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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What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
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A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.
A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.
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When the Name Game Gets Serious in China
In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.
When the Name Game Gets Serious in China
In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.
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Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day
In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.
Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day
In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.
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China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug
In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.
China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug
In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.
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The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia
This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.
The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia
This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.
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The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
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The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
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The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol
This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.
The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol
This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.
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The China Edit | China-America Trade War, Rooster Craze Annoys Shoppers
A trade war with China may yield dangerous consequences for American brands, while fashion houses appear to fall out of touch with Chinese consumers.
The China Edit | China-America Trade War, Rooster Craze Annoys Shoppers
A trade war with China may yield dangerous consequences for American brands, while fashion houses appear to fall out of touch with Chinese consumers.
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The China Edit | Millennial Spending Poses Debt Risk, Michael Jordan Scores Legal Win
Spending and borrowing by Chinese millennials poses a risk to China's fast-growing debt, and basketball player Michael Jordan scores a legal win for his Chinese name.
The China Edit | Millennial Spending Poses Debt Risk, Michael Jordan Scores Legal Win
Spending and borrowing by Chinese millennials poses a risk to China's fast-growing debt, and basketball player Michael Jordan scores a legal win for his Chinese name.
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The China Edit | Big Spenders Reappear, China Rethinks Counterfeit Hunters
China's wealthiest shoppers are spending at home again providing a welcome boost for the world's luxury brands and how the government country is rethinking its laws about how to report counterfeit products.
The China Edit | Big Spenders Reappear, China Rethinks Counterfeit Hunters
China's wealthiest shoppers are spending at home again providing a welcome boost for the world's luxury brands and how the government country is rethinking its laws about how to report counterfeit products.
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.