Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
cosmetics
Beauty
Shiseido Launches Beauty Innovations Fund in China
Its China subsidiary is looking for investment opportunities in emerging cosmetics and wellness brands.
Shiseido Launches Beauty Innovations Fund in China
Its China subsidiary is looking for investment opportunities in emerging cosmetics and wellness brands.
Beauty
Marc Jacobs Beauty Looks Beyond LVMH’s Kendo
A licensing agreement with the manufacturer ends later this year, fuelling speculation about what’s next for the brand.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Looks Beyond LVMH’s Kendo
A licensing agreement with the manufacturer ends later this year, fuelling speculation about what’s next for the brand.
Beauty
Botox Beauty Bars Are Seeing a Zoom Boom
After years of steady growth, medical spas such as Ject, Ever/Body and Alchemy 43, which claim to democratise cosmetic treatments like Botox, are seeing an explosion of interest.
Botox Beauty Bars Are Seeing a Zoom Boom
After years of steady growth, medical spas such as Ject, Ever/Body and Alchemy 43, which claim to democratise cosmetic treatments like Botox, are seeing an explosion of interest.
Beauty
The Ordinary Expands Brick-and-Mortar Offering With Sephora Tie-Up
The Deciem-owned brand now sells 24 of its products in Sephora stores in Canada and the US.
The Ordinary Expands Brick-and-Mortar Offering With Sephora Tie-Up
The Deciem-owned brand now sells 24 of its products in Sephora stores in Canada and the US.
Beauty
What’s at Stake in the KKW Beauty Rebrand
While details of Kim Kardashian West’s cosmetics rebrand have yet to be unveiled, her coming entrance into skin care, and bringing each of her beauty categories under one umbrella, underscores prevailing trends in the industry.
What’s at Stake in the KKW Beauty Rebrand
While details of Kim Kardashian West’s cosmetics rebrand have yet to be unveiled, her coming entrance into skin care, and bringing each of her beauty categories under one umbrella, underscores prevailing trends in the industry.
Beauty
Kim Kardashian West’s Beauty Brand to Temporarily Shut Down Ahead of Relaunch
The founder of the KKW makeup label announced on Instagram that the brand’s website will temporarily shut down on August 1 to make way for a “completely new brand with new formulas that are more modern, innovative and packaged in an elevated and sustainable new look.”
Kim Kardashian West’s Beauty Brand to Temporarily Shut Down Ahead of Relaunch
The founder of the KKW makeup label announced on Instagram that the brand’s website will temporarily shut down on August 1 to make way for a “completely new brand with new formulas that are more modern, innovative and packaged in an elevated and sustainable new look.”
Beauty
Glossier Raises $80 Million Series E, Valuing Company at $1.8 Billion
The direct-to-consumer beauty brand ramped up its operations in the last month ahead of its reentry into physical retail.
Glossier Raises $80 Million Series E, Valuing Company at $1.8 Billion
The direct-to-consumer beauty brand ramped up its operations in the last month ahead of its reentry into physical retail.
Beauty
Chinese Makeup Brand Into You Secures Funding
The Shanghai-based DTC brand has already attracted over 530,000 followers on Tmall since May 2020.
Chinese Makeup Brand Into You Secures Funding
The Shanghai-based DTC brand has already attracted over 530,000 followers on Tmall since May 2020.
Workplace & Talent
Estée Lauder Companies Announces Global Brand President Promotions
The prestige beauty company announced that Michelle Freyre has been promoted to global brand president of Clinique and Glenn Evans to the position global brand president of Smashbox and Glamglow, effective July 1.
Estée Lauder Companies Announces Global Brand President Promotions
The prestige beauty company announced that Michelle Freyre has been promoted to global brand president of Clinique and Glenn Evans to the position global brand president of Smashbox and Glamglow, effective July 1.
Beauty
Glossier Set to Return to Physical Retail, Open Stores Globally
After announcing Glossier would permanently shutter its stores last summer, founder Emily Weiss talks to BoF about plans to re-imagine the brand’s offline footprint.
Glossier Set to Return to Physical Retail, Open Stores Globally
After announcing Glossier would permanently shutter its stores last summer, founder Emily Weiss talks to BoF about plans to re-imagine the brand’s offline footprint.
Marketing
The Secret to Sephora’s Influencer Marketing Success
On the surface, Sephora’s influencer marketing programs seem comparable to those of its competitors like Ulta. But a unique approach to talent scouting and development sets it apart from the rest.
The Secret to Sephora’s Influencer Marketing Success
On the surface, Sephora’s influencer marketing programs seem comparable to those of its competitors like Ulta. But a unique approach to talent scouting and development sets it apart from the rest.
Beauty
SuperOrdinary Plots US Expansion and New M&A Strategy
The company is also partnering with Amazon to help direct-to-consumer brands master selling on the platform.
SuperOrdinary Plots US Expansion and New M&A Strategy
The company is also partnering with Amazon to help direct-to-consumer brands master selling on the platform.
The News in Brief
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.