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.

The company reported a first-quarter loss of $37.4 million, down from its profit in the same period a year earlier.

The company reported a first-quarter loss of $37.4 million, down from its profit in the same period a year earlier.

The direct seller of cosmetics said its results were broadly in line with expectations as it moves ahead with its three-year transformation plan.

The direct seller of cosmetics said its results were broadly in line with expectations as it moves ahead with its three-year transformation plan.

In today's News Bites, Mario Testino guest-edits the May issue of Vogue India, which stars Kendall Jenner on the cover, while Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing tells BoF about his foray into lipstick.

In today's News Bites, Mario Testino guest-edits the May issue of Vogue India, which stars Kendall Jenner on the cover, while Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing tells BoF about his foray into lipstick.

Croda International Plc and Clariant AG are among Europe’s top suppliers of cosmetic ingredients that are turning to snail slime and Korean flowers to tap Asia’s hefty appetite for the latest skincare products.

Croda International Plc and Clariant AG are among Europe’s top suppliers of cosmetic ingredients that are turning to snail slime and Korean flowers to tap Asia’s hefty appetite for the latest skincare products.

The French giant is reported to have chosen Brazilian cosmetics firm Natura Cosmeticos as well as a number of firms like CVC Capital Partners and Investindustrial Advisors for the next round of auction for its Body Shop business.

The French giant is reported to have chosen Brazilian cosmetics firm Natura Cosmeticos as well as a number of firms like CVC Capital Partners and Investindustrial Advisors for the next round of auction for its Body Shop business.

The retail chain is reported to have attracted bids from around 15 private equity firms and companies, including CVC Capital Partners, Carlyle Group and South Korea’s CJ Group.

The retail chain is reported to have attracted bids from around 15 private equity firms and companies, including CVC Capital Partners, Carlyle Group and South Korea’s CJ Group.

The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.

The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.

L'Oreal, which bought the company in 2006, sent out information packages earlier this month to a large number of bidders, hoping for a valuation of close to 1 billion euros.

L'Oreal, which bought the company in 2006, sent out information packages earlier this month to a large number of bidders, hoping for a valuation of close to 1 billion euros.

Beauty brands are targeting the emerging opportunity in 'active cosmetics,' which promise to keep consumers looking good while they workout.

Beauty brands are targeting the emerging opportunity in 'active cosmetics,' which promise to keep consumers looking good while they workout.

The company reported a loss of $36.5 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

The company reported a loss of $36.5 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

A handful of private label companies — with a focus on speed, agility and new marketing models — are making a lucrative business of birthing influencer-backed beauty brands.

A handful of private label companies — with a focus on speed, agility and new marketing models — are making a lucrative business of birthing influencer-backed beauty brands.

James Charles, 17, tweeted on the eve of a school trip to South Africa: "I can't believe we're going to Africa today omg what if we get Ebola?"

James Charles, 17, tweeted on the eve of a school trip to South Africa: "I can't believe we're going to Africa today omg what if we get Ebola?"
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.
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.
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
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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.
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
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.
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