Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
mergers-acquisitions
Retail
Can Saks, Neiman Marcus and Amazon Save the American Department Store?
A $2.65 billion merger of two of America’s largest department stores, with involvement from Amazon and Salesforce, is a bet that scale and technology can breathe new life into an ailing business model.
Can Saks, Neiman Marcus and Amazon Save the American Department Store?
A $2.65 billion merger of two of America’s largest department stores, with involvement from Amazon and Salesforce, is a bet that scale and technology can breathe new life into an ailing business model.
Beauty
Patrick Starrr’s One/Size and IGK Hair Explore Exit Options
Beauty brand incubator Luxury Brand Partners, owner of the premium cosmetics and hair care lines, has tapped The Sage Group to suss out their options. By getting to this stage, they’ve reached a tier many incubated brands don’t.
Patrick Starrr’s One/Size and IGK Hair Explore Exit Options
Beauty brand incubator Luxury Brand Partners, owner of the premium cosmetics and hair care lines, has tapped The Sage Group to suss out their options. By getting to this stage, they’ve reached a tier many incubated brands don’t.
Beauty
Boots Chief Quits After Walgreens’ Sale Plan Stalls
Sebastian James will step down in November, though a successor is yet to be named.
Boots Chief Quits After Walgreens’ Sale Plan Stalls
Sebastian James will step down in November, though a successor is yet to be named.
Retail
Why Revolve Is Buying Paris Couture House Alexandre Vauthier
The US e-tailer, a long-time stockist of Vauthier, is acquiring the label out of administration with plans to boost merchandising and e-commerce, BoF can exclusively reveal.
Why Revolve Is Buying Paris Couture House Alexandre Vauthier
The US e-tailer, a long-time stockist of Vauthier, is acquiring the label out of administration with plans to boost merchandising and e-commerce, BoF can exclusively reveal.
Retail
Frasers Buys THG’s Coggles Website as They Unveil Partnership Deal
THG on Monday said it had sold sites including Coggles to Frasers as part of a partnership deal that also includes Frasers using THG’s technology in some parts of its business.
Frasers Buys THG’s Coggles Website as They Unveil Partnership Deal
THG on Monday said it had sold sites including Coggles to Frasers as part of a partnership deal that also includes Frasers using THG’s technology in some parts of its business.
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.
Beauty
Space NK Sells Off US Wholesale Arm
The beauty retailer’s 600 points of sale across North America have been acquired by distribution firm, PCA Companies.
Space NK Sells Off US Wholesale Arm
The beauty retailer’s 600 points of sale across North America have been acquired by distribution firm, PCA Companies.
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
L’Occitane Revises Privatisation Bid, Offers Equity in New Company
Shares were halted from trading once again as the Hong Kong-based company hopes to win over undecided shareholders.
L’Occitane Revises Privatisation Bid, Offers Equity in New Company
Shares were halted from trading once again as the Hong Kong-based company hopes to win over undecided shareholders.
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.
Luxury
Prada CEO Not Eyeing Big Acquisitions Right Now
Chief executive Andrea Guerra said the Italian fashion group wants to stay focused on developing its own brands, ruling out any major moves in the short term.
Prada CEO Not Eyeing Big Acquisitions Right Now
Chief executive Andrea Guerra said the Italian fashion group wants to stay focused on developing its own brands, ruling out any major moves in the short term.
The News in Brief
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.
Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026
The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.
Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates
Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.