Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
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Retail
In Amazon's Shadow, Hedge Funds Take Aim at Brexit-Hit Retailers
As the retail sector struggles with online competition and weakening sales, hedge funds step up bets against traditional British high street stores like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.
In Amazon's Shadow, Hedge Funds Take Aim at Brexit-Hit Retailers
As the retail sector struggles with online competition and weakening sales, hedge funds step up bets against traditional British high street stores like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.
News & Analysis
Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion
Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?
Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion
Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?
Global Markets
The Dark Political Clouds That Could Threaten Luxury
Geopolitical risk is rising. Luca Solca outlines three ‘dark cloud’ scenarios that every luxury executive must heed.
The Dark Political Clouds That Could Threaten Luxury
Geopolitical risk is rising. Luca Solca outlines three ‘dark cloud’ scenarios that every luxury executive must heed.
Beauty
Beauty Chain Lush Plots Growth Abroad After Brexit Vote
A lack of clarity over the government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations is a key uncertainty for Lush.
Beauty Chain Lush Plots Growth Abroad After Brexit Vote
A lack of clarity over the government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations is a key uncertainty for Lush.
News & Analysis
British Fashion Industry Steels Itself for Brexit
At the London womenswear shows, Brexit looms large over the British fashion industry.
British Fashion Industry Steels Itself for Brexit
At the London womenswear shows, Brexit looms large over the British fashion industry.
China
The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
Luxury
Brexit Effect Drives Tourist Spending in the UK
The sharp decline in the British pound has sparked an influx of Asian and American tourists looking for cheaper luxury goods.
Brexit Effect Drives Tourist Spending in the UK
The sharp decline in the British pound has sparked an influx of Asian and American tourists looking for cheaper luxury goods.
News & Analysis
Decoding Theresa May's Brexit Speech and What it Means for Fashion
British prime minister Theresa May delivered her plan for a ‘truly global Britain’ but the impact of Brexit on the fashion industry remains far from clear.
Decoding Theresa May's Brexit Speech and What it Means for Fashion
British prime minister Theresa May delivered her plan for a ‘truly global Britain’ but the impact of Brexit on the fashion industry remains far from clear.
News & Analysis
Populism and Protectionism in a Post-Trump, Post-Brexit World
BoF's chief commercial officer Nick Blunden moderates a panel featuring activist and think tank founder Maajid Nawaz, Professor Alexander Betts and economist Richard Davies.
Populism and Protectionism in a Post-Trump, Post-Brexit World
BoF's chief commercial officer Nick Blunden moderates a panel featuring activist and think tank founder Maajid Nawaz, Professor Alexander Betts and economist Richard Davies.
Fashion Week
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
News & Analysis
The Great British Break-Up: How Brexit Will Impact Fashion in 2017
After six months of uncertainty, BoF examines the challenges facing fashion as the UK government carves out a Brexit strategy.
The Great British Break-Up: How Brexit Will Impact Fashion in 2017
After six months of uncertainty, BoF examines the challenges facing fashion as the UK government carves out a Brexit strategy.
News & Analysis
Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
The News in Brief
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.