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Beauty

Beauty Is Growing. Not Everyone’s Benefitting.

Judging from the world’s largest beauty companies’ earnings reports, the industry’s growth is polarised, with gulfs forming between those gaining ground and those losing it.

Beauty

Beauty Is Growing. Not Everyone’s Benefitting.

Judging from the world’s largest beauty companies’ earnings reports, the industry’s growth is polarised, with gulfs forming between those gaining ground and those losing it.


Beauty

A Luxury Skincare Line, Made for Younger Faces

La Prairie’s new Swiss Pristine collection, aimed at entry-level shoppers, is a big bet on how aspirational products can be.

Beauty

A Luxury Skincare Line, Made for Younger Faces

La Prairie’s new Swiss Pristine collection, aimed at entry-level shoppers, is a big bet on how aspirational products can be.


Beauty

Can Estée Lauder Turn a Moment Into Momentum?

The US cosmetics giant’s stock lifted 17 percent on better-than-expected earnings, but faces challenges in its makeup and hair divisions.

Beauty

Can Estée Lauder Turn a Moment Into Momentum?

The US cosmetics giant’s stock lifted 17 percent on better-than-expected earnings, but faces challenges in its makeup and hair divisions.


Retail

TJ Maxx, Marshalls Suffer Slowdowns as US Spending Tapers

TJX Companies reported slowdowns at the off-price apparel chains on Wednesday, fueling concerns about a pullback in US consumer spending.

Retail

TJ Maxx, Marshalls Suffer Slowdowns as US Spending Tapers

TJX Companies reported slowdowns at the off-price apparel chains on Wednesday, fueling concerns about a pullback in US consumer spending.


Beauty

A Preview of Estée Lauder’s Summer Report Card

This week, the American company will report its earnings after a quarter that saw an abandoned merger, scrapped brand divestments and executive reshuffling. How will the market react?

Beauty

A Preview of Estée Lauder’s Summer Report Card

This week, the American company will report its earnings after a quarter that saw an abandoned merger, scrapped brand divestments and executive reshuffling. How will the market react?


Retail

Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say

The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

Retail

Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say

The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.


Retail

John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years

Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.

Retail

John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years

Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.


Retail

Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.

Retail

Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.


Beauty

Cushion Foundations Dominate in Asia. Now, They’re Going Global.

One of Asia’s biggest beauty product categories had failed to translate globally for over a decade, but it may finally be seeing its moment.

Beauty

Cushion Foundations Dominate in Asia. Now, They’re Going Global.

One of Asia’s biggest beauty product categories had failed to translate globally for over a decade, but it may finally be seeing its moment.


Retail

Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands

The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate ​the Skims brand across physical and digital ⁠channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.

Retail

Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands

The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate ​the Skims brand across physical and digital ⁠channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.


Beauty

P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion

Shailesh ⁠Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.

Beauty

P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion

Shailesh ⁠Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.


Retail

Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say

The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.

Retail

Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say

The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.