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Paris Luxury Boutiques Battered by Riots Brace for Unrest
The impact of the rioting is likely to ripple across the tourism industry, which would deepen luxury’s slump.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
BoF LIVE | How to Measure the Marketing Impact of Desirability
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L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
Kering Sales Down 1% as China Weighs on Gucci Revamp
Gucci sales fell 6 percent on a comparable basis as falling demand in China sent turnaround efforts backwards. Retail sales grew 2 percent at the group’s other fashion brands.
How Big Can E.l.f. Get?
This week, Priya Rao wonders if the conglomerate’s hero brand can really be a multi-category proposition.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.
Patrick Ta Beauty Announces New Creative and Marketing Leadership
Haus Labs executive Angela Simpson and Carolyne Rapp have joined as chief marketing officer and vice president of creative respectively as the brand readies for further global expansion.
Prada Q3 Sales Up 1%, as Miu Miu Sales Drop for First Time in Four Years
The luxury group’s results reflect a wider industry slowdown marked by subdued demand in Mainland China.
Hermès Sales Miss Estimates as Chinese Shoppers Curb Spending
The French leather goods powerhouse reported no sales growth in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, its biggest market, last quarter.
Cashing In on the Denim Boom Is Harder Than It Looks
Brands from Jenni Kayne to Fabletics have flooded into the category in recent months, but breaking through requires an obsessive attention to fit and a distinctive point of view.