L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
conglomerates
Beauty
Can Beauty’s Giants Turn AI Hype Into Sales?
As L’Oréal announces an AI-assisted product development partnership with Nvidia, beauty conglomerates are struggling to quantify the technology’s return on investment.
Can Beauty’s Giants Turn AI Hype Into Sales?
As L’Oréal announces an AI-assisted product development partnership with Nvidia, beauty conglomerates are struggling to quantify the technology’s return on investment.
Luxury
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
Beauty
Henkel Acquires Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s
The German consumer giant is expanding its US hair care presence with the the fast-growing, teen-favourite brand.
Henkel Acquires Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s
The German consumer giant is expanding its US hair care presence with the the fast-growing, teen-favourite brand.
Beauty
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
Luxury
Swatch Group vs Morgan Stanley: It’s Time for Transparency
After Swatch Group launched an attack on Morgan Stanley’s influential annual watch report, Swatch-owned Tissot cracks open the door for a glimpse at some numbers and Robin Swithinbank says it’s time a secretive industry came clean on financials.
Swatch Group vs Morgan Stanley: It’s Time for Transparency
After Swatch Group launched an attack on Morgan Stanley’s influential annual watch report, Swatch-owned Tissot cracks open the door for a glimpse at some numbers and Robin Swithinbank says it’s time a secretive industry came clean on financials.
Global Markets
War in the Gulf Tests Resilience of a Rare Bright Patch for Luxury
The escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran is rattling the aura of stability created by Dubai and the wider region, threatening one of the industry’s few bright spots.
War in the Gulf Tests Resilience of a Rare Bright Patch for Luxury
The escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran is rattling the aura of stability created by Dubai and the wider region, threatening one of the industry’s few bright spots.
Beauty
Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety
A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.
Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety
A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.
Global Markets
Fashion Needs to Rethink Its Ramadan Formula
Middle East retailers are urging global brands to sync with customers’ rhythms during the Muslim holy month and move beyond marketing spectacle to more culturally grounded campaigns.
Fashion Needs to Rethink Its Ramadan Formula
Middle East retailers are urging global brands to sync with customers’ rhythms during the Muslim holy month and move beyond marketing spectacle to more culturally grounded campaigns.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Eyes M&A Opportunities to Help Turnaround, CEO Says
The US beauty giant is open to acquisitions as it enters the second year of a turnaround plan, chief executive officer Stéphane de La Faverie told Bloomberg.
Estée Lauder Eyes M&A Opportunities to Help Turnaround, CEO Says
The US beauty giant is open to acquisitions as it enters the second year of a turnaround plan, chief executive officer Stéphane de La Faverie told Bloomberg.
Beauty
The End of Beauty’s Easy Growth Era
Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.
The End of Beauty’s Easy Growth Era
Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.
Beauty
Puig Profits Rise 12% on Makeup, Skincare Demand
The Spanish beauty group, which owns Carolina Herrera and Charlotte Tilbury, achieved record sales in 2025 and reported growth in all business segments.
Puig Profits Rise 12% on Makeup, Skincare Demand
The Spanish beauty group, which owns Carolina Herrera and Charlotte Tilbury, achieved record sales in 2025 and reported growth in all business segments.
Beauty
Kering and Coty in Discussion to Sell Gucci Beauty Licence to L’Oréal
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said on Friday the French beauty giant would welcome gaining access to the Gucci licence earlier than 2028, as Gucci-owner Kering and current licence holder Coty discuss the issue.
Kering and Coty in Discussion to Sell Gucci Beauty Licence to L’Oréal
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said on Friday the French beauty giant would welcome gaining access to the Gucci licence earlier than 2028, as Gucci-owner Kering and current licence holder Coty discuss the issue.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.