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.

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.

The luxury giant has filed its roadmap to exit Chapter 11 this summer, confirming it will not sell Bergdorf Goodman. Under the new deal, bankruptcy lenders will take full ownership, wipe away billions in debt and set the stage for a leaner, more profitable operation.

The luxury giant has filed its roadmap to exit Chapter 11 this summer, confirming it will not sell Bergdorf Goodman. Under the new deal, bankruptcy lenders will take full ownership, wipe away billions in debt and set the stage for a leaner, more profitable operation.

The department store group aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer with a leaner store footprint and repaired vendor relationships.

The department store group aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer with a leaner store footprint and repaired vendor relationships.

The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’

The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’
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A surge in diaspora tourism to Ghana and Nigeria during the festive ‘Detty December’ season has become a bankable opportunity for brands eager to push into a new market — and shopping holiday.

A surge in diaspora tourism to Ghana and Nigeria during the festive ‘Detty December’ season has become a bankable opportunity for brands eager to push into a new market — and shopping holiday.

The new awards program, put on by incubator Growth Studio and sponsored by Boots and TikTok Shop, honoured the haircare and body labels with a grand prize that includes retailer placement and executive mentorship.

The new awards program, put on by incubator Growth Studio and sponsored by Boots and TikTok Shop, honoured the haircare and body labels with a grand prize that includes retailer placement and executive mentorship.

With a new CEO, a deeper push into fine scents and updated distribution channels, the mall mainstay is hoping to reestablish its position as a fragrance authority in the US.

With a new CEO, a deeper push into fine scents and updated distribution channels, the mall mainstay is hoping to reestablish its position as a fragrance authority in the US.

The retailer is seeking an investor to take on 49 percent of the New York luxury retailer, according to the Wall Street Journal. Proceeds will go towards easing a heavy debt load less than a year after acquiring Neiman Marcus.

The retailer is seeking an investor to take on 49 percent of the New York luxury retailer, according to the Wall Street Journal. Proceeds will go towards easing a heavy debt load less than a year after acquiring Neiman Marcus.
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Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.

Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.

As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.

As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.

In just six years, Kay Beauty has become India’s fastest-growing celebrity-founded beauty line. Kaif and Nykaa co-founder Adwaita Nayar spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about the brand’s global ambitions.

In just six years, Kay Beauty has become India’s fastest-growing celebrity-founded beauty line. Kaif and Nykaa co-founder Adwaita Nayar spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about the brand’s global ambitions.

The US beauty retailer announced that Martin Blok, formerly chief executive at Sephora, and Stephenie Landry, a former Amazon executive, would join its board of directors effective Sept 1.

The US beauty retailer announced that Martin Blok, formerly chief executive at Sephora, and Stephenie Landry, a former Amazon executive, would join its board of directors effective Sept 1.
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.
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.
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
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.
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
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.
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.
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.