Skip to main content

The News In Brief

Luxury

Guillaume Henry To Leave Jean Patou

The LVMH-backed label said Henry’s departure, after seven years, was a ‘mutual decision’ as the fashion house explores ‘a different format for its future evolution.’

Luxury

Guillaume Henry To Leave Jean Patou

The LVMH-backed label said Henry’s departure, after seven years, was a ‘mutual decision’ as the fashion house explores ‘a different format for its future evolution.’


Luxury

Lanvin Group Sells High-End Italian Menswear Manufacturer Caruso

The Chinese-owned luxury group is focusing on its consumer-facing brands.

Luxury

Lanvin Group Sells High-End Italian Menswear Manufacturer Caruso

The Chinese-owned luxury group is focusing on its consumer-facing brands.


Technology

TikTok Hit by EU Ultimatum Over Addictive Design Dangers

The European Union has warned TikTok that it must redesign its platform to address addictive features or face substantial fines.

Technology

TikTok Hit by EU Ultimatum Over Addictive Design Dangers

The European Union has warned TikTok that it must redesign its platform to address addictive features or face substantial fines.


Beauty

French Beauty Exports Feel the Pain of Trump’s Tariffs

France’s exports to the US of signature products including champagne, perfume and cosmetics slumped at the end of last year, weighed by president Donald Trump’s tariffs and a weaker dollar.

Beauty

French Beauty Exports Feel the Pain of Trump’s Tariffs

France’s exports to the US of signature products including champagne, perfume and cosmetics slumped at the end of last year, weighed by president Donald Trump’s tariffs and a weaker dollar.


Luxury

Coperni Forgoes Paris Show Amid Shareholder Strife

The label’s relationship with Tomorrow London has ‘deteriorated significantly,’ founders Arnaud Vaillant and Sebastien Meyer said in a statement.

Luxury

Coperni Forgoes Paris Show Amid Shareholder Strife

The label’s relationship with Tomorrow London has ‘deteriorated significantly,’ founders Arnaud Vaillant and Sebastien Meyer said in a statement.


Beauty

Coty Shares Slide 14% After Pulling 2026 Guidance

The beleaguered American cosmetics maker also warned of a weaker third quarter to follow, with its new interim CEO saying the company was ‘not delivering as it should.’

Beauty

Coty Shares Slide 14% After Pulling 2026 Guidance

The beleaguered American cosmetics maker also warned of a weaker third quarter to follow, with its new interim CEO saying the company was ‘not delivering as it should.’


Luxury

Canada Goose Shares Sink Most in Six Years as Results Miss

The Toronto-listed stock plummeted as much as 24 percent on Thursday.

Luxury

Canada Goose Shares Sink Most in Six Years as Results Miss

The Toronto-listed stock plummeted as much as 24 percent on Thursday.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren Sales Growth Slows as Wary Consumers Pull Back

Sales growth decelerated in the most recent quarter in a sign that the company’s accessible luxury apparel is losing momentum with cautious shoppers.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Sales Growth Slows as Wary Consumers Pull Back

Sales growth decelerated in the most recent quarter in a sign that the company’s accessible luxury apparel is losing momentum with cautious shoppers.


Luxury

Coach’s Tabby Handbag Fuels Blowout Holiday Quarter for Parent Tapestry

Tapestry raised annual earnings targets again after strong demand for Coach’s Tabby handbags helped it comfortably beat holiday-quarter estimates.

Luxury

Coach’s Tabby Handbag Fuels Blowout Holiday Quarter for Parent Tapestry

Tapestry raised annual earnings targets again after strong demand for Coach’s Tabby handbags helped it comfortably beat holiday-quarter estimates.


Retail

Ssense Owners Receive Court Approval to Buy Back Company

The closing of the transaction that will see the embattled e-tailer’s founders retain ownership is still pending regulatory approval, according to an internal memo viewed by BoF.

Retail

Ssense Owners Receive Court Approval to Buy Back Company

The closing of the transaction that will see the embattled e-tailer’s founders retain ownership is still pending regulatory approval, according to an internal memo viewed by BoF.


Retail

Vestiaire Collective Expects First Profit in 2026

The fashion resale platform expects to rake in its first annual profit more than 15 years after its launch as it eyes expansion in the US.

Retail

Vestiaire Collective Expects First Profit in 2026

The fashion resale platform expects to rake in its first annual profit more than 15 years after its launch as it eyes expansion in the US.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Results Below Estimates as Marketing Costs Increase

The US cosmetics giant projected annual sales and profit slightly below estimates on Thursday, as it navigates a brand reset with increased marketing spend while it navigates tariff-related headwinds.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Results Below Estimates as Marketing Costs Increase

The US cosmetics giant projected annual sales and profit slightly below estimates on Thursday, as it navigates a brand reset with increased marketing spend while it navigates tariff-related headwinds.