Laopu Gold Growth Slows as Bullion Slide Hits Luxury Demand
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.
cosmetics
Beauty
A New Dawn for Japanese Beauty Brands
While K-Beauty has dominated headlines for several years, Japanese beauty brands are accelerating their efforts to attract global consumers. BoF investigates six of the most dynamic exports.
A New Dawn for Japanese Beauty Brands
While K-Beauty has dominated headlines for several years, Japanese beauty brands are accelerating their efforts to attract global consumers. BoF investigates six of the most dynamic exports.
Workplace & Talent
Avon Picks First Male CEO Since 1999, Naming Unilever Veteran
The cosmetics seller has appointed Jan Zijderveld as chief executive, succeeding Sheri McCoy.
Avon Picks First Male CEO Since 1999, Naming Unilever Veteran
The cosmetics seller has appointed Jan Zijderveld as chief executive, succeeding Sheri McCoy.
News & Analysis
Avon Shares Rise as Shareholders Call for Sale
The group said they were "extremely disappointed" with the board's failure to address falling shareholder value and to hire a new chief executive.
Avon Shares Rise as Shareholders Call for Sale
The group said they were "extremely disappointed" with the board's failure to address falling shareholder value and to hire a new chief executive.
Beauty
Beauty Brands Are Boosting Speed to Market
A new wave of ‘fast beauty’ brands are shortening their innovation cycles and getting products to market quicker than ever before.
Beauty Brands Are Boosting Speed to Market
A new wave of ‘fast beauty’ brands are shortening their innovation cycles and getting products to market quicker than ever before.
News & Analysis
UK Bans Microbeads in Beauty Products to Save Oceans From Plastics
The ban will mean cosmetics manufacturers will no longer be able to use microbeads — typically added to act as an exfoliant — in their rinse-off products.
UK Bans Microbeads in Beauty Products to Save Oceans From Plastics
The ban will mean cosmetics manufacturers will no longer be able to use microbeads — typically added to act as an exfoliant — in their rinse-off products.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty Fades as Growth Story Seen Showing Cracks
Competition from elsewhere, including from LVMH's Sephora and Macy's Bluemercury, has limited much of Ulta's growth.
Ulta Beauty Fades as Growth Story Seen Showing Cracks
Competition from elsewhere, including from LVMH's Sephora and Macy's Bluemercury, has limited much of Ulta's growth.
Beauty
Why LVMH May Become a Bigger Beauty Player
As digital fuels brand fragmentation in beauty, LVMH has stayed largely on the sidelines, but the explosive success of Fenty Beauty could spell a change of heart.
Why LVMH May Become a Bigger Beauty Player
As digital fuels brand fragmentation in beauty, LVMH has stayed largely on the sidelines, but the explosive success of Fenty Beauty could spell a change of heart.
Beauty
Virtual Makeovers Are Booming in Asia
Driven by selfie culture, the rise of virtual makeovers could offer big rewards for beauty brands.
Virtual Makeovers Are Booming in Asia
Driven by selfie culture, the rise of virtual makeovers could offer big rewards for beauty brands.
Beauty
The Dawn of Designer Botox?
As Botox and dermal fillers become a more normalised part of millennial beauty regimes, injectables could be become a multi-billion dollar opportunity for established luxury players.
The Dawn of Designer Botox?
As Botox and dermal fillers become a more normalised part of millennial beauty regimes, injectables could be become a multi-billion dollar opportunity for established luxury players.
News & Analysis
Haircare Products Drive Rise in Adverse Side Effects, New Study Reports
Researchers examined data on side effects reported to the US Food and Drug Administration from 2004 to 2016 for products like makeup, sunscreen, tattoos, hair colour, perfume, shaving creams and baby care items.
Haircare Products Drive Rise in Adverse Side Effects, New Study Reports
Researchers examined data on side effects reported to the US Food and Drug Administration from 2004 to 2016 for products like makeup, sunscreen, tattoos, hair colour, perfume, shaving creams and baby care items.
News & Analysis
The Private-Label Companies You Never Realised Were Making Your Favourite Beauty Products
"Eighty percent of the products that you see in department stores we've created for brands."
The Private-Label Companies You Never Realised Were Making Your Favourite Beauty Products
"Eighty percent of the products that you see in department stores we've created for brands."
Beauty
L'Oreal Receives Bid For The Body Shop From Italy's Investindustrial
The sale by L'Oreal, which has owned The Body Shop since 2006, has drawn interest from a series of private equity investors and a decision is expected in the coming months.
L'Oreal Receives Bid For The Body Shop From Italy's Investindustrial
The sale by L'Oreal, which has owned The Body Shop since 2006, has drawn interest from a series of private equity investors and a decision is expected in the coming months.
The News in Brief
Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface
The retailer previously sparked calls for a boycott in early 2025 after it pulled back from its diversity initiatives as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens
The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting goods.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.
Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation
The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.