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Gucci Beauty’s Identity Crisis
This week, Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Gucci Beauty’s Identity Crisis
This week, Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Adidas Got an Early Lead Stealing the World Cup Spotlight
Data through the end of June suggests Adidas edged out Nike in grabbing attention, but there’s still plenty of time left in the tournament.
Adidas Got an Early Lead Stealing the World Cup Spotlight
Data through the end of June suggests Adidas edged out Nike in grabbing attention, but there’s still plenty of time left in the tournament.
Shein Gets Approval for Hong Kong IPO
The e-commerce giant has received approval from a Chinese regulator to move ahead with its planned initial public offering in Hong Kong, capping a yearslong effort.
Shein Gets Approval for Hong Kong IPO
The e-commerce giant has received approval from a Chinese regulator to move ahead with its planned initial public offering in Hong Kong, capping a yearslong effort.
Zara Womenswear Chief Steps Down After 40 Years at Inditex
Inditex SA’s veteran executive Beatriz Padín has stepped down after more than 40 years at the company, including two and a half decades in charge of womenswear at its flagship Zara brand.
Zara Womenswear Chief Steps Down After 40 Years at Inditex
Inditex SA’s veteran executive Beatriz Padín has stepped down after more than 40 years at the company, including two and a half decades in charge of womenswear at its flagship Zara brand.
Valérie Duport Elected President of Hyères Festival Organiser Amid Restructuring
The former Chanel and Kering executive succeeds Pascale Mussard, who held the role for a decade, as the global fashion talent incubator restructures operations.
Valérie Duport Elected President of Hyères Festival Organiser Amid Restructuring
The former Chanel and Kering executive succeeds Pascale Mussard, who held the role for a decade, as the global fashion talent incubator restructures operations.
Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing’s Shares Slide After Warning on Weak Yen
The Tokyo-based retailer lifted its full-year operating profit forecast but warned that it expected the depreciating yen to drag on its fourth-quarter results.
Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing’s Shares Slide After Warning on Weak Yen
The Tokyo-based retailer lifted its full-year operating profit forecast but warned that it expected the depreciating yen to drag on its fourth-quarter results.
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Covergirl Stops Chasing Gen Z to Focus on Middle-Aged Women
The Coty-owned brand, bought from P&G a decade ago, needs a ‘significant reset.’ It’s hoping Gen X can help it pull it off.
Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive
Testing found that the app, which has attracted the attention of investors and the fashion industry, overrode legitimate referrals from other publishers to claim credit for purchases.
Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn’t Drive
Testing found that the app, which has attracted the attention of investors and the fashion industry, overrode legitimate referrals from other publishers to claim credit for purchases.
How To Make a Celebrity Fragrance Last Forever
As the world's best-selling celebrity fragrance, White Diamonds, celebrates its 35th anniversary, Revlon and the Elizabeth Taylor estate are angling towards a younger consumer.
How To Make a Celebrity Fragrance Last Forever
As the world's best-selling celebrity fragrance, White Diamonds, celebrates its 35th anniversary, Revlon and the Elizabeth Taylor estate are angling towards a younger consumer.
Secondhand Chic: Resale’s Appeal to Wealthy Clients
Higher-spending luxury clients, not budget-conscious consumers, are the most engaged secondhand shoppers, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey.
Secondhand Chic: Resale’s Appeal to Wealthy Clients
Higher-spending luxury clients, not budget-conscious consumers, are the most engaged secondhand shoppers, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey.
How to Fight Extreme Heat in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Record-breaking temperatures are threatening worker health and disrupting production, but there are simple, cost-effective steps the industry can take to adapt.
How to Fight Extreme Heat in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Record-breaking temperatures are threatening worker health and disrupting production, but there are simple, cost-effective steps the industry can take to adapt.
How Beauty Brands Can Build Intuitive Customer Journeys
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026, BoF’s Annabel Bolton sat down with Klaviyo’s vice president of product marketing Kelly Thacker to unpack the ever-evolving customer path to purchase, and how brands can future-proof their strategies for both discoverability and, ultimately, loyalty.
How Beauty Brands Can Build Intuitive Customer Journeys
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026, BoF’s Annabel Bolton sat down with Klaviyo’s vice president of product marketing Kelly Thacker to unpack the ever-evolving customer path to purchase, and how brands can future-proof their strategies for both discoverability and, ultimately, loyalty.