H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
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Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
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One Nation Under Blonde
From blonde ‘bombshells’ to ‘blue-haired liberals’, hair has become a soft indicator of political affiliation. But these stereotypes are eroding, even as polarisation deepens.
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At Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Colour Cosmetics Navigate Caution and Creativity
As the global beauty industry convened in Bologna for the world’s largest beauty trade fair, panellists from NellyRodi, Florasis, and Cénée joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne to explore how colour cosmetics are balancing creative expression, consumer value and brand identity in a changing market.
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Inside The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty’s Paris Dinner With Industry Leaders
Founders, C-Suite executives and creative leaders from brands including Augustinus Bader, L’Oréal, Louis Vuitton Beauty, Caudalie, Prada Beauty, Hermès, Sisley Paris and Vyrao Beauty joined The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty for dinner in the French capital.
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In Hair Care, Stylists Are the Real Influencers
Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.
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BoF Masterclass |The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest report, “The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.”
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Charlotte Tilbury Launches in Mexico
The UK beauty brand will arrive in Sephora Mexico on May 14, and will subsequently open counters in two El Palacio de Hierro locations and a travel concession in the Mexico City International Airport.
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A Recovering Los Angeles Gets Back to Events
Awards season gifting suites, brand activations, influencer events and postponed parties have kicked back into gear as the traumatised city gets ready to rebuild.
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The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can Beauty Sell Without Social?
We asked Lush, the bodycare giant which closed its accounts in 2021.
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The Best of BoF 2024: A Return to Beauty Retail
Tweens went shopping in 2024, but so did just about everybody else. Massive gains in online sales were still dwarfed by in-store purchases, especially at specialty retailers, and foot traffic is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels next year.
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Bic Buys Tangle Teezer for $210 Million
The consumer goods firm, which also makes a range of stationery, lighters and razors, has acquired the hair brush firm from its private equity owners.
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Makeup Artist Sam Visser on How Creativity Sets Him Apart
BoF sits down with prominent makeup artist and Dior Beauty Ambassador, Sam Visser, to hear how prioritising creativity has enabled him to become one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation.
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Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.