Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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Decoding Italian Beauty’s Global Playbook
At a leadership breakfast hosted by The Business of Beauty, the Italian Trade Agency and Cosmetica Italia at the Embassy of Italy in London, leaders from the Italian and British beauty industries gathered to discuss what makes Italy’s beauty ecosystem competitive.
Sustainability
Report: Beauty Ingredients Among Highest Risk for Human Rights Abuses
A new analysis of eight widely used cosmetics ingredients by Verisk Maplecroft found widespread exposure to child and forced labour risks, with palm oil, cocoa and shea nuts among the most problematic commodities.
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Inside ‘Made in Italy’ Beauty’s Strategy to Go Global
As Milano Beauty Week closes its biggest edition yet, Cosmetica Italia and its partners are betting that the country’s entire beauty ecosystem can become a brand in its own right.
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How Unilever Attracts and Develops Beauty’s Next Generation of Talent
As the beauty industry evolves to cover new frontiers, global beauty giant Unilever is proactively shaping its talent strategy to meet the new business realities.
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Beauty
We’re Never Getting Out of Pretty Prison
Hulu’s new exposé into the 2000s makeover show 'The Swan' arrives at an uncomfortable moment for an industry wedded to the idea of 'glowing up.'
Beauty
The Tween Beauty Story Is Tired. Can We Move On?
This week, Priya Rao argues that Gen Alpha’s interest in cosmetics and skincare mirrors that of its predecessors,
Beauty
The 5 Reasons Why Beauty Has Never Been Tougher
This week, Priya Rao contemplates beauty’s latest disruptions.
Technology
Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-in Camera
The UK company's new device uses artificial intelligence and a built-in camera to give real-time feedback on oral hygiene.
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Beauty
Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Profit Above Estimates on Strong China Demand
The US cosmetics giant lifted its profit guidance on Wednesday, betting on sustained spending on premium fragrances and strong performance in China.
Retail
How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way
Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.
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.
Workplace & Talent
The Most Desirable Beauty Companies to Work for in 2026
L’Oréal Paris, Dior Beauty and Charlotte Tilbury topped the list as 296 beauty professionals and aspiring workers from across 53 countries tell BoF Careers where they dream of working — and what’s pulling them there.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.