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Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026
The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.
Why Fashion Brands Need More Instagram Ads Than Ever
As Meta’s AI-powered advertising system demands a growing supply of creative content to feed to users, fashion brands face a new challenge: how to keep up without sacrificing brand identity.
E.l.f Raises Revenue Outlook; Needs Scrappy Thinking to Maintain Growth
With sales at its core line in decline, the company is tweaking everything from price, geographic distribution and categories to rebuild momentum.
Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending
The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.
Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
How to Build a Fashion Store Worth Leaving Home For
Six retailers featured on BoF’s list of The Best Fashion Stores in the World shared what goes into operating a compelling multi-brand boutique today, from fostering repeat customers to offering discovery that runs deeper than curation.
Why Mikayla Nogueira Chose Sephora
The influencer-turned-founder and erstwhile Ulta Beauty employee has selected Sephora for the retail debut of her label, POV Beauty. That decision was not taken lightly, said Nogueira.
Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half
Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.
Is Adidas Misreading the Market for Pharrell’s ‘Jellyfish’ Sneaker?
This weekend’s release of the Pharrell Williams-designed shoe, which has been one of Adidas’ most exclusive and sought-after products over the last year, suggests the company is significantly widening distribution. It might be a misstep.
Why Lilac Is Beauty’s New Nude
Soft, floral-inspired purple shades are becoming increasingly popular in makeup collections and beauty campaigns. Experts say it’s a vibe shift, not a trend.
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.