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.
cosmetics
Workplace & Talent
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
Rent-a-CEO: Why More Fashion Brands Are Hiring Part-Time Executives
From beauty labels like BLK/OPL to retailers such as Lulus, more companies are tapping seasoned fractional talent who bring expertise and low commitment in a volatile economic climate.
Retail
Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty
Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.
Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty
Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.
Beauty
Cos Bar Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
Cos Bar Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
Beauty
L’Oréal Paris and Tira Beauty Bring Paris Fashion Week to India
The milestone collaboration spotlights emerging Indian talent and gives Reliance Retail’s Tira a high-profile platform in India’s fast-growing prestige beauty market.
L’Oréal Paris and Tira Beauty Bring Paris Fashion Week to India
The milestone collaboration spotlights emerging Indian talent and gives Reliance Retail’s Tira a high-profile platform in India’s fast-growing prestige beauty market.
Beauty
Introducing Full Coverage, a Beauty Newsletter From Priya Rao
The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.
Introducing Full Coverage, a Beauty Newsletter From Priya Rao
The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.
Beauty
What’s In Store for Tom Ford Beauty?
The Estée Lauder Companies-owned designer cosmetics label, hoping to reignite consumer interest and get back on the path to growth, is opening two new locations in Paris and New York.
What’s In Store for Tom Ford Beauty?
The Estée Lauder Companies-owned designer cosmetics label, hoping to reignite consumer interest and get back on the path to growth, is opening two new locations in Paris and New York.
Retail
Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously
In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.
Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously
In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.
Beauty
The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour
Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.
The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour
Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.
Luxury
Victoria Beckham’s Brand Is Only Getting Bigger
As Beckham prepares for a star turn in a Netflix docuseries this autumn, her brand surpassed £100 million in annual sales, driven by strength in both beauty and fashion, even as the wider luxury industry suffers a slowdown.
Victoria Beckham’s Brand Is Only Getting Bigger
As Beckham prepares for a star turn in a Netflix docuseries this autumn, her brand surpassed £100 million in annual sales, driven by strength in both beauty and fashion, even as the wider luxury industry suffers a slowdown.
Beauty
Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter Has Died at 38
The founder of the inclusive makeup brand Uoma Beauty passed away on Aug. 14.
Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter Has Died at 38
The founder of the inclusive makeup brand Uoma Beauty passed away on Aug. 14.
Beauty
Milk Makeup Owner Waldencast Postpones Earnings and Cuts Forecast, Will Undertake Strategic Review
The parent company of Obagi skincare and Milk Makeup delayed the full release of its second-quarter earnings on Monday, and lowered its outlook to imply a weaker second half of the year as it undertakes a cost-cutting review.
Milk Makeup Owner Waldencast Postpones Earnings and Cuts Forecast, Will Undertake Strategic Review
The parent company of Obagi skincare and Milk Makeup delayed the full release of its second-quarter earnings on Monday, and lowered its outlook to imply a weaker second half of the year as it undertakes a cost-cutting review.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty to Cease Shop-in-Shop Partnership With Target
The programme, which has run in 610 stores since 2021, will end in August 2026 when the initial partnership agreement expires.
Ulta Beauty to Cease Shop-in-Shop Partnership With Target
The programme, which has run in 610 stores since 2021, will end in August 2026 when the initial partnership agreement expires.
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.