John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
cosmetics
Beauty
Why the Met Gala Probably Won’t Kick Off Many Beauty Trends This Year
With viewers preoccupied by real-world events, even Kim Kardashian’s platinum blonde hair can’t provide an escape.
Why the Met Gala Probably Won’t Kick Off Many Beauty Trends This Year
With viewers preoccupied by real-world events, even Kim Kardashian’s platinum blonde hair can’t provide an escape.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Cuts Profit Forecast on China Covid Curbs, Ukraine Crisis
The maker of MAC lipsticks and Bobbi Brown foundations also missed third-quarter sales estimates. Full-year net sales now projected to rise between 7 percent and 9 percent, down from its prior forecast of an increase in the range of 13 percent to 16 percent.
Estée Lauder Cuts Profit Forecast on China Covid Curbs, Ukraine Crisis
The maker of MAC lipsticks and Bobbi Brown foundations also missed third-quarter sales estimates. Full-year net sales now projected to rise between 7 percent and 9 percent, down from its prior forecast of an increase in the range of 13 percent to 16 percent.
Retail
Victoria’s Secret Starts Selling Its Beauty Line on Amazon
The apparel company has launched an Amazon storefront, where it will start selling about 120 products from its in-house beauty line, VS Beauty, as well as products from its Pink brand.
Victoria’s Secret Starts Selling Its Beauty Line on Amazon
The apparel company has launched an Amazon storefront, where it will start selling about 120 products from its in-house beauty line, VS Beauty, as well as products from its Pink brand.
Beauty
India’s Reliance, Apollo Global Plan Joint Bid for Walgreens’ Boots Business
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd. and US buyout firm Apollo Global Management are planning a joint bid for UK high street pharmacy chain Boots, a spokesperson for Apollo confirmed on Wednesday.
India’s Reliance, Apollo Global Plan Joint Bid for Walgreens’ Boots Business
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd. and US buyout firm Apollo Global Management are planning a joint bid for UK high street pharmacy chain Boots, a spokesperson for Apollo confirmed on Wednesday.
Beauty
What Scarlett Johansson and Winnie the Pooh Have in Common
Both are recent entrants in a crowded field of actors, singers and the occasional cartoon character launching beauty lines. Success means creating a product that could stand on its own even without a famous founder.
What Scarlett Johansson and Winnie the Pooh Have in Common
Both are recent entrants in a crowded field of actors, singers and the occasional cartoon character launching beauty lines. Success means creating a product that could stand on its own even without a famous founder.
Beauty
Can Olivia Rodrigo Save Glossier?
The skin care brand never needed celebrity ambassadors before, but working with the A-list singer may be key to winning back Gen-Z.
Can Olivia Rodrigo Save Glossier?
The skin care brand never needed celebrity ambassadors before, but working with the A-list singer may be key to winning back Gen-Z.
Beauty
Olivia Rodrigo Signs On With Glossier for Its First Celebrity Deal
Teenage pop star Olivia Rodrigo has signed a long-term deal with Glossier Inc. to collaborate on the beauty and skin care company’s products and promote the brand.
Olivia Rodrigo Signs On With Glossier for Its First Celebrity Deal
Teenage pop star Olivia Rodrigo has signed a long-term deal with Glossier Inc. to collaborate on the beauty and skin care company’s products and promote the brand.
Beauty
What Makes a Luxury Beauty Brand?
New beauty lines gravitate toward “affordable” or “luxury” branding, but often get stuck somewhere in between. Finding a way out of the mushy middle requires a unique product and attention to detail.
What Makes a Luxury Beauty Brand?
New beauty lines gravitate toward “affordable” or “luxury” branding, but often get stuck somewhere in between. Finding a way out of the mushy middle requires a unique product and attention to detail.
Beauty
European Cosmetics Makers Face Supply Crisis Amid Scarcity of Ukraine Resources
European perfume- and cosmetics-makers face shortages of paper, glass, and some key oils and alcohols, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adds further disruptions to the supply chains for beauty products, driving prices higher amid robust demand.
European Cosmetics Makers Face Supply Crisis Amid Scarcity of Ukraine Resources
European perfume- and cosmetics-makers face shortages of paper, glass, and some key oils and alcohols, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adds further disruptions to the supply chains for beauty products, driving prices higher amid robust demand.
Beauty
Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom
Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.
Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom
Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.
Beauty
Deciem Shuts Down Brands
The Ordinary owner announced it will close HIF, Hylamide, Abnomaly and The Chemistry Brand in an Instagram post.
Deciem Shuts Down Brands
The Ordinary owner announced it will close HIF, Hylamide, Abnomaly and The Chemistry Brand in an Instagram post.
China
China’s Most Bankable Makeup Artists
A rising tide of talent in the country is helping to shape a diversifying aesthetic in local fashion media, fashion week shows and advertising.
China’s Most Bankable Makeup Artists
A rising tide of talent in the country is helping to shape a diversifying aesthetic in local fashion media, fashion week shows and advertising.
The News in Brief
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.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.