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Puma Appoints Former Adidas’ CIO Andreas Hubert As COO
Puma has appointed Andreas Hubert effective September 1 to oversee global sourcing operations.
Canada Goose’s Retail Push, Designer Tie-up Power Sales As Costs Surge
Despite a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, Canada Goose saw a 22.4 percent jump in first-quarter sales, exceeding revenue estimates thanks to strong US and Greater China market performance.
Why Hyping Art as an Investment Needs to Stop
Positioning art as an ‘alternative asset class’ is a losing game, writes Marc Spiegler. Plus, ‘South Park’ trolls Trump and the art world’s new Thai fixation.
Unilever Second Quarter Results Beat Expectations On Strong North America, EU Demand
The Dove soap maker kept its 2025 outlook, with plans to double down on beauty and personal care and spin off its ice cream business by November.
Hayley Williams’ Hair Dye Comeback
In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.
Brands From Adidas to L’Oréal Confront Tariff Pricing Dilemma
From fashion to beauty, consumer goods companies are deploying a range of strategies to blunt the impact of US tariffs.
Trump Unleashes a Flurry of Trade Surprises on Eve of Deadline
A 25 percent levy on Indian imports, the promise of deals for Thailand and Cambodia and a rollback on all duty exemptions for small packages were among the last minute announcements.
Kendrick Lamar Launches Creative Agency
Project 3, a subdivision of the rapper's production company pgLang, will provide creative direction, content creation, event planning and more.
Why The Kicks You Wear Is Joining The Business of Fashion
Correspondent Mike Sykes explains why he's bringing The Kicks You Wear newsletter to The Business of Fashion as the sports and fashion industries continue to collide in unique ways.
Inside Jacob & Co.’s Strategy to Disrupt Luxury Watchmaking
As the luxury watch sector experiences shifting consumer preferences and market contraction, brands are seeking new paths to relevance and growth. Here, BoF speaks with Benjamin Arabo, chief executive officer of Jacob & Co., to understand how the American company is evolving its efforts to disrupt traditional watchmaking.
The Debrief | The Jobs Fashion and Beauty Talent Want in 2025
Fashion and beauty professionals are rethinking what matters at work — from transparent leadership to meaningful flexibility and fair pay. Sheena Butler-Young and Sophie Soar dig into BoF Careers’ new report on what it takes to attract and retain top talent.
Hermès Valuation Woes Eclipse Sales Gain
Shares fell as much as 4.7 percent even after the company reported second-quarter sales growth that far outpaced major luxury rivals.