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Why Kering Gave Up on Beauty

The French luxury giant has put aside its ambitions of running beauty in-house. Despite having an enviable stable of brands, the complexity of the business and mounting debt meant it wasn’t worth the pain.

Beauty

Why Kering Gave Up on Beauty

The French luxury giant has put aside its ambitions of running beauty in-house. Despite having an enviable stable of brands, the complexity of the business and mounting debt meant it wasn’t worth the pain.


Beauty

Why Beauty Companies Keep Cutting Their Portfolios

As shoppers and investors alike tighten their purse strings, a renewed focus on proven, lasting brands and categories is thinning the herd.

Beauty

Why Beauty Companies Keep Cutting Their Portfolios

As shoppers and investors alike tighten their purse strings, a renewed focus on proven, lasting brands and categories is thinning the herd.


Beauty

L’Oréal Names New Americas CEO, Appoints Chairman

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman.

Beauty

L’Oréal Names New Americas CEO, Appoints Chairman

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman.


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L’Oréal Only Interested in Armani’s Profitable Beauty Business

The French beauty giant was one of three preferred bidders cited in Armani’s will for an initial stake sale of 15 percent in Giorgio Armani, but would only pursue its beauty business, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Beauty

L’Oréal Only Interested in Armani’s Profitable Beauty Business

The French beauty giant was one of three preferred bidders cited in Armani’s will for an initial stake sale of 15 percent in Giorgio Armani, but would only pursue its beauty business, according to a person familiar with the matter.


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Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?

The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.

Beauty

Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?

The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.


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How Ulta Beauty Is Finding Growth in a Slowdown

The beauty retailer’s “Ulta Beauty Unleashed” turnaround plan is paying off as the retailer overcame a broader beauty slowdown in the first half of the year, but headwinds loom.

Beauty

How Ulta Beauty Is Finding Growth in a Slowdown

The beauty retailer’s “Ulta Beauty Unleashed” turnaround plan is paying off as the retailer overcame a broader beauty slowdown in the first half of the year, but headwinds loom.


Beauty

‘GEO’ Is Beauty’s New ‘SEO’

As influencers and consumers turn to the ‘ChatGPT glow-up’ trend for AI-generated beauty advice, brands are rushing to generative engine optimisation in hopes of upping their chances of being recommended.

Beauty

‘GEO’ Is Beauty’s New ‘SEO’

As influencers and consumers turn to the ‘ChatGPT glow-up’ trend for AI-generated beauty advice, brands are rushing to generative engine optimisation in hopes of upping their chances of being recommended.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Companies Says Its Turnaround Is Working — Slowly

The company’s recovery plan is underway, and green shoots are appearing in key areas like China. But its core brands are still struggling, and competition is stacking up.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Companies Says Its Turnaround Is Working — Slowly

The company’s recovery plan is underway, and green shoots are appearing in key areas like China. But its core brands are still struggling, and competition is stacking up.


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Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships

As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.

Beauty

Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships

As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.