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Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’

Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’

Bottega Veneta Taps LVMH Fragrance Chief Romain Spitzer As CEO
Spitzer, a 20-year veteran of LVMH’s fragrance division, is joining the Kering-owned leather goods house after a lengthy CEO search.

Bottega Veneta Taps LVMH Fragrance Chief Romain Spitzer As CEO
Spitzer, a 20-year veteran of LVMH’s fragrance division, is joining the Kering-owned leather goods house after a lengthy CEO search.

La Perla Hires Former Gucci Executive Alessio Vannetti as CEO
The appointment is part of the Italian lingerie brand’s turnaround strategy following last year’s acquisition out of bankruptcy by Peter Kern.

La Perla Hires Former Gucci Executive Alessio Vannetti as CEO
The appointment is part of the Italian lingerie brand’s turnaround strategy following last year’s acquisition out of bankruptcy by Peter Kern.

Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand
The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.

Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand
The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.

The Niche Retailers That Matter in Beauty
Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.

The Niche Retailers That Matter in Beauty
Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.

Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter
Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.

Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter
Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.

Bluemercury Appoints New CEO
Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.

Bluemercury Appoints New CEO
Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury
The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury
The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained
The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained
The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer
More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer
More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending
As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending
As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion
Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion
Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.