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Luxury

De Beers Slashes Diamond Prices for Shrinking Group of Buyers

The mining giant, which long kept prices above market rates to avoid hurting overall sentiment, made sweeping price cuts and reduced its handpicked group of buyers to funnel gems to its strongest customers.

Luxury

De Beers Slashes Diamond Prices for Shrinking Group of Buyers

The mining giant, which long kept prices above market rates to avoid hurting overall sentiment, made sweeping price cuts and reduced its handpicked group of buyers to funnel gems to its strongest customers.


Beauty

Jones Road CEO Cody Plofker Steps Down

The marketing executive and son of founder Bobbi Brown announced his departure from the makeup and skincare label after a year and a half at the helm.

Beauty

Jones Road CEO Cody Plofker Steps Down

The marketing executive and son of founder Bobbi Brown announced his departure from the makeup and skincare label after a year and a half at the helm.


Beauty

Makeup Label Manasi 7 Secures First Investment

The organic Swedish beauty brand has received strategic minority investment to support its next phase of growth.

Beauty

Makeup Label Manasi 7 Secures First Investment

The organic Swedish beauty brand has received strategic minority investment to support its next phase of growth.


Media

Jody Quon Named Editor-in-Chief of T Magazine

The New York magazine creative director will join the New York Times-operated title.

Media

Jody Quon Named Editor-in-Chief of T Magazine

The New York magazine creative director will join the New York Times-operated title.


Beauty

Kiko Milano Names Global Executive Vice President of Brand

Marcello Mastrogiacomo joins the Italian cosmetics label from Gucci to lead global brand, communications and media.

Beauty

Kiko Milano Names Global Executive Vice President of Brand

Marcello Mastrogiacomo joins the Italian cosmetics label from Gucci to lead global brand, communications and media.


Retail

UK’s Next Plans Takeover Bid for Harvey Nichols

The retailer’s plans are in an early stage, according to a Sky News report.

Retail

UK’s Next Plans Takeover Bid for Harvey Nichols

The retailer’s plans are in an early stage, according to a Sky News report.


Marketing

Taylor Swift Weds in Dior Haute Couture by Jonathan Anderson

The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.

Marketing

Taylor Swift Weds in Dior Haute Couture by Jonathan Anderson

The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.


Retail

Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity

Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.

Retail

Gymshark Founder in Talks to Buy Back Part of Stake Sold to Private Equity

Ben Francis is in discussions to buy back a portion of the 21 percent stake he sold in 2020 as he looks to increase his control of the activewear brand.


Beauty

Coty Announces Leadership Changes

The beauty company revealed three executive departures and a new structure to its prestige division as it pursues its comeback strategy.

Beauty

Coty Announces Leadership Changes

The beauty company revealed three executive departures and a new structure to its prestige division as it pursues its comeback strategy.


Global Markets

Indian Textile Stocks Outperform on Trade Deal Optimism

Suppliers to retailers including Gap and Walmart are beating the broader market as investors bet India’s new trade agreements and shifting sourcing patterns will boost exports.

Global Markets

Indian Textile Stocks Outperform on Trade Deal Optimism

Suppliers to retailers including Gap and Walmart are beating the broader market as investors bet India’s new trade agreements and shifting sourcing patterns will boost exports.


Beauty

Report: Boots Entertains $10 Billion Sale Amid IPO Talks

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners and Italian entrepreneur Stefano Pessina are exploring an initial public offering for the pharmacy chain, but are also in talks with the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family about a $10 billion sale.

Beauty

Report: Boots Entertains $10 Billion Sale Amid IPO Talks

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners and Italian entrepreneur Stefano Pessina are exploring an initial public offering for the pharmacy chain, but are also in talks with the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family about a $10 billion sale.


Creative Class

Spain’s MOP Foundation to Stage David Sims Exhibit

The British photographer’s work will be the subject of a major exhibition, ‘The Hamster Becomes The Problem,’ opening Nov. 21 in A Coruña.

Creative Class

Spain’s MOP Foundation to Stage David Sims Exhibit

The British photographer’s work will be the subject of a major exhibition, ‘The Hamster Becomes The Problem,’ opening Nov. 21 in A Coruña.