PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
Jean-Christophe Babin
Bulgari CEO: ‘Less But Better’ Driving Luxury Growth
The LVMH brand is recording ‘more than double digit’ growth, generated by ‘natural upselling requested by clients,’ said chief executive Jean-Christophe Babin in an exclusive interview with BoF.
BoF LIVE: Industry Insights on Evolving Luxury Consumer Behaviour
Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and McKinsey senior partner Aimee Kim discuss what is driving the female-identifying hard luxury consumer to purchase today. BoF shares key insights.
Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years
The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.
How Divorce Became Big Business for Hard Luxury Brands
Fine jewellery used to be all about the marriage proposal. But now, the likes of Bulgari and De Beers are serving consumers on the other side.
Workplace & Talent
At Bulgari, Infusing Global Innovation with Local Heritage
BoF sits down with Bulgari’s Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin to hear how the 136-year-old jewellery brand can nurture personal relationships with every client through digital technology and how it is equipping its workforce with the tools for growth.
At Bulgari, Infusing Global Innovation with Local Heritage
BoF sits down with Bulgari’s Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin to hear how the 136-year-old jewellery brand can nurture personal relationships with every client through digital technology and how it is equipping its workforce with the tools for growth.
Bulgari CEO Sees China Jewellery Sales Rising Despite Slowing Economy
The luxury jewellery company seeks to double profits over the next five years by expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint in China.
Bulgari CEO Sees ‘Very Positive Results’ in China in 2015
The impact of China’s slowing growth on luxury-goods sales shouldn’t be overstated, according to Jean-Christophe Babin, chief executive officer of Italian jeweler Bulgari.
The News in Brief
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.
Italy Fines Amazon 10 Million Euros for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices
Amazon “significantly restricted consumers’ freedom of choice” by automatically pre-setting a ‘Subscribe and Save’ option, the regulators said.
Chilean Retailer Falabella Aims to Close Several Major Asset Sales This Year
The closure is part of the company's plan to raise $850 million to $1 billion and help improve its credit metrics, said chief executive officer Alejandro González.
Chinese Tourists Are Again Embracing International Travel
The return of China’s travellers has long been awaited in the travel industry, which is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year by contributing $11.1 trillion to the global economy.
Playground Closes $2 Million in Funding Round
The intimate wellness brand completed its first institutional raise after seeing 700 percent revenue growth and is launching in Target.
Galderma Sales Top $1 Billion, Led by Injectables
The public company reported strong sales, as demand for its dermatological skincare and injectable products surged.
EU Parliament Approves Ban of Products Made With Forced Labour
The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.