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Beauty

Inde Wild Secures $5 Million, Plans Sephora US Launch

The Indian skin and hair care brand has closed a seed extension round led by Unilever Ventures that the founders say will power its global partnership with the LVMH-owned retailer.

Beauty

Inde Wild Secures $5 Million, Plans Sephora US Launch

The Indian skin and hair care brand has closed a seed extension round led by Unilever Ventures that the founders say will power its global partnership with the LVMH-owned retailer.


Direct-to-Consumer

How Brands Keep Customers Loyal in a Polarised World

With many labels investing in the concept of 'community', and consumers becoming more sceptical of the brands they buy from, companies are pushing local events and initiatives that reinforce their values to maintain a grip on die-hard fans.

Direct-to-Consumer

How Brands Keep Customers Loyal in a Polarised World

With many labels investing in the concept of 'community', and consumers becoming more sceptical of the brands they buy from, companies are pushing local events and initiatives that reinforce their values to maintain a grip on die-hard fans.


Beauty

The Hot Competition Behind Heatless Curls

The pursuit of loose, wavy curls with the promise of less heat damage is driving intense competition in the hair tools space, thanks to innovations from brands like Dyson and TikTok-fueled demand for new products and processes.

Beauty

The Hot Competition Behind Heatless Curls

The pursuit of loose, wavy curls with the promise of less heat damage is driving intense competition in the hair tools space, thanks to innovations from brands like Dyson and TikTok-fueled demand for new products and processes.


Retail

US Consumer Spending Falls in January; Monthly Inflation Rises

A rise in inflation could provide the Federal Reserve with a reason to delay interest rate cuts, despite economic concerns and slowing growth.

Retail

US Consumer Spending Falls in January; Monthly Inflation Rises

A rise in inflation could provide the Federal Reserve with a reason to delay interest rate cuts, despite economic concerns and slowing growth.


Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker to Open Target Shop-in-Shops

The digitally native eyewear maker joins Ulta in carving out space inside the big box store. It also reported its highest quarterly growth since 2021.

Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker to Open Target Shop-in-Shops

The digitally native eyewear maker joins Ulta in carving out space inside the big box store. It also reported its highest quarterly growth since 2021.


Retail

Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store

After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.

Retail

Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store

After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.


Luxury

Inside Coupang’s Tug of War With Farfetch

A year into its ownership of the embattled luxury e-tailer, the South Korean e-commerce giant is whipping Farfetch into shape, reaching near breakeven in its latest quarter. But company insiders say Coupang has gone from cutting fat to cutting muscle, stripping Farfetch of its ability to compete for the attention and dollars of key ultra-wealthy shoppers who account for 30 percent of its annual sales.

Luxury

Inside Coupang’s Tug of War With Farfetch

A year into its ownership of the embattled luxury e-tailer, the South Korean e-commerce giant is whipping Farfetch into shape, reaching near breakeven in its latest quarter. But company insiders say Coupang has gone from cutting fat to cutting muscle, stripping Farfetch of its ability to compete for the attention and dollars of key ultra-wealthy shoppers who account for 30 percent of its annual sales.


Beauty

Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?

The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.

Beauty

Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?

The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.


Luxury

Resale Prices Are All Over the Place. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

In a fragmented market, resale prices are more scattergun than ever. This leads to confused buyers, disillusioned sellers and market stagnation.

Luxury

Resale Prices Are All Over the Place. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

In a fragmented market, resale prices are more scattergun than ever. This leads to confused buyers, disillusioned sellers and market stagnation.


Partner Content

Building Competitive Advantage in Customer Care Through AI

BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.

Partner Content

Building Competitive Advantage in Customer Care Through AI

BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.


Beauty

A New Era of Men’s Skincare in India

Traditional macho marketing is being replaced by inclusive campaigns, science-backed formulations and influencer-led storytelling as Indian men embrace beauty and skincare.

Beauty

A New Era of Men’s Skincare in India

Traditional macho marketing is being replaced by inclusive campaigns, science-backed formulations and influencer-led storytelling as Indian men embrace beauty and skincare.


Retail

How Emerging Brands Can Solve the Wholesale Puzzle

Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.

Retail

How Emerging Brands Can Solve the Wholesale Puzzle

Partnering with department stores and boutiques used to be the first and sometimes only option for new labels to break though. Today, that path often winds through Shopify and Instagram first, but multi-brand retailers still have an important role to play.