US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
funding
Financial Markets
How to Fund Your Fashion Business
Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.
Financial Markets
Mansur Gavriel Exploring Sale of Minority Stake
The millennial accessories label is entertaining inbound offers from both strategic players and private equity firms, BoF has learned.
China
Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi
Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.
News & Analysis
Gwyneth Paltrow's Lifestyle Company Goop Raises $50 Million Series C
"The newest investment will fund its international expansion, the company says, adding that it will specifically focus on expanding e-commerce into
News & Analysis
Warby Parker Raises Another $75 Million, Declares Profitability on Road to IPO
The disruptive eyewear company is now valued at $1.75 billion, with a public flotation on the horizon.
Financial Markets
A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising
Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?
China
JD.com Targets $2 Billion Fundraising at Logistics Unit
China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm has kicked off a fundraising round at its logistics unit, with a target of at least $2 billion, and eventually plans to list the business overseas.
News & Analysis
Reformation Raises $25 Million to Fuel Brick-and-Mortar Growth
Founder and chief executive Yael Aflalo will use the Series B round of financing, led by Stripes Group with participation from 14W andImaginary Ventures, to open more tech-enabled retail locations.
Financial Markets
Carmen Busquets Leads Seed Funding for Maison-De-Mode.com
The luxury ethical retailer plans to use the capital to help scale the business further by growing the size of the company's team, investing in new technologies and expanding into new product categories.
News & Analysis
Natalie Massenet Joins Seed Funding for Hosiery Start-Up Heist
Other investors in the £2 million funding round include Bella Freud and Alexachung investor Pembroke VCT, and the founders of the Innocent Drinks company.
Technology
Report: Poshmark in Talks to Raise Funding
The fashion re-commerce platform is reportedly in talks to raise more than $50 million in a funding round that could value the startup at roughly $600 million.
News & Analysis
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
The News in Brief
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty and Home Care Drive Unilever Sales, Food Unit Falters
The UK conglomerate raised its annual volume growth forecast on beauty, personal and home care demand, despite a lagging food sector and the impact of geopolitical conflict on costs.
Carlos Nazario Appointed Editor in Chief of Wonderland
The fashion editor and stylist is reuniting with longtime collaborator Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Wonderland parent Visual Talent Ltd.
Aritzia Seeks to More Than Double Sales by 2032
New categories and brick-and-mortar expansion beyond North America are set to drive Aritzia’s quest to hit $10.5 billion CAD ($7.5 billion).