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
What a Fashion Company Is Worth Today
In an era of austerity on Wall Street, apparel businesses are more likely to be valued on their profits rather than sales, which usually means lower payouts for founders and investors. That is, if they can find a buyer in the first place.
What a Fashion Company Is Worth Today
In an era of austerity on Wall Street, apparel businesses are more likely to be valued on their profits rather than sales, which usually means lower payouts for founders and investors. That is, if they can find a buyer in the first place.
Sustainability
Where Is the Money to Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Decarbonising the industry is expected to take $1 trillion over the coming decades. Where that money will come from and how it’s distributed remain open questions.
Where Is the Money to Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Decarbonising the industry is expected to take $1 trillion over the coming decades. Where that money will come from and how it’s distributed remain open questions.
Beauty
How to Win Over Investors in a Beauty Downturn
Funding rounds are getting slimmer, smaller and more spaced out, but investors still want to find – and fund – the next big thing. Here’s what’s catching their attention in 2024.
How to Win Over Investors in a Beauty Downturn
Funding rounds are getting slimmer, smaller and more spaced out, but investors still want to find – and fund – the next big thing. Here’s what’s catching their attention in 2024.
Beauty
L’Oréal Bets on Longevity Biotech Company Timeline
Founded in 2007, Timeline focuses on ageing and longevity with proprietary technology called Mitopure, which is incorporated into its line of supplements and topical skincare.
L’Oréal Bets on Longevity Biotech Company Timeline
Founded in 2007, Timeline focuses on ageing and longevity with proprietary technology called Mitopure, which is incorporated into its line of supplements and topical skincare.
Direct-to-Consumer
DTC Brands See a Long-Delayed Path to Exit in 2024
While the DTC landscape’s turbulence isn’t completely over for brands, the prospect of a better economy in 2024 is encouraging profitable brands that shied away from M&A last year to start preparing for an exit.
DTC Brands See a Long-Delayed Path to Exit in 2024
While the DTC landscape’s turbulence isn’t completely over for brands, the prospect of a better economy in 2024 is encouraging profitable brands that shied away from M&A last year to start preparing for an exit.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why Some DTC Brands Are Raising Debt, Not Venture Capital
In a conservative investment environment, the few start-ups that can access traditional venture capital are opting to take out loans, and battle higher interest rates, to fund business essentials like marketing and inventory.
Why Some DTC Brands Are Raising Debt, Not Venture Capital
In a conservative investment environment, the few start-ups that can access traditional venture capital are opting to take out loans, and battle higher interest rates, to fund business essentials like marketing and inventory.
Direct-to-Consumer
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan from Gordon Brothers
The investment firm announced the financing on Wednesday.
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan from Gordon Brothers
The investment firm announced the financing on Wednesday.
Topics
Stella McCartney and VC Firm Collaborative Fund Launch $200 Million Climate Solutions-Focused Fund
The fund, Collab SOS, will invest in companies working to develop more sustainable materials, ingredients, energy and supply chains the Series A and B level.
Stella McCartney and VC Firm Collaborative Fund Launch $200 Million Climate Solutions-Focused Fund
The fund, Collab SOS, will invest in companies working to develop more sustainable materials, ingredients, energy and supply chains the Series A and B level.
Retail
Shein Raising Funds at $100 Billion Value
The online retailer is in talks with potential investors to raise about $1 billion, sources say.
Shein Raising Funds at $100 Billion Value
The online retailer is in talks with potential investors to raise about $1 billion, sources say.
Retail
Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations
As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.
Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations
As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.
Financial Markets
Arnault-Backed Private Equity Firm L Catterton Plans for Possible Summer IPO
The firm, which manages roughly $30 billion in assets, has hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to explore its options.
Arnault-Backed Private Equity Firm L Catterton Plans for Possible Summer IPO
The firm, which manages roughly $30 billion in assets, has hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to explore its options.
Sustainability
Understanding the Power of Mycelium and the Mushroom Movement
An oft-overlooked natural asset, mushrooms are not just infiltrating the fashion industry, but also have the potential to unlock new ways of thinking and healing.
Understanding the Power of Mycelium and the Mushroom Movement
An oft-overlooked natural asset, mushrooms are not just infiltrating the fashion industry, but also have the potential to unlock new ways of thinking and healing.
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.