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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Luxury
Chanel Says It Is Cooperating in Italy Labour Probe, Has Cut Ties With Subcontractor
The French fashion house said cut ties weeks ago with the subcontractor concerned, instructing its packaging supplier to end the relationship two days after receiving an alert on May 18.
Chanel Says It Is Cooperating in Italy Labour Probe, Has Cut Ties With Subcontractor
The French fashion house said cut ties weeks ago with the subcontractor concerned, instructing its packaging supplier to end the relationship two days after receiving an alert on May 18.
Luxury
Italian Police Visit Fashion Firms Including Cucinelli and Moncler in Labour Probe
Police visited nine high-end fashion firms as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of workers at subcontractors.
Italian Police Visit Fashion Firms Including Cucinelli and Moncler in Labour Probe
Police visited nine high-end fashion firms as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of workers at subcontractors.
Sustainability
How to Fight Extreme Heat in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Record-breaking temperatures are threatening worker health and disrupting production, but there are simple, cost-effective steps the industry can take to adapt.
How to Fight Extreme Heat in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Record-breaking temperatures are threatening worker health and disrupting production, but there are simple, cost-effective steps the industry can take to adapt.
Retail
US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers
Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.
US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers
Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.
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Luxury
Italian Court Lifts Controls Placed on Valentino Unit Over Labour Practices
The special administration imposed on a unit of the luxury group over labour practices of its Chinese-owned subcontractors has ended early.
Italian Court Lifts Controls Placed on Valentino Unit Over Labour Practices
The special administration imposed on a unit of the luxury group over labour practices of its Chinese-owned subcontractors has ended early.
Beauty
India Probes Fragrance Giants Over Deals Not to Poach Workers
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.
India Probes Fragrance Giants Over Deals Not to Poach Workers
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.
Luxury
Harrods Hasn’t Fully Reckoned With Former Owner’s Abuse, Victims Say
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
Harrods Hasn’t Fully Reckoned With Former Owner’s Abuse, Victims Say
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
Sustainability
Can Fashion Stop Wasting So Much Water?
Fresh solutions to water scarcity in the supply chain, sourcing shifts and regulatory recalibration are reshaping fashion’s sustainability playbook.
Can Fashion Stop Wasting So Much Water?
Fresh solutions to water scarcity in the supply chain, sourcing shifts and regulatory recalibration are reshaping fashion’s sustainability playbook.
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Sustainability
EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.
EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.
Luxury
Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
Sustainability
Cyclone in Sri Lanka Impacts Multiple Garment Factories
A week after devastating floods, the industry association in Sri Lanka says multiple large facilities have been impacted, as recovery efforts for affected workers are underway.
Cyclone in Sri Lanka Impacts Multiple Garment Factories
A week after devastating floods, the industry association in Sri Lanka says multiple large facilities have been impacted, as recovery efforts for affected workers are underway.
Sustainability
Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?
A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.
Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?
A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.
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.