Kimberly-Clark to Buy Tylenol Owner Kenvue in $40 Billion Deal
Kimberly-Clark Corp. agreed to buy Kenvue Inc. in a cash and stock deal that values the consumer-health company that owns brands like Tylenol at about $40 billion.
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In Paris, a Season of Big and Small
A sense of monumental scale dominated the Paris men’s shows, but bigger wasn’t always better, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Substack Chat Is Becoming a Focus Group
Product development and pricing strategies, all for free?!
BoF Insights and Quilt.AI Form Partnership to Deliver AI Solutions in Fashion and Beauty
The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce a partnership between its data and advisory team, BoF Insights, and artificial intelligence leader Quilt.AI to provide AI-powered advisory services and subscription tools to fashion and beauty clients.
In Milan, Conservatism and Youth
Milan men’s fashion week pitted a macho late-50s charm against the messiness of youth, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
What Future for Gucci?
One year into designer Sabato De Sarno’s tenure, the brand has yet to tell a compelling fashion story. Monday’s sophomore menswear collection was no exception.
The Fashion System Is Creaking. Will It Collapse?
Lately, something has not been feeling quite right in fashion. First Kering, and now LVMH and Chanel, seem to be creeping into crisis management mode.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Is in Its ‘Eras’ Era
Skincare is going on a world tour.
BoF Masterclass | Building an Effective Loyalty Programme
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Building an Effective Loyalty Programme.”
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Perfume Wants to Be Your Therapist
Should you let it?
Plan C’s Menswear Push: Quiet, Not Boring
Creative director Carolina Castiglioni speaks to Angelo Flaccavento ahead of the label’s menswear debut at Pitti Uomo next Tuesday.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: The Rise of Anti-Vegan Beauty
Honey, beef and lobster may be tomorrow’s hero ingredients.
What Makes a Brand Magical?
The BoF Brand Magic Index is packed with insights for luxury managers, plus Imran Amed decodes the success of Miu Miu and examines how to get Gucci back on track.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush to Step Down
On Thursday, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced that CEO Caroline Rush will step down from her position from June 2025, ending a 16-year run.