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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Financial Markets
L Catterton: Finding Value in a Tough Market
Nikhil Thukral, managing partner at the LVMH-affiliated private equity fund, talks about the ingredients of winning companies, the dynamics challenging fashion's incumbents and how economic shifts are shaping investor strategies in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
L Catterton: Finding Value in a Tough Market
Nikhil Thukral, managing partner at the LVMH-affiliated private equity fund, talks about the ingredients of winning companies, the dynamics challenging fashion's incumbents and how economic shifts are shaping investor strategies in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Financial Markets
This Week: Waiting for the Shein IPO
The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment.
This Week: Waiting for the Shein IPO
The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment.
Financial Markets
The Year Ahead: The Future of Fashion Deal-Making
For fashion’s private market investors, deal-making may provide less-than-ideal returns and raise questions about the long-term value creation opportunities across parts of the fashion industry, reports The State of Fashion 2024.
The Year Ahead: The Future of Fashion Deal-Making
For fashion’s private market investors, deal-making may provide less-than-ideal returns and raise questions about the long-term value creation opportunities across parts of the fashion industry, reports The State of Fashion 2024.
Financial Markets
E-Commerce Stocks Face Lofty Hopes After Pandemic-Fuelled Demand
The surge in demand, and share price, may not live up to sales growth predictions.
E-Commerce Stocks Face Lofty Hopes After Pandemic-Fuelled Demand
The surge in demand, and share price, may not live up to sales growth predictions.
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China
Alibaba and JD.com Face US Threat. Should Brands Be Concerned?
New US legislation could cause an exodus of Chinese tech giants from American stock exchanges. At a time when fashion companies are more reliant than ever on these e-commerce players the stakes are high.
Alibaba and JD.com Face US Threat. Should Brands Be Concerned?
New US legislation could cause an exodus of Chinese tech giants from American stock exchanges. At a time when fashion companies are more reliant than ever on these e-commerce players the stakes are high.
Retail
Report: JD.com to File for $2 Billion Hong Kong Second Listing
The e-commerce platform's potential listing could come as early as the second half of the year.
Report: JD.com to File for $2 Billion Hong Kong Second Listing
The e-commerce platform's potential listing could come as early as the second half of the year.
Financial Markets
Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?
Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.
Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?
Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.
Global Markets
How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis
What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.
How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis
What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.
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Financial Markets
Stocks Hit As Oil Prices Slump
Trading on US stock exchanges was halted immediately after opening, as the benchmark S&P 500 fell to its lowest since June 2019.
Stocks Hit As Oil Prices Slump
Trading on US stock exchanges was halted immediately after opening, as the benchmark S&P 500 fell to its lowest since June 2019.
Fashion Week
Kanye West’s Paris Fashion Week Surprise
This week, everyone will be talking about Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week, the watch industry's troubles and the coronavirus' financial impact. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Kanye West’s Paris Fashion Week Surprise
This week, everyone will be talking about Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week, the watch industry's troubles and the coronavirus' financial impact. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Report: MyTheresa to List on New York Stock Exchange
The luxury e-commerce platform's owner Neiman Marcus is working with Morgan Stanley on the planned listing, which could take place as early as April, according to people familiar with the matter.
Report: MyTheresa to List on New York Stock Exchange
The luxury e-commerce platform's owner Neiman Marcus is working with Morgan Stanley on the planned listing, which could take place as early as April, according to people familiar with the matter.
News & Analysis
For J.C. Penney CEO, Debt Haunts Turnaround Bid
The ailing American department store chain's CEO is shifting the company's strategic priorities in attempts to tackle its $154 million first-quarter financial loss.
For J.C. Penney CEO, Debt Haunts Turnaround Bid
The ailing American department store chain's CEO is shifting the company's strategic priorities in attempts to tackle its $154 million first-quarter financial loss.
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.