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 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.
BoF Masterclass | Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Fashion’s New Playbook for Online Returns.”
Farfetch: What Went Wrong?
The London-based luxury e-commerce giant, which has lost 97 percent of its market value in the last two years, has suffered from lack of focus, writes Imran Amed.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame
Welcome to Haul of Fame, a weekly roundup of the biggest beauty moments of the week, why they matter … and why some of them might not, even though they sure are gorgeous.
Brands Know How to Curb Their Climate Impact. Why Won’t They Do it?
The actors with the most leverage to tackle the challenge are structurally unwilling to change, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
Queuing Is Not A Luxury Experience
It’s time for executives to rethink the lines outside luxury stores, writes Imran Amed.
BoF Masterclass | Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “Inside Beauty’s Biggest Disruptor.”
Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2023
Explore the latest additions to The Business of Fashion’s definitive index of the people shaping the global fashion industry of today and tomorrow.
At Milan Fashion Week, Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss Gender Equity and the Next Generation of Talent in Luxury
In a roundtable co-hosted by Bulgari and BoF, executives representing the likes of Gucci, Versace, Marni, Tod’s, Meta, McKinsey and more discussed topics such as female-identifying representation in leadership and sponsorship in the workplace. BoF shares key insights below.
Who Did Gucci Better?
Gucci was in the air at two of the most critical shows in Milan this week, writes Imran Amed.
BoF Masterclass | The Essential Brand Marketing Guide
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “The Essential Brand Marketing Guide.”
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.