Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
fragrance
Beauty
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Beauty
Spanish Retailer DIA Considers Sale of Clarel Perfume Stores
DIA last month agreed to sell 235 stores to French privately-owned retailer Auchan for an undisclosed amount.
Spanish Retailer DIA Considers Sale of Clarel Perfume Stores
DIA last month agreed to sell 235 stores to French privately-owned retailer Auchan for an undisclosed amount.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Outlook Hit by China Lockdowns, Stronger Dollar
The fragrance and skin care company said Thursday that it expects an 8 percent to 10 percent drop in sales this quarter, compared with a year ago.
Estée Lauder Outlook Hit by China Lockdowns, Stronger Dollar
The fragrance and skin care company said Thursday that it expects an 8 percent to 10 percent drop in sales this quarter, compared with a year ago.
Beauty
Dior and Chanel Run Their Own Beauty Lines. Why Not Gucci Too?
Kering’s rumoured plan to someday bring its largest brand’s beauty business in house may take years to pull off, but is already sending shockwaves throughout the industry.
Dior and Chanel Run Their Own Beauty Lines. Why Not Gucci Too?
Kering’s rumoured plan to someday bring its largest brand’s beauty business in house may take years to pull off, but is already sending shockwaves throughout the industry.
Beauty
L’Oréal Bucks Trend With Chinese Sales Growth in Q2
The group said on Thursday overall sales for the three months to June came in at €9.31 billion ($9.46 billion), an increase of 13.4 percent on a like-for-like basis.
L’Oréal Bucks Trend With Chinese Sales Growth in Q2
The group said on Thursday overall sales for the three months to June came in at €9.31 billion ($9.46 billion), an increase of 13.4 percent on a like-for-like basis.
Entrepreneurship
How to Fundraise in a Bear Market
Facing a possible recession, private investors are tightening their purse strings. This means fashion and beauty start-ups must preserve cash and undertake creative tactics to secure capital.
How to Fundraise in a Bear Market
Facing a possible recession, private investors are tightening their purse strings. This means fashion and beauty start-ups must preserve cash and undertake creative tactics to secure capital.
Beauty
We Don’t Need Beauty in the Metaverse — Yet
Beauty brands have a natural edge on TikTok and YouTube, but are lagging the fashion industry in making a splash in the virtual world. Without the logos and distinctive characteristics of apparel and accessories, it’s unclear how skin care, makeup and fragrance will establish a presence and a purpose in web3.
We Don’t Need Beauty in the Metaverse — Yet
Beauty brands have a natural edge on TikTok and YouTube, but are lagging the fashion industry in making a splash in the virtual world. Without the logos and distinctive characteristics of apparel and accessories, it’s unclear how skin care, makeup and fragrance will establish a presence and a purpose in web3.
Retail
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
Beauty
Colour Cosmetics Make a Bold Comeback
Makeup is now growing twice as fast as skin care as beauty shoppers turn to neon eyeshadows and bold shimmery blushes to create looks inspired by TikTok trends and the Y2K revival.
Colour Cosmetics Make a Bold Comeback
Makeup is now growing twice as fast as skin care as beauty shoppers turn to neon eyeshadows and bold shimmery blushes to create looks inspired by TikTok trends and the Y2K revival.
Beauty
What’s Driving the Escapist Fragrance Boom
Sales of bold scents inspired by far-off destinations led to a fragrance boom during the pandemic and the return of travel hasn’t slowed momentum.
What’s Driving the Escapist Fragrance Boom
Sales of bold scents inspired by far-off destinations led to a fragrance boom during the pandemic and the return of travel hasn’t slowed momentum.
Retail
Victoria’s Secret Starts Selling Its Beauty Line on Amazon
The apparel company has launched an Amazon storefront, where it will start selling about 120 products from its in-house beauty line, VS Beauty, as well as products from its Pink brand.
Victoria’s Secret Starts Selling Its Beauty Line on Amazon
The apparel company has launched an Amazon storefront, where it will start selling about 120 products from its in-house beauty line, VS Beauty, as well as products from its Pink brand.
Beauty
European Cosmetics Makers Face Supply Crisis Amid Scarcity of Ukraine Resources
European perfume- and cosmetics-makers face shortages of paper, glass, and some key oils and alcohols, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adds further disruptions to the supply chains for beauty products, driving prices higher amid robust demand.
European Cosmetics Makers Face Supply Crisis Amid Scarcity of Ukraine Resources
European perfume- and cosmetics-makers face shortages of paper, glass, and some key oils and alcohols, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adds further disruptions to the supply chains for beauty products, driving prices higher amid robust demand.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.