Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
consumers
Retail
US and China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs
The 90-day pause will significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs between the two countries, offering a temporary reprieve from an increasingly intense trade war.
US and China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs
The 90-day pause will significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs between the two countries, offering a temporary reprieve from an increasingly intense trade war.
Marketing
The Art and Science of Product Naming
While tricky to get right, when item monikers resonate — think Glossier’s Boy Brow and Hill House Home’s Nap Dress — they can communicate a world of meaning in just a few words.
The Art and Science of Product Naming
While tricky to get right, when item monikers resonate — think Glossier’s Boy Brow and Hill House Home’s Nap Dress — they can communicate a world of meaning in just a few words.
Global Markets
Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value
Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.
Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value
Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.
Marketing
The Secret to Influencer Longevity
In an industry that’s constantly churning out a hot new follow, it’s a rare creator who can build a lasting career. Several who did tell BoF that consistency and authenticity was key – even as they hopped platforms and radically changed their content.
The Secret to Influencer Longevity
In an industry that’s constantly churning out a hot new follow, it’s a rare creator who can build a lasting career. Several who did tell BoF that consistency and authenticity was key – even as they hopped platforms and radically changed their content.
Beauty
How Far Can Body Care Go?
Brands like Buttface and Megababe claim to innovate the skincare category by bringing “facial-grade” ingredients below the belt.
How Far Can Body Care Go?
Brands like Buttface and Megababe claim to innovate the skincare category by bringing “facial-grade” ingredients below the belt.
Retail
Shein and Temu Ramp up Advertising in UK and France As US Tariffs Hit
Shein and Temu increase digital ad spending in the UK and France, while decreasing in the US as a result of tariffs.
Shein and Temu Ramp up Advertising in UK and France As US Tariffs Hit
Shein and Temu increase digital ad spending in the UK and France, while decreasing in the US as a result of tariffs.
Retail
Zalando Beats First-Quarter Sales Forecast Despite ‘Cautious’ Consumers
Zalando exceeds first quarter revenue forecasts due to increased customers and strong spring/summer sales, maintaining its 2025 outlook.
Zalando Beats First-Quarter Sales Forecast Despite ‘Cautious’ Consumers
Zalando exceeds first quarter revenue forecasts due to increased customers and strong spring/summer sales, maintaining its 2025 outlook.
Retail
Hugo Boss Posts Q1 Beat, Reiterates 2025 Outlook
Hugo Boss reported better than expected Q1 results and maintained its 2025 outlook despite US tariff concerns.
Hugo Boss Posts Q1 Beat, Reiterates 2025 Outlook
Hugo Boss reported better than expected Q1 results and maintained its 2025 outlook despite US tariff concerns.
Retail
As Trump Moves to Tax Small Parcels, Some Retailers Give Up on US
The removal of de minimis is forcing price increases and prompting some businesses to exit the US market altogether.
As Trump Moves to Tax Small Parcels, Some Retailers Give Up on US
The removal of de minimis is forcing price increases and prompting some businesses to exit the US market altogether.
Retail
Temu Ditches Chinese Imports Model to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs
Temu is abandoning their model centred around cheap Chinese imports, aiming to sell only goods from local merchants to American consumers.
Temu Ditches Chinese Imports Model to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs
Temu is abandoning their model centred around cheap Chinese imports, aiming to sell only goods from local merchants to American consumers.
Beauty
How to Sell Sex to Gen-Z
A new generation of consumers that craves playfulness, inclusivity beyond gender binaries, and a sense of emotional nuance is rejecting the corporate polish, female empowerment lingo and ‘MoMa-esque’ toy designs that defined pandemic-era sexual wellness brands.
How to Sell Sex to Gen-Z
A new generation of consumers that craves playfulness, inclusivity beyond gender binaries, and a sense of emotional nuance is rejecting the corporate polish, female empowerment lingo and ‘MoMa-esque’ toy designs that defined pandemic-era sexual wellness brands.
Luxury
Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?
Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.
Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?
Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.
The News in Brief
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
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.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.