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Kylie’s Comeback; Kenvue’s Woes
This week is all about two very different American beauty stories: one looking at its past, the other confronting its future.
Awar Odhiang, Bryan Yambao, Susanna Lau and Pierce Abernathy Join the BoF VOICES 2025 Speaker Lineup
Riz Ahmed, Luca Guadagnino, DJ Black Coffee and June Sarpong are amongst the latest confirmed speakers for BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, now in its tenth year.
Armani Names Deputy Managing Director and Long-time Giorgio Armani Ally as CEO
Giuseppe Marsocci, who has been with Armani for 23 years, takes over as the company searches for a buyer.
Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs
The world’s largest packaged food company, and parent of supplement brands like Vital Proteins, will winnow its workforce over the next two years to cut costs and win back investor confidence.
J&J Faces First Baby Powder Lawsuits in the UK
Johnson & Johnson is facing the first lawsuits in the UK over allegations that its talc products cause cancer, as it fights tens of thousands of similar claims in the US.
Victoria’s Secret’s New Take on Sexy
The second iteration of its retooled fashion show felt more like the ones that came before the 2019 cancellation — but with a modern update.
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
Exclusive: Former Circ Executive Luke Henning Named Bio-Based Fur Startup BioFluff’s Interim CEO
Henning is stepping in to lead the next-gen materials business as it looks to raise $2.5million to fund commercial expansion.
AI Styling Tool Alta Partners with Poshmark
The app will feature offerings from Poshmark, including preowned luxury handbags from Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Gucci.
Millennials’ Favourite Sock Brand Is Finally Opening a Store
After years of online growth, Bombas joins its DTC peers in testing physical retail, bringing its ‘buy one, donate one’ mission — and growing footwear lineup — to real-life shelves in New York, Austin and Boca Raton.
How Budapest Central European Fashion Week Became a Talent Incubator
Budapest Central European Fashion Week is positioning the Hungarian capital as a gateway to Central Europe’s fashion market — giving regional design talent a platform to showcase their unique collections to international buyers and media.
The Debrief | Can a Shop Truly Be a ‘Third Place’?
A growing number of retailers are adding listening bars, cafés and lounges to keep shoppers lingering — but can a commercial space ever foster real community? The Debrief breaks it down with retail editor Cat Chen.