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Inside Beauty’s New Growth Priorities with BoF and Amazon Beauty
Executives from beauty brands including La Mer, Puig, Chanel Beauty, Dyson, Gisou, LVMH Fragrance Brands, Prada Beauty and Aesop, among others, joined Amazon Beauty and BoF for dinner in New York City.
Paris Day Two: Louis Vuitton, Courrèges, Dries Van Noten
You too can play ‘Connections’ with fashion’s brightest stars, writes Tim Blanks.
Nike Reports Surprise Revenue Rise as Hill’s Turnaround Effort Takes Root
The sportswear giant is trying to rediscover its identity after a string of weak quarters.
Prada Gets EU Approval for Versace Acquisition
The European Commission said the deal poses no competition concerns.
Saudi Arabia Establishes Investment Fund For Its Fashion Sector
The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced three funds to help support its creative economy, notably launching a $80 million Fashion Fund in partnership with Merak Capital to platform local brands and supply chains.
Ralph Lauren to Open Polo Bar in London
The company is expanding its hospitality portfolio during a moment when the American luxury label is on a hot-streak
Dunhill Names New CEO
The former De Beers CCO will join the Richemont-owned British menswear label in October, taking the reins from interim chief Andrew Holmes.
How to Scale a Premium Skincare Brand
Beauty retailers excel at creating interactive, playful shopping experiences, but science-backed, pricey skincare brands looking to find growth must think outside the box.
Clearing The Air on Puma + Adidas’ Big Game Opportunity
The rumour mill around Puma has churned out several different scenarios for the brand’s future in the last few weeks. We got to the bottom of one with the source.
Swiss Shoemaker On Names New COO to Help Challenge Bigger Rivals
Scott Maguire has been appointed as COO as the company enters the final year of its three-year growth strategy.
Worldview | African Apparel Manufacturers Brace for AGOA Expiry
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian jewellery in Dubai, Vietnamese footwear exports and Uzbekistan’s US textile campaign.
Coty Announces Strategic Review, Pivot to Fragrance
Cosmetics maker Coty, which owns brands like Covergirl, Kylie Cosmetics and Max Factor, has launched a strategic review of its consumer beauty business as it plans to focus on its more profitable fragrances unit.