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.
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How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
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What US Brands Need To Know Before Entering the £20 Billion UK Beauty Market
Pat McGrath and Rihanna are among the US beauty brands that have made big splashes in the UK. But successfully crossing the Atlantic isn't easy. Retailers, brands and industry experts told BoF how to navigate the complex British beauty market.
What US Brands Need To Know Before Entering the £20 Billion UK Beauty Market
Pat McGrath and Rihanna are among the US beauty brands that have made big splashes in the UK. But successfully crossing the Atlantic isn't easy. Retailers, brands and industry experts told BoF how to navigate the complex British beauty market.
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Milk Studios Is Leaving NYC’s Meatpacking District
The creative services and production business is leaving its space, a popular spot for runway shows and other fashion events after Google bought the building last month.
Milk Studios Is Leaving NYC’s Meatpacking District
The creative services and production business is leaving its space, a popular spot for runway shows and other fashion events after Google bought the building last month.
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Beauty for the Boys
Displaying equal parts confidence and curiosity, men are embracing the transformative powers of makeup. Are cosmetics companies doing enough to woo their new customers?
Beauty for the Boys
Displaying equal parts confidence and curiosity, men are embracing the transformative powers of makeup. Are cosmetics companies doing enough to woo their new customers?
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The Top 15 M&A Targets in Beauty
In a market that is more competitive than ever, strategics and private equity firms alike are looking beyond makeup to acquisitions in skincare and haircare.
The Top 15 M&A Targets in Beauty
In a market that is more competitive than ever, strategics and private equity firms alike are looking beyond makeup to acquisitions in skincare and haircare.
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The Business of Beautycon
Chief executive Moj Mahdara is accelerating the hysteria-inducing beauty festival’s expansion into media as brands shift more and more marketing spend online.
The Business of Beautycon
Chief executive Moj Mahdara is accelerating the hysteria-inducing beauty festival’s expansion into media as brands shift more and more marketing spend online.
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Inside Milk Makeup's Formula for Success
Hatched by Milk Studios, the colour makeup brand tripled its doors in just six months of business and is eyeing international expansion.
Inside Milk Makeup's Formula for Success
Hatched by Milk Studios, the colour makeup brand tripled its doors in just six months of business and is eyeing international expansion.
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The News in Brief
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.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.