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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Bits & Bytes | Bonobos Raises $55M, Rakuten's $100M Tech Fund, Wish App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Bonobos Raises $55M, Rakuten's $100M Tech Fund, Wish App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait
Swatch Waiting With Apple for Smartwatch Market to Grow
ZURICH, Switzerland — Swatch Group AG Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek doesn't mind losing the lead in smartwatches. For now, he's happy to wait
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Bits & Bytes | Mary Meeker's Internet Trends, Intel, MySale, Apple Buys Beats
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Mary Meeker's Internet Trends, Intel, MySale, Apple Buys Beats
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Google Glass Products Coming From Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear Maker
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA, which owns eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, to help the Web
Google Glass Products Coming From Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear Maker
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc. is partnering with Luxottica Group SpA, which owns eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, to help the Web
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Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
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Why Wearable Devices Will Never Be As Disruptive As Smartphones
"Four key problems prevent wearables from reaching a mass market - but they still have some important applications."
Why Wearable Devices Will Never Be As Disruptive As Smartphones
"Four key problems prevent wearables from reaching a mass market - but they still have some important applications."
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The Future of Wearable Technology
"We’re at the dawn of a new industry loosely called "wearable technology" that may have reached $4.6 billion in sales around the world already this
The Future of Wearable Technology
"We’re at the dawn of a new industry loosely called "wearable technology" that may have reached $4.6 billion in sales around the world already this
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Did Apple Hire Former Yves Saint Laurent CEO to Work on Wearables?
Amidst a wearable technology market that's set to explode, Apple has announced that former Yves Saint Laurent CEO Paul Deneve has joined the company to work on "special projects," reporting directly to chief executive Tim Cook.
Did Apple Hire Former Yves Saint Laurent CEO to Work on Wearables?
Amidst a wearable technology market that's set to explode, Apple has announced that former Yves Saint Laurent CEO Paul Deneve has joined the company to work on "special projects," reporting directly to chief executive Tim Cook.
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Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has issued a report on the rise of the wearable technology market, which, it says, has hit "an inflection point" and will have "a significant and pervasive impact on the economy," reaching $30-$50 billion over the next 3-5 years.
Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has issued a report on the rise of the wearable technology market, which, it says, has hit "an inflection point" and will have "a significant and pervasive impact on the economy," reaching $30-$50 billion over the next 3-5 years.
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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.