
Retail
Retailers Rush to Save US Summer Shopping Season
Following a temporary US tariff cut on Chinese imports, US retailers are accelerating efforts to import summer merchandise from China, reversing a previous slowdown in orders.
Retailers Rush to Save US Summer Shopping Season
Following a temporary US tariff cut on Chinese imports, US retailers are accelerating efforts to import summer merchandise from China, reversing a previous slowdown in orders.
Retail
Shein Lowers Prices to Lure Back US Shoppers After Tariff Cut
Shein reduced its US retail prices after a temporary cut in US tariffs on Chinese imports, aiming to regain customers who were deterred by previous price increases.
Shein Lowers Prices to Lure Back US Shoppers After Tariff Cut
Shein reduced its US retail prices after a temporary cut in US tariffs on Chinese imports, aiming to regain customers who were deterred by previous price increases.
Retail
The Tariff-Proof International Expansion Playbook
As the impact of tariffs on the industry sets in, a few American brands are turning their attention to overseas markets, and building resilient supply chains that can withstand indefinite uncertainty.
The Tariff-Proof International Expansion Playbook
As the impact of tariffs on the industry sets in, a few American brands are turning their attention to overseas markets, and building resilient supply chains that can withstand indefinite uncertainty.
Retail
US Tax Bill to End Duty-Free Imports of Cheap Foreign Goods
The provision would put into law and expand an executive order that came into force earlier this month, halting the ‘de minimis exemption’ for Chinese imports worth less than $800.
US Tax Bill to End Duty-Free Imports of Cheap Foreign Goods
The provision would put into law and expand an executive order that came into force earlier this month, halting the ‘de minimis exemption’ for Chinese imports worth less than $800.
Retail
The Debrief | TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem
A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.
The Debrief | TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem
A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.
Retail
US to Slash Tariff on Small China Parcels From 120% to 54%
The US has cut the tariff on small parcels from China and Hong Kong by more than half following a 90-day pause in the trade war between the two nations.
US to Slash Tariff on Small China Parcels From 120% to 54%
The US has cut the tariff on small parcels from China and Hong Kong by more than half following a 90-day pause in the trade war between the two nations.
Retail
With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion
Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.
With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion
Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.
Retail
US and China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs
The 90-day pause will significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs between the two countries, offering a temporary reprieve from an increasingly intense trade war.
US and China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs
The 90-day pause will significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs between the two countries, offering a temporary reprieve from an increasingly intense trade war.
Retail
US, China Cite ‘Substantial Progress’ in Geneva Trade Talks
Neither side immediately announced specific measures, but the two biggest economies agreed to create a mechanism for further talks, said Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would share details on Monday.
US, China Cite ‘Substantial Progress’ in Geneva Trade Talks
Neither side immediately announced specific measures, but the two biggest economies agreed to create a mechanism for further talks, said Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would share details on Monday.
Sustainability
Tariff Windfall Tests Limits of India’s Apparel Factories
As US retailers shift orders from China and Bangladesh to capitalise on lower tariffs, apparel factories in India’s textile hub of Tiruppur are scrambling to meet demand and are held back by a deepening skilled labour shortage, cost pressures, and fragmented manufacturing capacity.
Tariff Windfall Tests Limits of India’s Apparel Factories
As US retailers shift orders from China and Bangladesh to capitalise on lower tariffs, apparel factories in India’s textile hub of Tiruppur are scrambling to meet demand and are held back by a deepening skilled labour shortage, cost pressures, and fragmented manufacturing capacity.
The News in Brief
Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty
The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.
Shein Said to Weigh Cost Reset for Late Backers Before IPO
The retailer is considering lowering the investment cost for late backers who came in at a valuation of up to $64 billion as it prepares to list at a much lower value, people familiar with the matter said.
GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Will Spotlight Galliano
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puma Results Show Progress on Turnaround
The German sports brand posted a narrower loss in the second quarter as it pushed ahead with an effort to restore growth next year.
DSM-Firmenich’s Fragrance-Led Core Profit Beat Sends Shares Higher
DSM-Firmenich beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings, said full-year sales growth should reach the upper end of its target range on the back of broad-based volume growth.