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The Birkin bag maker is expected to report its weakest quarterly revenue growth since the end of 2021 when it releases sales figures on Thursday.

Since 2016, Kristin Noel Crawley has grown KNC Beauty slowly and steadily. Now, she’s ready for its big break.

Founders Ivan Pericoli and Benoît Astier de Villatte will now focus on the creative direction of the Paris-based ceramics and fragrance brand.

The tie-up between the French couture giant and the Hindi film star comes as luxury executives eye India’s high growth potential.

Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are expected to flood social media with ads targeting undecided voters, prompting brands to double down on alternative marketing channels in the lead up to holiday season.

Digital product passport technology could tackle counterfeiting, help brands meet regulatory requirements and unlock new sources of revenue and engagement. Michele Casucci, founder and GM of Certilogo and Robin Mellery-Pratt, BoF’s head of content strategy, gathered executives in Paris to discuss its potential.

Gatemore Capital Management has acquired a stake in Watches of Switzerland Group Plc and is urging the luxury watch retailer to implement an aggressive share buyback of £25 million to £50 million and consider a US listing.

Amazon is reportedly implementing strict price caps for a new low-cost storefront, limiting items like jewellery to $8 and guitars to $13, in an effort to compete with discount rivals such as Temu and Shein.

Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris to explore how brands are offering affordable alternatives to luxury goods, and reshaping consumer expectations in the process.

The North Asia region, dominated by China, accounts for a quarter of group sales, but persistently weak demand in the world’s No. 2 economy has curbed consumer spending.

The Italian menswear group was heavily impacted by a 22% revenue drop in Greater China. Sales at the Zegna brand grew slightly while Thom Browne and Tom Ford posted double-digit declines.

Jeffries was arrested with his British partner, Matthew Smith, and a third man, Jim Jacobson, as authorities investigate allegations that the men sexually exploited and abused young men.