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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The Other Side of Hedi Slimane
The designer has always been an arch perfectionist, a quality that has been central to his success but which clashes with the demands on creative directors today, writes Imran Amed.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Sleep Replaces Youth As Beauty’s New Target
How not to look tired? Make money.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can Sex Sell Sun Care?
Shining light on the $12.3 billion SPF boom.
How Retail Store Employees Should Upskill Today
The nature of working in retail is changing at pace as the purpose of stores continues to evolve. BoF Careers examines how in-store employees can hone and develop their skill sets for success in retail or its adjacent industries, sharing expertise from retail leaders and fashion executives who began their careers on the shop floor.
How Should We Feel About Tweens at Sephora?
There’s something both innocent and concerning about 13-year-olds’ obsession with skincare. Kids will always want to find new ways to express themselves, but the beauty industry has a responsibility to protect its youngest customers.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Lisa Rinna Isn’t Going to Sit Down
Does she need her beauty line? No. But you might.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Members-Only Beauty Is Happening
Brands hope to move their amenity business beyond the hotel minibar.
Fashion Executives Examine the Industry Swing From Performance to Brand Marketing
BoF and Ekimetrics brought together CMOs, CBOs and leaders from the New York fashion industry to discuss the shift from performance to brand marketing. Executives from Gucci, Givenchy, Versace, Estée Lauder, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus Group, Ganni, Artizia, Anine Bing and Vestiaire Collective shared their insights.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Should You Get Carded for Skincare?
Brands’ tween outrage becomes a PR stunt.
Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist
Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.
BoF is One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Fast Company has named The Business of Fashion one of the ‘world’s most innovative companies’ for a second time for demonstrating ‘how a media brand can leverage AI to add reader value rather than erode trust with AI-written news articles.’
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Why Marilyn Monroe Still Converts Shoppers
The big bucks of being a bombshell…
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.