US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
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Beauty
The Fight For Beauty’s Top Talent
With luxury names like LVMH and Kering revving up their beauty businesses, pure play competitors need to safeguard their most prized possessions: their people.
The Fight For Beauty’s Top Talent
With luxury names like LVMH and Kering revving up their beauty businesses, pure play competitors need to safeguard their most prized possessions: their people.
Beauty
Why Kim Kardashian and Coty Could Be Parting Ways
While the beauty conglomerate is in the midst of restructuring its global business, one of its most famous celebrity founders is said to be taking her brand back.
Why Kim Kardashian and Coty Could Be Parting Ways
While the beauty conglomerate is in the midst of restructuring its global business, one of its most famous celebrity founders is said to be taking her brand back.
Beauty
Why So Many Barbie Beauty Collabs Are Falling Flat
The summer movie’s influence on fashion is undeniable, but most collaborations and product pushes in makeup, skin care and hair care are falling flat.
Why So Many Barbie Beauty Collabs Are Falling Flat
The summer movie’s influence on fashion is undeniable, but most collaborations and product pushes in makeup, skin care and hair care are falling flat.
Partner Content
How Beauty Barrage’s Specialist Staff Drive In-Store Sales
Beauty Barrage founder and CEO Sonia Summers shares how the turn-key service, supplying brands with brand ambassadors, educators and event specialists, alleviates challenges around retail staff training and retention to allow beauty brands and retailers to focus on growth and revenue.
How Beauty Barrage’s Specialist Staff Drive In-Store Sales
Beauty Barrage founder and CEO Sonia Summers shares how the turn-key service, supplying brands with brand ambassadors, educators and event specialists, alleviates challenges around retail staff training and retention to allow beauty brands and retailers to focus on growth and revenue.
Beauty
Mass Brands Are the Next Wave of Beauty M&A
Lines found in Target, CVS and Walmart have found success with stylish packaging and ingredient-forward storytelling at a low price point. That makes them hot commodities for would-be acquirers.
Mass Brands Are the Next Wave of Beauty M&A
Lines found in Target, CVS and Walmart have found success with stylish packaging and ingredient-forward storytelling at a low price point. That makes them hot commodities for would-be acquirers.
Beauty
The Return of Perms
The centuries-old hairstyle that reached its peak in the 70s is now embraced by a new audience: Gen Z. Thanks to TikTok, K-pop and innovation within the category, the perm is getting a long overdue lift.
The Return of Perms
The centuries-old hairstyle that reached its peak in the 70s is now embraced by a new audience: Gen Z. Thanks to TikTok, K-pop and innovation within the category, the perm is getting a long overdue lift.
Marketing
How Brands Make Community More Than a Buzzword
A growing number of beauty brands are including loyal customers in the product development process and offering ways for fans to directly benefit from their growth.
How Brands Make Community More Than a Buzzword
A growing number of beauty brands are including loyal customers in the product development process and offering ways for fans to directly benefit from their growth.
Beauty
Beauty TikTok’s Latest Obsessions: From Hair Care to Spider-Man
The social media platform’s fascination with Marvel, curly hair routines and Danessa Myrick continues.
Beauty TikTok’s Latest Obsessions: From Hair Care to Spider-Man
The social media platform’s fascination with Marvel, curly hair routines and Danessa Myrick continues.
Partner Content
Unilever Prestige’s CEO on Unlocking Growth in Beauty
At the inaugural The Business of Beauty Global Forum in Napa Valley, BoF sat down with Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou to discover why she believes new media channels, more immersive content and a laser focus on customer experience are critical to unlocking future growth in the beauty industry.
Unilever Prestige’s CEO on Unlocking Growth in Beauty
At the inaugural The Business of Beauty Global Forum in Napa Valley, BoF sat down with Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou to discover why she believes new media channels, more immersive content and a laser focus on customer experience are critical to unlocking future growth in the beauty industry.
Sports
Why Athletes Are Beauty’s Real MVPs
Gen-Z sports stars like Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have become unlikely ambassadors for cosmetics brands, connecting them to underserved communities. Some are even bypassing partnerships to launch beauty ventures of their own.
Why Athletes Are Beauty’s Real MVPs
Gen-Z sports stars like Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have become unlikely ambassadors for cosmetics brands, connecting them to underserved communities. Some are even bypassing partnerships to launch beauty ventures of their own.
Beauty
Why Is It So Hard for the Beauty Industry to Get Wellness Right?
The segment is meant to be beauty’s next holy grail, but nailing the experience hasn’t been easy.
Why Is It So Hard for the Beauty Industry to Get Wellness Right?
The segment is meant to be beauty’s next holy grail, but nailing the experience hasn’t been easy.
Beauty
Guerlain Launches Hair Care Range
It comes as the brand sees consumers investing more in hair products and scalp maintenance, said Cecile Koenig, Guerlain’s director of international skin care marketing.
Guerlain Launches Hair Care Range
It comes as the brand sees consumers investing more in hair products and scalp maintenance, said Cecile Koenig, Guerlain’s director of international skin care marketing.
The News in Brief
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.