Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions
Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.
e-commerce
Retail
Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital
The deal will inject new capital into the New York-based preppy streetwear brand, allowing it to expand its women’s assortment and move into a bigger flagship in Manhattan.
Rowing Blazers Acquired By Burch Creative Capital
The deal will inject new capital into the New York-based preppy streetwear brand, allowing it to expand its women’s assortment and move into a bigger flagship in Manhattan.
Sustainability
Zalando to Halt ‘Misleading’ Green Claims After EU Probe
Following “a dialogue” with the European Commission, the company has committed to adjust its conduct, according to a statement by the EU’s executive arm on Thursday.
Zalando to Halt ‘Misleading’ Green Claims After EU Probe
Following “a dialogue” with the European Commission, the company has committed to adjust its conduct, according to a statement by the EU’s executive arm on Thursday.
Technology
How Pinterest’s ‘Inclusive AI’ Is Getting Users to Shop
The social-media giant is making it easier for users to find inspirational images of people with similar hair, skin and body types as them, helping it attract Gen-Z consumers who are using shopping features on the platform at a higher rate than any other group.
How Pinterest’s ‘Inclusive AI’ Is Getting Users to Shop
The social-media giant is making it easier for users to find inspirational images of people with similar hair, skin and body types as them, helping it attract Gen-Z consumers who are using shopping features on the platform at a higher rate than any other group.
Beauty
Prose Wants to Do for Skin What It Did for Hair
Prose’s custom hair products have earned it a devoted following and $135 million in annual sales. Now, it’s hoping it can repeat its success with a new personalised skin care offering.
Prose Wants to Do for Skin What It Did for Hair
Prose’s custom hair products have earned it a devoted following and $135 million in annual sales. Now, it’s hoping it can repeat its success with a new personalised skin care offering.
Beauty
Inside Peter Dundas’ Big Beauty Bet
The fashion veteran known for his ornate, glamorous creations is the latest designer to try his hand at makeup. But instead of an equally over-the-top beauty aesthetic, Dundas has leaned into natural, gender-neutral products as he hopes to tempt Gen-Z.
Inside Peter Dundas’ Big Beauty Bet
The fashion veteran known for his ornate, glamorous creations is the latest designer to try his hand at makeup. But instead of an equally over-the-top beauty aesthetic, Dundas has leaned into natural, gender-neutral products as he hopes to tempt Gen-Z.
Technology
For Luxury E-Commerce, It’s Even Worse Than It Looks
US consumer spending across online luxury sellers like Farfetch, Matches and Net-a-Porter suffered sustained declines throughout 2023. The question is whether the downturn is simply temporary or the luxury e-commerce model itself is broken.
For Luxury E-Commerce, It’s Even Worse Than It Looks
US consumer spending across online luxury sellers like Farfetch, Matches and Net-a-Porter suffered sustained declines throughout 2023. The question is whether the downturn is simply temporary or the luxury e-commerce model itself is broken.
Beauty
E.l.f. Beauty Reports 85 Percent Sales Growth and Raises Outlook
Affordable price points, viral products and a digital-focused marketing strategy continue to be drivers for the brand’s growth.
E.l.f. Beauty Reports 85 Percent Sales Growth and Raises Outlook
Affordable price points, viral products and a digital-focused marketing strategy continue to be drivers for the brand’s growth.
Technology
Fashion Is Already Trying to Cash In on Apple’s Vision Pro
Mytheresa, J.Crew and E.l.f. Cosmetics are among the retailers to have developed apps for the newly launched ‘spatial computing’ headset as they try to leverage its capabilities for more immersive, emotional shopping experiences.
Fashion Is Already Trying to Cash In on Apple’s Vision Pro
Mytheresa, J.Crew and E.l.f. Cosmetics are among the retailers to have developed apps for the newly launched ‘spatial computing’ headset as they try to leverage its capabilities for more immersive, emotional shopping experiences.
Luxury
South Korea’s Coupang Completes Farfetch Acquisition
South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang on Wednesday announced it finalised its deal to control all of Farfetch’s assets, which include its online luxury marketplace and e-commerce software platform.
South Korea’s Coupang Completes Farfetch Acquisition
South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang on Wednesday announced it finalised its deal to control all of Farfetch’s assets, which include its online luxury marketplace and e-commerce software platform.
Technology
TikTok Completes Deal for Indonesia’s Top E-Commerce Platform
GoTo said on Wednesday that TikTok completed a deal to buy 75.01 percent of Tokopedia for $840 million.
TikTok Completes Deal for Indonesia’s Top E-Commerce Platform
GoTo said on Wednesday that TikTok completed a deal to buy 75.01 percent of Tokopedia for $840 million.
Technology
TikTok Tests Feature That Could Make All Videos Shoppable
The new feature uses technology to identify objects in a video automatically and suggests similar products on TikTok Shop.
TikTok Tests Feature That Could Make All Videos Shoppable
The new feature uses technology to identify objects in a video automatically and suggests similar products on TikTok Shop.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why Levi’s Is Looking Beyond Denim
Under new leadership, the denim pioneer will be tested to see if it can become a global DTC brand that’s known for more than its historic jeans.
Why Levi’s Is Looking Beyond Denim
Under new leadership, the denim pioneer will be tested to see if it can become a global DTC brand that’s known for more than its historic jeans.
The News in Brief
Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty
The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.
Shein Said to Weigh Cost Reset for Late Backers Before IPO
The retailer is considering lowering the investment cost for late backers who came in at a valuation of up to $64 billion as it prepares to list at a much lower value, people familiar with the matter said.
GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Will Spotlight Galliano
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puma Results Show Progress on Turnaround
The German sports brand posted a narrower loss in the second quarter as it pushed ahead with an effort to restore growth next year.
DSM-Firmenich’s Fragrance-Led Core Profit Beat Sends Shares Higher
DSM-Firmenich beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings, said full-year sales growth should reach the upper end of its target range on the back of broad-based volume growth.