Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
cosmetics
Beauty
BoF Masterclass |The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest report, “The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.”
BoF Masterclass |The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest report, “The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.”
Beauty
How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
Partner Content
Strategic Reinvention: Growing a Beauty Brand with Staying Power
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner and Tatcha’s chief marketing officer Nicole Frusci joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore building a lasting beauty business in an ever-changing market.
Strategic Reinvention: Growing a Beauty Brand with Staying Power
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner and Tatcha’s chief marketing officer Nicole Frusci joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore building a lasting beauty business in an ever-changing market.
Beauty
Kiko Milano Names Drew Elliott Chief Brand Officer
Elliott, formerly at MAC Cosmetics, will assume his new role at the Italian beauty line on Sept. 1., the company told BoF exclusively.
Kiko Milano Names Drew Elliott Chief Brand Officer
Elliott, formerly at MAC Cosmetics, will assume his new role at the Italian beauty line on Sept. 1., the company told BoF exclusively.
Beauty
How to Rebrand Without Losing Your Fans
When growth plateaus, beauty companies may remix their logos, colour schemes and even products in the hopes of appealing to a wider audience or re-engaging their core. But finding a new brand identity can sometimes mean upsetting fans of the old one.
How to Rebrand Without Losing Your Fans
When growth plateaus, beauty companies may remix their logos, colour schemes and even products in the hopes of appealing to a wider audience or re-engaging their core. But finding a new brand identity can sometimes mean upsetting fans of the old one.
Beauty
Inside The Business of Beauty’s Community Event for Industry Leaders in New York
The Business of Beauty gathered founders and leaders from companies such as Bansk Beauty, Glossier, Kenvue, Shiseido, Puig Beauty, Printemps, Elemis, L’Oréal, Nars Cosmetics, Unilever and Coty to discuss building agility in a rapidly changing market.
Inside The Business of Beauty’s Community Event for Industry Leaders in New York
The Business of Beauty gathered founders and leaders from companies such as Bansk Beauty, Glossier, Kenvue, Shiseido, Puig Beauty, Printemps, Elemis, L’Oréal, Nars Cosmetics, Unilever and Coty to discuss building agility in a rapidly changing market.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal Suffer as China Duty-Free Spend Continues to Fall
The once-promising Chinese travel retail market is showing little signs of recovery, causing global beauty giants to reevaluate their strategies and reduce promotions.
Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal Suffer as China Duty-Free Spend Continues to Fall
The once-promising Chinese travel retail market is showing little signs of recovery, causing global beauty giants to reevaluate their strategies and reduce promotions.
Beauty
Revolution Beauty Puts Itself Up For Sale
The British cosmetics maker announced on Wednesday that it has launched a sale process following an unsolicited bid for its business from an unnamed buyer.
Revolution Beauty Puts Itself Up For Sale
The British cosmetics maker announced on Wednesday that it has launched a sale process following an unsolicited bid for its business from an unnamed buyer.
Beauty
The End of the Lipstick Index
After years of double-digit growth and a perception of being impervious to wider economic downturns, the beauty industry is finding that cash-strapped customers aren’t interested in “little luxuries.”
The End of the Lipstick Index
After years of double-digit growth and a perception of being impervious to wider economic downturns, the beauty industry is finding that cash-strapped customers aren’t interested in “little luxuries.”
Beauty
Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
Luxury
Dolce & Gabbana Looks to Beauty to Safeguard Independence
The company is targeting €1 billion in annual beauty sales by the end of its 2027 financial year, following a shift from licensing to direct management of the production and distribution of its fragrances, makeup and skincare, said CEO Alfonso Dolce.
Dolce & Gabbana Looks to Beauty to Safeguard Independence
The company is targeting €1 billion in annual beauty sales by the end of its 2027 financial year, following a shift from licensing to direct management of the production and distribution of its fragrances, makeup and skincare, said CEO Alfonso Dolce.
Beauty
Space NK to Open New London Flagship
The premium British beauty store will open a new 4,600 square foot store on London’s busy Oxford Street, in a unit previously occupied by fashion retailer Topshop.
Space NK to Open New London Flagship
The premium British beauty store will open a new 4,600 square foot store on London’s busy Oxford Street, in a unit previously occupied by fashion retailer Topshop.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.