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How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
Why Jewellery Feels Like a Better Deal Than a Handbag
Jewellery brands have raised prices less than fashion labels, and now benefit from a stronger sense of lasting value.
At Milan Fashion Week, Highs and Lows
Milan’s menswear showcase felt particularly frail this season, though there were a few standouts, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Unilever to Acquire Men’s Personal Care Brand Dr. Squatch
The consumer goods giant announced on Monday that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the American men’s brand, known for its soaps and grooming products.
Elliott-Backed Claire’s Eyes Sale as Tariffs Hit Budget Jeweller
Claire’s needs to address a nearly $500 million loan due in December 2026 and recently chose to defer interest payments on its debt to conserve cash.
Amazon’s Premium Beauty Push May Be a Buffer Against Trump’s Tariffs
The Seattle-based e-commerce company is betting that sales growth in its beauty category, which includes Estée Lauder’s Clinique, Olaplex and L’Oréal’s Urban Decay, will offset the impact of tariffs on its upcoming Prime Day event.
Calvin Klein Bets on Body Sprays to Be Gen-Z’s Obsession
As the fight for teen relevancy and wallet share intensifies, the Coty-produced fragrance line will launch an all-new collection of affordable body mists.
Chinese Makeup Brands Are Winning Over Global Consumers
As the popularity of alternative social media platforms like RedNote grows outside of China, domestic beauty brands like Florasis and Judydoll are reaping the benefits.
UTA Names Darnell Strom to Lead London Office
Strom will step into a newly created UK leadership role as the agency positions London as a hub for its expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
BoF Insights | The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce
Based on a proprietary survey of fashion shoppers across the EU5 — those in the UK, Germany, France Italy and Spain — and BoF Insights intelligence, this new report, developed in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals how fashion brands can meet rising customer expectations and nurture long-term loyalty in an increasingly competitive online retail landscape.
Telfar’s 20th Anniversary Show: A Celebration With a Message
On Saturday, the brand, best known for its cult favourite ‘Bushwick Birkin’ totes, held its first runway presentation in three years in an alleyway behind its flagship store, where family and community came first.
Exclusive: The Whitaker Group Expands With New Women-Centric Retailer Jaide
It will be the US group’s first foray into women’s retail as it looks to expand its popular streetwear retail empire.