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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Case Study | Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality
A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
Case Study | Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality
A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch Posts First Quarter Loss of $62 Million
The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.
Abercrombie & Fitch Posts First Quarter Loss of $62 Million
The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.
Retail
Britain's Arcadia in Talks Over Topshop's Australian Arm
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.
Britain's Arcadia in Talks Over Topshop's Australian Arm
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.
Retail
Rue21 Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The retailer, reeling under debt and declining foot traffic, is the latest in a long line of retailers filing for bankruptcy as shoppers shift their spending online.
Rue21 Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The retailer, reeling under debt and declining foot traffic, is the latest in a long line of retailers filing for bankruptcy as shoppers shift their spending online.
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Technology
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Dismisses Growth Shortfall
After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Dismisses Growth Shortfall
After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.
Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties
The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.
Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties
The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.
Retail
Report: Abercrombie & Fitch Hires Advisers to Field Takeover Approaches
The company's shares are trading at a 17-year low, making it a vulnerable acquisition target, having struggled as its logo-stamped t-shirts and sweaters have lost their fashion appeal.
Report: Abercrombie & Fitch Hires Advisers to Field Takeover Approaches
The company's shares are trading at a 17-year low, making it a vulnerable acquisition target, having struggled as its logo-stamped t-shirts and sweaters have lost their fashion appeal.
Retail
Op-Ed | Teenage Spending Habits Are at Odds With Investors' Retail Wisdom
A report showed that just because teens have jobs, that doesn't mean they want to spend their hard-earned money on clothing and shoes like they once did.
Op-Ed | Teenage Spending Habits Are at Odds With Investors' Retail Wisdom
A report showed that just because teens have jobs, that doesn't mean they want to spend their hard-earned money on clothing and shoes like they once did.
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Retail
Urban Outfitters Misses Fourth Quarter Forecasts
The results missed Wall Street expectations by one cent.
Urban Outfitters Misses Fourth Quarter Forecasts
The results missed Wall Street expectations by one cent.
Retail
Op-Ed | The Case for a Hollister Spinoff From Abercrombie
Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.
Op-Ed | The Case for a Hollister Spinoff From Abercrombie
Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.
Financial Markets
Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Skid
Abercrombie's net sales fell 6.5 percent to $821.73 million, down for the 15th straight quarter.
Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Skid
Abercrombie's net sales fell 6.5 percent to $821.73 million, down for the 15th straight quarter.
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Vintage Clothes Priced By Weight Attract Young Shoppers
"Anyone over 35 might look at you blankly if you mention vintage kilo sales, but they are increasingly popular with teenagers and students looking
Vintage Clothes Priced By Weight Attract Young Shoppers
"Anyone over 35 might look at you blankly if you mention vintage kilo sales, but they are increasingly popular with teenagers and students looking
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.