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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Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know
At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Apple’s 2018 Event: What Fashion Needs to Know
At its latest special event, Apple unveiled its largest-ever iPhone and a heart-tracking watch. BoF breaks down the key takeaways for the fashion industry.
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Bits & Bytes | Google to Invest in JD.com, Too Many Ads Discourage Shoppers
This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers.
Bits & Bytes | Google to Invest in JD.com, Too Many Ads Discourage Shoppers
This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers.
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Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
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Fossil Soars as Wearables, E-Commerce Fuels Sales
Sales of wearable devices nearly doubled last year to more than $300 million and now account for 14 percent of Fossil's watch revenue.
Fossil Soars as Wearables, E-Commerce Fuels Sales
Sales of wearable devices nearly doubled last year to more than $300 million and now account for 14 percent of Fossil's watch revenue.
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Bits & Bytes | Digital-Only Magazine Covers, Fashion and Wearables
This week, digital magazine covers are bringing media brands into the new age, while fashion's love affair with wearables may be over.
Bits & Bytes | Digital-Only Magazine Covers, Fashion and Wearables
This week, digital magazine covers are bringing media brands into the new age, while fashion's love affair with wearables may be over.
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Former YSL Chief Paul Deneve Exits Apple
The luxury executive joined the tech company in 2013 to work on unnamed ‘special projects,’ which is thought to mean Apple Watch.
Former YSL Chief Paul Deneve Exits Apple
The luxury executive joined the tech company in 2013 to work on unnamed ‘special projects,’ which is thought to mean Apple Watch.
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Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist
This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Is Winning the Wearables Race, Poshmark's Personal Stylist
This week, Apple retakes top global wearables spot with the third generation Apple Watch, while Poshmark partners with Amazon for a voice-enabled styling engine.
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Bits & Bytes | Levi's Tech Jacket, How Burberry Uses AI to Boost Sales
This week, Levi's launches high-tech cycling jacket with Google, and the ways Burberry uses artificial intelligence to personalise consumer experience.
Bits & Bytes | Levi's Tech Jacket, How Burberry Uses AI to Boost Sales
This week, Levi's launches high-tech cycling jacket with Google, and the ways Burberry uses artificial intelligence to personalise consumer experience.
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Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
Nike Unveils 'Connected' Jersey for NBA Partnership
Stefan Olander, Nike’s vice president of digital, tells BoF how the jersey will bring basketball fans closer to the game.
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Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Private Labels, Why Fashion Loves Android Wear
This week, how Amazon's private label brands are fuelling its business, while brands cranking out new Android Wear devices are as far from typical electronics companies as one can get.
Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Private Labels, Why Fashion Loves Android Wear
This week, how Amazon's private label brands are fuelling its business, while brands cranking out new Android Wear devices are as far from typical electronics companies as one can get.
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What Happened to Wearables?
The once-hyped wearable tech market has struggled to find its footing. What worked, what didn’t and what’s next?
What Happened to Wearables?
The once-hyped wearable tech market has struggled to find its footing. What worked, what didn’t and what’s next?
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Bits & Bytes | How Fashion is Embracing AR, Do Consumers Really Want 'Smart' Products?
This week, W Magazine's augmented reality-powered issue, and is there consumer demand for 'smart' products?
Bits & Bytes | How Fashion is Embracing AR, Do Consumers Really Want 'Smart' Products?
This week, W Magazine's augmented reality-powered issue, and is there consumer demand for 'smart' 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.