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Cardi B’s Plan to Win Haircare: the Beauty Supply Store
For her brand’s retail debut, the rapper eschewed big box chains in favour of beauty supply stores. The Business of Beauty rides along in a front-row seat to her vision.
The New Rules of Global Brand Growth
Last week, BoF, ESW and Shopify gathered senior fashion and retail executives from Thom Browne, Reebok, Alo Yoga, Harvey Nichols, Bang & Olufsen and more in London to discuss how brands can win back consumer spend, protect margins and localise in a climate where global growth requires more consideration than ever.
The Lede Company Acquires London-Based Agency Aisle 8
As part of the acquisition, Aisle 8 founder Lauren Winslade will join Lede as president of brand for its UK office, bolstering the agency’s presence in the region.
Artistry, AI and the Future of Luxury: New Speakers Join BoF VOICES 2026
Lesley Lokko, Andrew Zuckerman and Frederik Bille Brahe join previously announced speakers including former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, Kering’s Luca de Meo and creative director Dario Vitale at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, taking place Dec. 1–4 in Oxfordshire, UK.
EBay Will Lay Off 9% of Workforce
The online marketplace is looking to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, Reuters reported.
Moncler Reports Flat Q3 Revenue on Weak Tourist Spending in Europe
Performance was weighed down by the core Moncler brand, known for its puffer jackets, which posted a 1 percent decline in revenue during the quarter.
Puig Beats Forecasts as Makeup Growth Offsets Skincare Dip
Sales rose 5.6 percent on strong demand for Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics, as both skincare and fragrance cooled slightly.
The Generation Fashion Forgot
As fashion brands remain focused on courting younger consumers, BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young and Diana Pearl unpack why the industry may be overlooking one of its most valuable customer groups: the mature shopper.
Kartik Research Named Guest Designer for Pitti Uomo in January
The Indian brand will hold a special event at the Florence show.
Vietnam’s Top Jewellery Retailer to Stop Diamond Buybacks
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC is moving away from its policy of repurchasing diamonds at nearly full value after a smuggling probe shook confidence in the diamond market.
Why Some Visitors Felt Snubbed at ‘Sephoria’ London
Attendees of the first ever UK-edition of Sephora’s immersive event have taken to social media to voice their complaints after influencers experienced a more generous preview.
Beauty Giants Target ‘Ozempic Face’ as Boom in Obesity Drugs Opens New Market
Galderma, Natura and L'Oréal are designing products for customers worried about facial sagging and volume loss, looking to capitalise on a new set of skin concerns.