Givaudan tops organic sales growth estimates on fragrance demand, shares rise
Swiss fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan reported higher than expected first-quarter like-for-like sales growth on Tuesday. Read More
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After tackling Kering’s debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge
Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it. Read More
“Public intervention is necessary to promote more sustainable fashion,” says Gilles Lipovetsky
Speaking at the International European Designer Fashion Days in Barcelona, renowned philosopher and sociologist Gilles Lipovetsky addressed key questions shaping the industry’s present and future. Read More
Nike appoints new innovation chief
Nike Inc. has promoted Andy Caine to the role of chief innovation officer, effective April 5. Read More
Stefano Cantino has been appointed co-CEO of Dolce & Gabbana
The former Gucci executive will work alongside Alfonso Dolce, the group’s chairman and chief executive. His appointment comes after the announcement of Stefano Gabbana’s resignation as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana. Read More
Mothercare turnaround still a work in progress after UK deal ended and Middle East hit by conflict
Mothercare has faced many challenges and they continue. It delivered a full-year trading update on Monday ahead of issuing its official results and said profit will be significantly below what it was a year earlier. Read More
God’s True Cashmere open first pop-up at Harrods, includes Joopiter collab
The latest brand to open a pop-up shop inside Knightsbridge, London luxury emporium Harrods is God’s True Cashmere, which has taken up residency for the next three months. Read More
Luxury brands face profits squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks Dubai Mall sales
Sales at Europe’s biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Iran conflict hit the sector’s fastest-growing market in the latest setback for the $400 billion industry. Read More
Vision Express launches new edit and campaign with Emma Willis
Opticians have always had strong links with fashion brands given their sales of those labels’ eyewear, but they’re also increasingly linking with celebrities. Read More
Samsonite Group, eyeing a Wall Street listing, will open a large Tumi store on the Champs-Élysées
2026 will be a transformative year for the Samsonite Group and its subsidiaries, marked by a stock market flotation for one of them and major ambitions for its retail network, including opening a large store in Paris. Read More