Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
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China
China’s Online Giants Get Physical
In this month’s China Edit, the battle between China's e-commerce giants is heating up as adversaries wage war offline.
China’s Online Giants Get Physical
In this month’s China Edit, the battle between China's e-commerce giants is heating up as adversaries wage war offline.
Global Markets
One Step Back for Poland as Sunday Shopping Ends
As Poland's economy has grown, more luxury brands have invested in the country. But a new bill backed by the Catholic Church could knock its progress back.
One Step Back for Poland as Sunday Shopping Ends
As Poland's economy has grown, more luxury brands have invested in the country. But a new bill backed by the Catholic Church could knock its progress back.
China
Chinese Reality Shows Boost Brands
Chinese reality shows are becoming a powerful platform for brands like Victoria’s Secret. But the market has its challenges.
Chinese Reality Shows Boost Brands
Chinese reality shows are becoming a powerful platform for brands like Victoria’s Secret. But the market has its challenges.
China
Cuts to China’s Import Tariffs to Buoy Fashion and Cosmetics
Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.
Cuts to China’s Import Tariffs to Buoy Fashion and Cosmetics
Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.
News & Analysis
An Inflection Point for Indian Models
Demand for uniqueness and the growth of India’s fashion market are fuelling the rise of Indian models.
An Inflection Point for Indian Models
Demand for uniqueness and the growth of India’s fashion market are fuelling the rise of Indian models.
Retail
Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores
Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.
Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores
Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.
Retail
Japan’s Luxury Market Enters a New Era
As a recent economic surge lifts spending in Japan’s luxury market — the second largest in the world — how can brands capitalise on this momentum?
Japan’s Luxury Market Enters a New Era
As a recent economic surge lifts spending in Japan’s luxury market — the second largest in the world — how can brands capitalise on this momentum?
Fashion Week
The ‘Made in Indonesia’ Opportunity
BoF investigates how the tropical islands of Bali, Java and Sumatra have become manufacturing hotspots for global fashion brands like H&M, Calvin Klein and Uniqlo.
The ‘Made in Indonesia’ Opportunity
BoF investigates how the tropical islands of Bali, Java and Sumatra have become manufacturing hotspots for global fashion brands like H&M, Calvin Klein and Uniqlo.
China
China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day
China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.
China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day
China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.
Global Markets
Chanel and Gucci Hike Prices as South Korea and China End Dispute
The countries have agreed to restore ties after a year-long dispute over the deployment of a US anti-missile system, which has been devastating to some Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.
Chanel and Gucci Hike Prices as South Korea and China End Dispute
The countries have agreed to restore ties after a year-long dispute over the deployment of a US anti-missile system, which has been devastating to some Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.
Retail
Russia’s Luxury Market on the Mend
The country’s luxury market has recovered after two difficult years, helped mainly by domestic demand and rising sales to tourists, which will get a boost from a ‘tax-free’ scheme scheduled to come into force around February next year.
Russia’s Luxury Market on the Mend
The country’s luxury market has recovered after two difficult years, helped mainly by domestic demand and rising sales to tourists, which will get a boost from a ‘tax-free’ scheme scheduled to come into force around February next year.
China
What China’s National Congress Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, implications of the 19th National Congress on the fashion industry, Shanghai Fashion Week and Golden Week.
What China’s National Congress Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, implications of the 19th National Congress on the fashion industry, Shanghai Fashion Week and Golden Week.
The News in Brief
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.