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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Don’t Believe What Consumers Say When It Comes to Sustainability
A growing body of consumer surveys suggests interest in sustainable consumption is reaching a tipping point. Those surveys are deeply flawed, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
Taking Stock of the Burberry Reboot
The British luxury brand’s quarterly results were disappointing, but we have yet to see the full potential of the new business and creative vision take hold, writes Imran Amed.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Holiday Beauty, It’s Giving Exhausted
Holiday beauty ads are already inescapable, and so is one clever phrase: “It’s giving.”
BoF Masterclass | Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “Fashion’s New Rules For Sports Marketing.”
Why DTC Companies Should Avoid Venture Capital
All that cash might be tempting, but the motivations of founders and venture investors are rarely aligned, writes Imran Amed.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Red Hot Chilli Lip Gloss Makes Shoppers Feel the Burn
Welcome to Haul of Fame, a roundup of the biggest beauty moments of the week, what hype is actually helping, and what trends are likely to fade faster than a DIY spray tan.
How I Became... Chief Brand Officer at Ganni
From working across creative agencies like Spring Studios to publishers like i-D and Dazed before moving in-house, Priya Matadeen identifies thematic ‘red threads’ to facilitate each career move. She shares her career advice, including how to learn leadership skills and demonstrate transferable skills across new disciplines.
Where Will Mumbai’s Luxury Customers Shop?
As attention shifts to India’s high-potential luxury market, Mumbai’s traditional luxury district could give the new Jio World Plaza mega-mall a run for its money, writes Imran Amed.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Why Edelweiss Is Suddenly in Everything
A certain alpine flower with appeal to theatre kids and trust funders alike is suddenly everywhere.
The Big Phoebe Philo Launch: What to Expect
The star designer will need to embrace new ways of working to give her start-up label the best chance of success, writes Imran Amed.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: This Makeup Artist Drives Pop Music
From Glossier-themed Bat Mitzvahs to the return of tramp stamps, the week in beauty news.
Work-in-Progress Gucci Weighs on Owner Kering
A rapid turnaround at the Italian megabrand seems firmly off the menu, leaving parent Kering in a tricky position, writes columnist Luca Solca.
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.