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.
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Beauty
P&G Shares Rise After Posting Best Sales Growth in at Least a Decade
The grooming business increased sales by 4 percent, shoring up a key area of concern for the company that had failed to keep pace with other units.
P&G Shares Rise After Posting Best Sales Growth in at Least a Decade
The grooming business increased sales by 4 percent, shoring up a key area of concern for the company that had failed to keep pace with other units.
Beauty
Coty to Take $3 Billion Writedown as It Plots Turnaround Plan
The cosmetics company hopes to revive margins and better keep up with its rivals by streamlining management and trimming down product lines.
Coty to Take $3 Billion Writedown as It Plots Turnaround Plan
The cosmetics company hopes to revive margins and better keep up with its rivals by streamlining management and trimming down product lines.
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Shiseido Debuts Beauty Subscription Plan
For $92 a month, the Japanese cosmetics company will offer customised skincare service by way of a smartphone app that analyses customers' complexions.
Shiseido Debuts Beauty Subscription Plan
For $92 a month, the Japanese cosmetics company will offer customised skincare service by way of a smartphone app that analyses customers' complexions.
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Founders of Swedish Cosmetics Brand Oriflame Offer to Buy out Company
The offer from Oriflame's main owner, the af Jochnick family, values the company at 12.9 billion crowns ($1.3 billion).
Founders of Swedish Cosmetics Brand Oriflame Offer to Buy out Company
The offer from Oriflame's main owner, the af Jochnick family, values the company at 12.9 billion crowns ($1.3 billion).
News & Analysis
The Botox Wars Have Begun, and Beauty Editors Are in the Crossfire
The battle for the growing anti-wrinkle market is being waged on Instagram, where Botox and its new competitors are fighting for the attention of millennial women. But advertising medical treatments on social media is riskier than pitching lipsticks or handbags.
The Botox Wars Have Begun, and Beauty Editors Are in the Crossfire
The battle for the growing anti-wrinkle market is being waged on Instagram, where Botox and its new competitors are fighting for the attention of millennial women. But advertising medical treatments on social media is riskier than pitching lipsticks or handbags.
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Henkel's Beauty Unit Weighs on First Quarter Results
Sales of the consumer goods company's beauty care brands like Schwarzkopf shampoo and Dial soap fell an organic 2.2 percent, hurt by a weak performance in western Europe and China.
Henkel's Beauty Unit Weighs on First Quarter Results
Sales of the consumer goods company's beauty care brands like Schwarzkopf shampoo and Dial soap fell an organic 2.2 percent, hurt by a weak performance in western Europe and China.
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Dr Barbara Sturm Says to Focus on Passion, Not Money
The German "It"-doctor and founder of beauty’s cultiest skincare line shares advice on picking your team, keeping your family close and thinking with passion.
Dr Barbara Sturm Says to Focus on Passion, Not Money
The German "It"-doctor and founder of beauty’s cultiest skincare line shares advice on picking your team, keeping your family close and thinking with passion.
Beauty
Nivea Revamp Boosts Sales at Beiersdorf
Mass-market labels like Nivea have struggled in recent years amid the rise of small, disruptive brands like The Ordinary, and consumer shifts towards natural ingredients and premium products.
Nivea Revamp Boosts Sales at Beiersdorf
Mass-market labels like Nivea have struggled in recent years amid the rise of small, disruptive brands like The Ordinary, and consumer shifts towards natural ingredients and premium products.
Beauty
P&G Sales and Profit Beat Estimates
The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.
P&G Sales and Profit Beat Estimates
The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.
News & Analysis
The Week Ahead: What Lonzo Ball’s Covered-Up Tattoo Tells Us About the Sneaker Market
This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's next potential blockbuster athlete signing, Pat McGrath's UK launch and revelations on gender pay disparity at large fashion brands. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What Lonzo Ball’s Covered-Up Tattoo Tells Us About the Sneaker Market
This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's next potential blockbuster athlete signing, Pat McGrath's UK launch and revelations on gender pay disparity at large fashion brands. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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Santander Brasil Partners With Cosmetics Maker Natura to Offer Banking Services
The deal will offer digital checking accounts and other banking services to Natura's 1 million sellers.
Santander Brasil Partners With Cosmetics Maker Natura to Offer Banking Services
The deal will offer digital checking accounts and other banking services to Natura's 1 million sellers.
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.