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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News & Analysis
Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers
The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.
Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers
The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.
Retail
Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt
Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.
Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt
Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.
Sustainability
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
Financial Markets
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
China's Retail Sales Growth Falls to 16-Year Low
China is experiencing lagging retail sales and industrial output amid trade tensions with the United States.
China's Retail Sales Growth Falls to 16-Year Low
China is experiencing lagging retail sales and industrial output amid trade tensions with the United States.
China
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War
The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War
The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.
News & Analysis
Retailers, Already Planning for the 2019 Holidays, Expected to Get Whacked by Tariffs
"The hike will also cost the average American family of four $767, according to a report by the Trade Partnership."
Retailers, Already Planning for the 2019 Holidays, Expected to Get Whacked by Tariffs
"The hike will also cost the average American family of four $767, according to a report by the Trade Partnership."
China
China's JD Reports Slowest Revenue Growth On Record in Q1
JD.com is experiencing a period of slow revenue growth as the company undergoes restructuring.
China's JD Reports Slowest Revenue Growth On Record in Q1
JD.com is experiencing a period of slow revenue growth as the company undergoes restructuring.
China
US Escalates Trade War With China Amid Negotiations
President Trump issued orders for the tariff increase, saying China "broke the deal" by reneging on earlier commitments.
US Escalates Trade War With China Amid Negotiations
President Trump issued orders for the tariff increase, saying China "broke the deal" by reneging on earlier commitments.
China
Trump Vows New Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hike US tariffs on $200 billion (£152 billion) worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon, marking a major escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Trump Vows New Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hike US tariffs on $200 billion (£152 billion) worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon, marking a major escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
China
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Global Markets
Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment
The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.
Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment
The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.
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.