Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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Beauty
Puig’s Plan to Go It Alone
Seven months after a merger with the Estée Lauder Companies fell apart, new chief executive José Manuel Albesa unveiled a multi-pronged plan to double the company’s size all on its own.
Partner Content
How to Measure the Marketing Impact of Desirability
Launchmetrics CMO Alison Bringé and sibling studio founder Lucinda Bounsall discuss how fashion and beauty brands can measure the attention they generate and translate it into business value.
Beauty
Founders Must Have Influence, Too
Whilst also building their business and their teams, everyday founders are realising they’re at a disadvantage if they don’t build their personal brand at the same time.
Sports
How Asics Has Become Sportswear’s Exception
Despite struggles in the sportswear industry, Asics has maintained its momentum so far in 2026. Asics president and chief operating officer Mitsuyuki Tominaga explains how the company turned things around over the last decade and how it’ll keep moving forward.
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Retail
Beyond Hype: Scarcity Shoppers Can Believe In
Brands are finding success with products that are scarce because of real constraints, such as the materials and craftsmanship involved, as consumers tire of chasing limited drops engineered to sell out.
Retail
What Buyers Really Want From Emerging Designers
From Net-a-Porter to Moda Operandi, buyers from around the world break down what it takes for retailers to back a young brand in 2026.
Retail
Olivier Bron on Making Bloomingdale’s Desirable Again
Bloomingdale’s chief executive Olivier Bron joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to discuss how a name every American knows is re-earning its place in luxury and why he sees Europe’s biggest houses wrestling with the same problem.
Beauty
How Big Can E.l.f. Get?
This week, Priya Rao wonders if the conglomerate’s hero brand can really be a multi-category proposition.
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Luxury
Why Did Chanel Invest in Mid-Tier Watchmaker Ebel?
Chanel joined independent watchmaker F.P. Journe in the $66.5 million purchase of the Swiss brand, a big bet as mid-range watches are hardest hit by an industry slump.
Beauty
How Collagen Jelly Pouches Became Beauty’s Latest Viral Craze
Collagen supplements have been staples in Asia for decades. Now, they’re gaining traction in the West, fuelled by viral jelly pouches and trendy drinkable formats. But not everyone is buying in.
Retail
Fashion’s Next Growth Opportunity Isn’t Gen Z
Brands like Evereve, Ulla Johnson and Frances Valentine are courting older shoppers with spending power and brand loyalty, without sacrificing their youth appeal.
Beauty
Swedish Hair Brand Björn Axén Names New CEO
Onur Aktas has been appointed chief executive of the Stockholm-based label as it plots global expansion.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.