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Beauty

Shiseido’s Quarterly Results Pressured By Geopolitical Risks

Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate is looking to potentially swap out oil-based inputs for plant-derived materials as the Middle East conflict upends its supply chain.

Beauty

Shiseido’s Quarterly Results Pressured By Geopolitical Risks

Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate is looking to potentially swap out oil-based inputs for plant-derived materials as the Middle East conflict upends its supply chain.


Beauty

Hims & Hers Misses Estimates as Strategy Shift Hits Sales

The US telehealth company posted a surprise loss on Monday, as a shift toward branded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs pressured its margins and domestic sales.

Beauty

Hims & Hers Misses Estimates as Strategy Shift Hits Sales

The US telehealth company posted a surprise loss on Monday, as a shift toward branded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs pressured its margins and domestic sales.


Sports

On Lifts Outlook as Buyers Snap Up Cloudtilt Shoes

On Holding AG raised its profit outlook after a robust start to the year that saw consumers snap up the Swiss brand’s growing range of apparel and new sneakers.

Sports

On Lifts Outlook as Buyers Snap Up Cloudtilt Shoes

On Holding AG raised its profit outlook after a robust start to the year that saw consumers snap up the Swiss brand’s growing range of apparel and new sneakers.


Global Markets

Worldview | Brazilian Fashion Set to Gain from Mercosur-EU Trade Deal

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Iran’s retail crisis, Japanese department stores and China’s lacklustre May Day holiday spending.

Global Markets

Worldview | Brazilian Fashion Set to Gain from Mercosur-EU Trade Deal

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Iran’s retail crisis, Japanese department stores and China’s lacklustre May Day holiday spending.


Retail

Trump Seeks Pause on Tariff Ruling During Appeal

The Trump administration asked a US court on Monday to suspend its ruling against the president’s proposed 10% global tariff as it pursues an appeal.

Retail

Trump Seeks Pause on Tariff Ruling During Appeal

The Trump administration asked a US court on Monday to suspend its ruling against the president’s proposed 10% global tariff as it pursues an appeal.


Beauty

Is There a Right Way to Sell Skincare to Kids?

Beauty built an entire industry around Gen Alpha’s shopping frenzy. But as the legal and ethical consequences of marketing to kids come into focus, tween-focused brands face their watershed moment.

Beauty

Is There a Right Way to Sell Skincare to Kids?

Beauty built an entire industry around Gen Alpha’s shopping frenzy. But as the legal and ethical consequences of marketing to kids come into focus, tween-focused brands face their watershed moment.


Retail

Exclusive: Can Saks Get Back on Track? CEO Van Raemdonck Makes His Case

As Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy in record time, the Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman owner has started to pay back critical vendors, rebuilt inventory and halved debt. But winning back the industry's trust is a different challenge altogether.

Retail

Exclusive: Can Saks Get Back on Track? CEO Van Raemdonck Makes His Case

As Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy in record time, the Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman owner has started to pay back critical vendors, rebuilt inventory and halved debt. But winning back the industry's trust is a different challenge altogether.


Partner Content

The Shangri-La Paris Hotel Refreshes Its Experiential Luxury Offering

Under new leadership, the luxury five-star hotel in the French capital is developing fresh food and beverage concepts and an updated wellness offering to appeal to local and global consumers alike. BoF sits down with the hotel’s general manager to learn more.

Partner Content

The Shangri-La Paris Hotel Refreshes Its Experiential Luxury Offering

Under new leadership, the luxury five-star hotel in the French capital is developing fresh food and beverage concepts and an updated wellness offering to appeal to local and global consumers alike. BoF sits down with the hotel’s general manager to learn more.


Retail

Shein, Temu Trade Blows as UK Trial Spotlights Supply Chains

Shein has accused Temu of copyright infringement.

Retail

Shein, Temu Trade Blows as UK Trial Spotlights Supply Chains

Shein has accused Temu of copyright infringement.


Beauty

How to ‘Un-Cancel’ a Beauty Product

Skinfluencers may dismiss products like makeup wipes, pore strips and face scrubs, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming unlikely hits for beauty disruptors.

Beauty

How to ‘Un-Cancel’ a Beauty Product

Skinfluencers may dismiss products like makeup wipes, pore strips and face scrubs, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming unlikely hits for beauty disruptors.


Retail

Case Study | The New Hype Playbook: From Drops to Stories

Hype is often misunderstood as fleeting or superficial, but it’s ultimately about getting consumers excited and offers brands a powerful means to cut through noise and capture attention. With shoppers tiring of viral marketing stunts, however, brands need a new playbook that can deliver sustained cultural momentum.

Retail

Case Study | The New Hype Playbook: From Drops to Stories

Hype is often misunderstood as fleeting or superficial, but it’s ultimately about getting consumers excited and offers brands a powerful means to cut through noise and capture attention. With shoppers tiring of viral marketing stunts, however, brands need a new playbook that can deliver sustained cultural momentum.


Retail

BoF Professional Masterclass | The New Hype Playbook: From Drops to Stories

Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass on “The New Hype Playbook: From Drops to Stories” which unpacks how brands cultivate hype through community-based storytelling, the role of hero products, and intimate retail experiences that turn customers into believers.

Retail

BoF Professional Masterclass | The New Hype Playbook: From Drops to Stories

Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass on “The New Hype Playbook: From Drops to Stories” which unpacks how brands cultivate hype through community-based storytelling, the role of hero products, and intimate retail experiences that turn customers into believers.