L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Canada
Beauty
US-Canada Cosmetic Tariffs Threaten the $10 Beauty Impulse Buy
L’Oréal and Estée Lauder Companies are among the major beauty companies exposed to the new 50 percent tariffs through their manufacturing operations.
Beauty
Ontario Court Hands $750K Fine to Estée Lauder Over Use of ‘Forever Chemical’
An Ontario court has issued a $750,000 fine to Estée Lauder after the cosmetics company pled guilty to violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following the discovery of a 'forever chemical' in select eyeliner products.
News & Analysis
Canada to Announce C$29.8 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs on US, Official Says
The move is the latest in an escalating the trade conflict between the two countries.
Retail
Canadian Pantyhose Maker Furloughs 40% of Staff on Trade-War Woes
The threat of new US tariffs has forced Montreal-based clothing maker SRTX to place over a third of its workforce on leave, as rising duties and trade uncertainties jeopardise its Canadian manufacturing investments.
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Luxury
Louis Vuitton and Gucci to Open First Montreal Flagships
Royalmount, a forthcoming development in Montréal’s Midtown district, has also leased flagship spaces to Tiffany and RH.
Luxury
How Ssense Became a Quiet Contender in Fashion’s E-Commerce Race
This week, the Canadian e-tailer announced investment from Sequoia Capital China at a valuation of more than $4 billion, signalling big ambitions to build on its success.
Workplace & Talent
Former Tapestry CEO Victor Luis Invests in Moose Knuckles
Luis will become executive chairman after making a “significant investment,” the Canadian luxury outerwear and sportswear brand said Wednesday. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
News & Analysis
Amazon Ordered to Close Canadian Facility on Covid-19 Outbreak
Amazon.com Inc. has been ordered to close a facility outside Toronto for two weeks as public health officials worry about rising Covid-19 cases inside the complex.
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Workplace & Talent
Aldo Group: In the Company of Kindness
On a trip to the Canadian city of Montréal, Aldo Bensadoun found himself fascinated by the city and its progressive, free spirited culture. The
Technology
Shopify Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results
Revenue nearly doubled to $767.4 million, while adjusted earnings were $1.13 per share, more than twice analysts’ estimates of 52 cents.
Technology
At Tulip, Analysing Omnichannel Data to Transform the Shopping Experience
The mobile retail technology solutions firm digitises the in-person retail experience, enabling data to be shared across a business, creating insights that equip retailers with the tools to respond to evolving consumer behaviours.
Retail
Lululemon Defies Brick-and-Mortar Woes in Plan To Add Stores
The sportswear company said its stores are small, profitable and serve as an anchor for the brand’s loyal customers.
The News in Brief
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.