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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Retail
This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
Retail
Birkenstock Expects Quarterly Revenue Below Expectations Amid Tariff Pressures
The sandal maker’s business has been hampered by US tariffs on the EU and consumers turning more cautious on non-essential spending.
Birkenstock Expects Quarterly Revenue Below Expectations Amid Tariff Pressures
The sandal maker’s business has been hampered by US tariffs on the EU and consumers turning more cautious on non-essential spending.
Retail
More Than 1,000 Companies Are Suing Trump Over His Tariffs
Companies are flocking to challenge the administration's import taxes in court, after the Supreme Court started asking tough questions.
More Than 1,000 Companies Are Suing Trump Over His Tariffs
Companies are flocking to challenge the administration's import taxes in court, after the Supreme Court started asking tough questions.
Retail
The Debrief | The Themes That Will Define the 2026 Fashion Agenda
Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with BoF correspondent Marc Bain to unpack why executives are calling 2026 a ‘challenging’ year.
The Debrief | The Themes That Will Define the 2026 Fashion Agenda
Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with BoF correspondent Marc Bain to unpack why executives are calling 2026 a ‘challenging’ year.
News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From subdued consumer confidence to AI’s expanding role in business, The State of Fashion 2026 sets out the key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry in the year ahead.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From subdued consumer confidence to AI’s expanding role in business, The State of Fashion 2026 sets out the key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry in the year ahead.
Retail
Despite Tariffs, China Consumer Giants Push Into the US As Domestic Market Stalls
Brands like Urban Revivo and Pop Mart are expanding into the US retail market to seek higher margins and offset slower domestic spending.
Despite Tariffs, China Consumer Giants Push Into the US As Domestic Market Stalls
Brands like Urban Revivo and Pop Mart are expanding into the US retail market to seek higher margins and offset slower domestic spending.
Luxury
Swiss Watch Exports Fell in November Before US Tariff Reprieve
Exports dropped 7.3% in November from a year earlier as companies waited for the US agreement to ease punitive import tariffs to take effect.
Swiss Watch Exports Fell in November Before US Tariff Reprieve
Exports dropped 7.3% in November from a year earlier as companies waited for the US agreement to ease punitive import tariffs to take effect.
Beauty
How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Fragrance Boom
US-imposed tariffs were blamed for slowdowns in the earnings reports of several prominent fragrance makers, but the full picture of what’s next for the category goes a little deeper.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Fragrance Boom
US-imposed tariffs were blamed for slowdowns in the earnings reports of several prominent fragrance makers, but the full picture of what’s next for the category goes a little deeper.
Retail
This Week: Lululemon’s Low Expectations; A Potential Tariff Surprise
The athleisure giant has struggled this year, but there are bright spots. And the US Supreme Court may or may not issue its decision on Trump’s tariffs.
This Week: Lululemon’s Low Expectations; A Potential Tariff Surprise
The athleisure giant has struggled this year, but there are bright spots. And the US Supreme Court may or may not issue its decision on Trump’s tariffs.
Luxury
Swiss Lawmakers File Criminal Complaint Over Trump-Tariff Gifts, Including Rolex Clock
Two Swiss MPs urged the Office of the Attorney General to investigate whether the gifts were tantamount to bribery of foreign officials.
Swiss Lawmakers File Criminal Complaint Over Trump-Tariff Gifts, Including Rolex Clock
Two Swiss MPs urged the Office of the Attorney General to investigate whether the gifts were tantamount to bribery of foreign officials.
Retail
US Thanksgiving Online Sales Expected to Rise 6%
Despite tariff-induced uncertainty, Thanksgiving spending is predicted to reach $8.6 billion due to steep discounting.
US Thanksgiving Online Sales Expected to Rise 6%
Despite tariff-induced uncertainty, Thanksgiving spending is predicted to reach $8.6 billion due to steep discounting.
Retail
Small US Retailers Face Holiday Supply Chaos Due to Trump Tariffs
Many small retailers are facing inventory issues and have been forced to choose between paying steep duties or finding new suppliers.
Small US Retailers Face Holiday Supply Chaos Due to Trump Tariffs
Many small retailers are facing inventory issues and have been forced to choose between paying steep duties or finding new suppliers.
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.