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.
consumers
Retail
Printemps Names Rémy Baume CEO
Printemps has appointed Rémy Baume its new chief executive, filling a position that had been vacant since September last year. Baume’s appointment is effective immediately, the French department store chain said in a statement on Monday, citing Baume’s experience transforming retailers as an asset for “securing sustainable growth.”
Printemps Names Rémy Baume CEO
Printemps has appointed Rémy Baume its new chief executive, filling a position that had been vacant since September last year. Baume’s appointment is effective immediately, the French department store chain said in a statement on Monday, citing Baume’s experience transforming retailers as an asset for “securing sustainable growth.”
Beauty
Novo Nordisk Looks Beyond Weight Loss to Longevity and Aesthetics
Novo's blockbuster drugs could pull it into buzzier areas of healthcare, chief executive Mike Doustdar said, as the Ozempic maker seeks to lessen its reliance on obesity and diabetes.
Novo Nordisk Looks Beyond Weight Loss to Longevity and Aesthetics
Novo's blockbuster drugs could pull it into buzzier areas of healthcare, chief executive Mike Doustdar said, as the Ozempic maker seeks to lessen its reliance on obesity and diabetes.
Beauty
Why Filipino Beauty Is Taking Over the World
The rise of ‘P-beauty,’ coinciding with more cultural exports from the Philippines, is pushing homegrown brands and trends into the crowding global beauty market.
Why Filipino Beauty Is Taking Over the World
The rise of ‘P-beauty,’ coinciding with more cultural exports from the Philippines, is pushing homegrown brands and trends into the crowding global beauty market.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast | Conner Ives Is Building a Business With Instinct
From Central Saint Martins to the viral success of “Protect The Dolls,” Conner Ives joins Imran Amed to discuss what it takes to build an independent fashion label in today’s fractured wholesale system.
The BoF Podcast | Conner Ives Is Building a Business With Instinct
From Central Saint Martins to the viral success of “Protect The Dolls,” Conner Ives joins Imran Amed to discuss what it takes to build an independent fashion label in today’s fractured wholesale system.
Beauty
For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
Beauty
The Wellness Industry Finds Its Next Target: New Mums
From daily vitamins to luxury recovery retreats, brands are racing to meet the needs of women navigating the transition into motherhood.
The Wellness Industry Finds Its Next Target: New Mums
From daily vitamins to luxury recovery retreats, brands are racing to meet the needs of women navigating the transition into motherhood.
Beauty
The Mall Mainstay Clawing Back Sephora Tweens
The teen-favourite retailer Urban Outfitters is banking on Gen-Alpha influencers and brands like Sol de Janeiro and Yes Day in its bid to become a ‘beauty empire.’
The Mall Mainstay Clawing Back Sephora Tweens
The teen-favourite retailer Urban Outfitters is banking on Gen-Alpha influencers and brands like Sol de Janeiro and Yes Day in its bid to become a ‘beauty empire.’
Retail
Zara Owner Inditex Defies Consumer Gloom With Strong Sales
The retailer handily beat analyst expectations, even as inflation worries stemming from the Middle East crisis dent consumer confidence.
Zara Owner Inditex Defies Consumer Gloom With Strong Sales
The retailer handily beat analyst expectations, even as inflation worries stemming from the Middle East crisis dent consumer confidence.
Luxury
Swiss Watch Exports Drop, Skewed by 2025 Rush to Beat Tariffs
Exports fell in April from a year earlier, when companies were rushing to get stock into the US ahead of higher tariffs.
Swiss Watch Exports Drop, Skewed by 2025 Rush to Beat Tariffs
Exports fell in April from a year earlier, when companies were rushing to get stock into the US ahead of higher tariffs.
Retail
Victoria’s Secret Jumps 47% as Heavily Shorted Chain Outperforms
The retailer beat earnings estimates and boosted its outlook as CEO Hillary Super’s turnaround plan built momentum.
Victoria’s Secret Jumps 47% as Heavily Shorted Chain Outperforms
The retailer beat earnings estimates and boosted its outlook as CEO Hillary Super’s turnaround plan built momentum.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Carlos Nazario: The Kid From Queens Who Changed Fashion Imagery
The New York-based stylist and fashion editor joins Imran Amed to discuss navigating the class barriers of early 2000s fashion publishing, the gruelling logistics of image-making and how heritage can become a style point of view.
The BoF Podcast | Carlos Nazario: The Kid From Queens Who Changed Fashion Imagery
The New York-based stylist and fashion editor joins Imran Amed to discuss navigating the class barriers of early 2000s fashion publishing, the gruelling logistics of image-making and how heritage can become a style point of view.
Beauty
Lasers, Facial Firming Driving South Korean Medical Tourism
Travellers to South Korea are opting for non-invasive treatments like LED, ultrasound and injectables as the growth of foreign patients outpaces tourists.
Lasers, Facial Firming Driving South Korean Medical Tourism
Travellers to South Korea are opting for non-invasive treatments like LED, ultrasound and injectables as the growth of foreign patients outpaces tourists.
The News in Brief
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.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.