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Beauty

Exclusive: Birkenstock Launches Nail Polish

On the heels of record revenue and deeper ties into runway fashion spaces, the 250-year-old brand is taking deeper steps into the personal care space.

Beauty

Exclusive: Birkenstock Launches Nail Polish

On the heels of record revenue and deeper ties into runway fashion spaces, the 250-year-old brand is taking deeper steps into the personal care space.


Marketing

Perfecting the Art of Pre-Marketing

Brands are turning launches into months-long narratives, building waitlists and dropping hints for consumers to decode ahead of time. But the strategy only works if they know when to stop teasing and start delivering.

Marketing

Perfecting the Art of Pre-Marketing

Brands are turning launches into months-long narratives, building waitlists and dropping hints for consumers to decode ahead of time. But the strategy only works if they know when to stop teasing and start delivering.


Sports

Heidi O’Neill Deserves a Chance to Succeed at Lululemon

The Nike veteran’s appointment as Lululemon’s CEO doesn’t seem to be going over well with investors.

Sports

Heidi O’Neill Deserves a Chance to Succeed at Lululemon

The Nike veteran’s appointment as Lululemon’s CEO doesn’t seem to be going over well with investors.


Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty, Lululemon Face High Cost of Price Transparency

Brands that publicly disclosed tariff-related price hikes are now facing class-action lawsuits from consumers.

Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty, Lululemon Face High Cost of Price Transparency

Brands that publicly disclosed tariff-related price hikes are now facing class-action lawsuits from consumers.


Luxury

LVMH at a Crossroads

Bernard Arnault reaffirmed his confidence in LVMH even as stagnant sales, a tumbling share price and questions over succession have dented its image. Can the world’s largest luxury group reclaim the narrative?

Luxury

LVMH at a Crossroads

Bernard Arnault reaffirmed his confidence in LVMH even as stagnant sales, a tumbling share price and questions over succession have dented its image. Can the world’s largest luxury group reclaim the narrative?


Sports

Lululemon Shares Drop as New CEO Appointment Leaves Investors Unimpressed

Critics of Heidi O’Neill’s appointment are focusing on the downturn in Nike’s DTC business near the end of her tenure at the sportswear giant.

Sports

Lululemon Shares Drop as New CEO Appointment Leaves Investors Unimpressed

Critics of Heidi O’Neill’s appointment are focusing on the downturn in Nike’s DTC business near the end of her tenure at the sportswear giant.


Luxury

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Says Return to Growth Depends on Resolving Middle East Crisis

Luxury’s mid and long-term prospects remain intact, but short-term recovery hinges on outcome of conflict in the Middle East, LVMH’s chairman said at the company’s annual meeting.

Luxury

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Says Return to Growth Depends on Resolving Middle East Crisis

Luxury’s mid and long-term prospects remain intact, but short-term recovery hinges on outcome of conflict in the Middle East, LVMH’s chairman said at the company’s annual meeting.


Beauty

The Real Reason Ulta Beauty World Was a Hit

This week, Priya Rao dives into the latest experiential beauty festival, Beiersdorf’s Nivea problems and Salone del Mobile’s perfume plays.

Beauty

The Real Reason Ulta Beauty World Was a Hit

This week, Priya Rao dives into the latest experiential beauty festival, Beiersdorf’s Nivea problems and Salone del Mobile’s perfume plays.


Beauty

Jacob Elordi Named Bleu de Chanel Ambassador

The ‘Euphoria’ actor is the newest face of Chanel’s flagship men’s fragrance franchise, which will debut a new campaign this May.

Beauty

Jacob Elordi Named Bleu de Chanel Ambassador

The ‘Euphoria’ actor is the newest face of Chanel’s flagship men’s fragrance franchise, which will debut a new campaign this May.


Beauty

Good Earth Founder Anita Lal to Launch Skincare Range

Iti, a new premium range of skincare products, will be available from April 28 in her line of Good Earth lifestyle stores throughout India.

Beauty

Good Earth Founder Anita Lal to Launch Skincare Range

Iti, a new premium range of skincare products, will be available from April 28 in her line of Good Earth lifestyle stores throughout India.


Beauty

How ‘Millennial Cringe’ Is Reshaping Makeup

Customers across various generational cohorts are changing their routines for fear of looking out of date — not looking their age.

Beauty

How ‘Millennial Cringe’ Is Reshaping Makeup

Customers across various generational cohorts are changing their routines for fear of looking out of date — not looking their age.


Beauty

Skincare Firm Galderma Posts 25.5% Sales Jump Driven by US Market

Swiss skincare firm Galderma on Thursday said first-quarter sales jumped 25.5 percent in constant-currency terms to $1.47 billion, and signalled it would be ​able ⁠to manage the impact of US ⁠tariffs in 2026.

Beauty

Skincare Firm Galderma Posts 25.5% Sales Jump Driven by US Market

Swiss skincare firm Galderma on Thursday said first-quarter sales jumped 25.5 percent in constant-currency terms to $1.47 billion, and signalled it would be ​able ⁠to manage the impact of US ⁠tariffs in 2026.