Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions
Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.
investment
Luxury
Op-Ed | Could LVMH Buy Richemont?
Acquiring Richemont would catapult LVMH into a completely different stratosphere to the rest of the luxury industry, writes Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Could LVMH Buy Richemont?
Acquiring Richemont would catapult LVMH into a completely different stratosphere to the rest of the luxury industry, writes Andrea Felsted.
Luxury
Arnault Said to Have Bought Stake in Richemont
The stake was described by a source as “small” and part of a broader Arnault family-owned portfolio of investments in publicly listed companies.
Arnault Said to Have Bought Stake in Richemont
The stake was described by a source as “small” and part of a broader Arnault family-owned portfolio of investments in publicly listed companies.
Beauty
The Kombucha Effect Comes for Hair Care
Following the well-worn path from wellness hack to beauty solve, fermented ingredients are making their way to hair care, thanks to a growing number of high-profile startups.
The Kombucha Effect Comes for Hair Care
Following the well-worn path from wellness hack to beauty solve, fermented ingredients are making their way to hair care, thanks to a growing number of high-profile startups.
Beauty
Who Is Going to Buy All These Makeup Brands?
This week, the founder and creative director introduced her foray into colour cosmetics with Pocket Blush, an adorable stick formula, that trades on her most used beauty product.
Who Is Going to Buy All These Makeup Brands?
This week, the founder and creative director introduced her foray into colour cosmetics with Pocket Blush, an adorable stick formula, that trades on her most used beauty product.
Direct-to-Consumer
How to Save a DTC Brand Without Crushing Its Soul
The past year has seen a stream of last-minute rescue deals for once-hot start-ups. Acquirers of formerly distressed brands weigh in on how to improve operations and retain what made them special in the first place.
How to Save a DTC Brand Without Crushing Its Soul
The past year has seen a stream of last-minute rescue deals for once-hot start-ups. Acquirers of formerly distressed brands weigh in on how to improve operations and retain what made them special in the first place.
Partner Content
How Unilever Prestige Ensures Its Brands Stay Relevant
On stage at The Business of Beauty’s Global Forum, Vasiliki Petrou discussed market disruption, evolving consumer behaviour and how she believes brands like K18, Tatcha, Hourglass and Dermalogica stay relevant to their consumers in a saturated market.
How Unilever Prestige Ensures Its Brands Stay Relevant
On stage at The Business of Beauty’s Global Forum, Vasiliki Petrou discussed market disruption, evolving consumer behaviour and how she believes brands like K18, Tatcha, Hourglass and Dermalogica stay relevant to their consumers in a saturated market.
Beauty
Makeup by Mario Hires Investment Bank to Explore Exit Options
The premium cosmetics line, founded by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, has hired J.P Morgan to evaluate its options.
Makeup by Mario Hires Investment Bank to Explore Exit Options
The premium cosmetics line, founded by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, has hired J.P Morgan to evaluate its options.
Beauty
How Merit Won Over the Grown-Up Glossier Girl
Instead of getting caught up in Gen-Z mania, Merit has become profitable and expects to hit $100 million in revenue this year by targeting Millennials with classic luxury branding and no-makeup makeup.
How Merit Won Over the Grown-Up Glossier Girl
Instead of getting caught up in Gen-Z mania, Merit has become profitable and expects to hit $100 million in revenue this year by targeting Millennials with classic luxury branding and no-makeup makeup.
Sustainability
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
The closure of Mara Hoffman and other brands that built ethical consumption into their business models is raising questions about whether there’s room in the market for brands that put sustainability first.
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
The closure of Mara Hoffman and other brands that built ethical consumption into their business models is raising questions about whether there’s room in the market for brands that put sustainability first.
Sustainability
Boohoo Investors Seek £100 Million in Damages After Minimum Wage Row
The investors say those who bought shares ahead of the 2020 labour rights violations report suffered huge losses as a result of the share price drop.
Boohoo Investors Seek £100 Million in Damages After Minimum Wage Row
The investors say those who bought shares ahead of the 2020 labour rights violations report suffered huge losses as a result of the share price drop.
Beauty
Kering Beauté Takes Minority Stake in Matiere Premiere
The brand plans to use the capital injection to fuel its global retail expansion.
Kering Beauté Takes Minority Stake in Matiere Premiere
The brand plans to use the capital injection to fuel its global retail expansion.
Direct-to-Consumer
Outdoor Voices Finds New Owner After Reports of Near-Bankruptcy
Investment firm Consortium Brand Partners announced on Monday that it acquired athleisure brand Outdoor Voices on May 15 for an undisclosed sum.
Outdoor Voices Finds New Owner After Reports of Near-Bankruptcy
Investment firm Consortium Brand Partners announced on Monday that it acquired athleisure brand Outdoor Voices on May 15 for an undisclosed sum.
The News in Brief
Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty
The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.
Shein Said to Weigh Cost Reset for Late Backers Before IPO
The retailer is considering lowering the investment cost for late backers who came in at a valuation of up to $64 billion as it prepares to list at a much lower value, people familiar with the matter said.
GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand
As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Will Spotlight Galliano
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Abbvie Earnings Beat Estimates as Botox Shows Signs of Revival
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
Puma Results Show Progress on Turnaround
The German sports brand posted a narrower loss in the second quarter as it pushed ahead with an effort to restore growth next year.
DSM-Firmenich’s Fragrance-Led Core Profit Beat Sends Shares Higher
DSM-Firmenich beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings, said full-year sales growth should reach the upper end of its target range on the back of broad-based volume growth.