Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
skincare
Global Markets
Why Japanese Beauty Giants Are Buying Up Global Brands
M&A is gathering pace in Japan’s beauty industry as local conglomerates look to diversify their portfolios beyond Asia and target high-growth categories overseas.
Why Japanese Beauty Giants Are Buying Up Global Brands
M&A is gathering pace in Japan’s beauty industry as local conglomerates look to diversify their portfolios beyond Asia and target high-growth categories overseas.
Beauty
Aurelius Group in Talks to Buy The Body Shop, Says Report
The private equity investor Aurelius Group is in talks to buy the beauty products chain the Body Shop, which has been put up for sale by its Brazilian owner, Natura & Co, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters.
Aurelius Group in Talks to Buy The Body Shop, Says Report
The private equity investor Aurelius Group is in talks to buy the beauty products chain the Body Shop, which has been put up for sale by its Brazilian owner, Natura & Co, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters.
Beauty
Unilever’s Plan to Restore Market Share Underwhelms Investors
Unilever Plc named a new chief financial officer and overhauled its division heads as new Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher promised to revive a company whose ability to win market share reached a record low.
Unilever’s Plan to Restore Market Share Underwhelms Investors
Unilever Plc named a new chief financial officer and overhauled its division heads as new Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher promised to revive a company whose ability to win market share reached a record low.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty to Launch Smart Vending Machines in Stores
The U.S retailer has partnered with smart vending machine company SOS for a pilot programme that will allow loyalty card members to collect free beauty samples as well as period care products.
Ulta Beauty to Launch Smart Vending Machines in Stores
The U.S retailer has partnered with smart vending machine company SOS for a pilot programme that will allow loyalty card members to collect free beauty samples as well as period care products.
Partner Content
The Estée Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures and Nykaa Announce Finalists for Their BEAUTY&YOU Awards
The finalists will be invited to pitch their business plans on November 2 to an esteemed jury including Bollywood actor and beauty entrepreneur Katrina Kaif and fashion designer Gaurav Gupta.
The Estée Lauder Companies’ New Incubation Ventures and Nykaa Announce Finalists for Their BEAUTY&YOU Awards
The finalists will be invited to pitch their business plans on November 2 to an esteemed jury including Bollywood actor and beauty entrepreneur Katrina Kaif and fashion designer Gaurav Gupta.
Beauty
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: This Makeup Artist Drives Pop Music
From Glossier-themed Bat Mitzvahs to the return of tramp stamps, the week in beauty news.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: This Makeup Artist Drives Pop Music
From Glossier-themed Bat Mitzvahs to the return of tramp stamps, the week in beauty news.
Beauty
L’Occitane Reports Strong Sales Growth in First Half Results
L’Occitane International S.A reported net sales of just over €1 billion ($1.13 billion) in the first half of its 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 24.9 percent at constant rates.
L’Occitane Reports Strong Sales Growth in First Half Results
L’Occitane International S.A reported net sales of just over €1 billion ($1.13 billion) in the first half of its 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 24.9 percent at constant rates.
Beauty
Sephora to Reopen Newly-Revamped Champs-Elysées Flagship
After several months of renovations, Sephora is set to reopen its flagship on Paris’ famed shopping street on Oct. 27.
Sephora to Reopen Newly-Revamped Champs-Elysées Flagship
After several months of renovations, Sephora is set to reopen its flagship on Paris’ famed shopping street on Oct. 27.
Beauty
Francisco Costa Plans to Buy Back Costa Brazil
The bid came in a filing tied to bankruptcy proceedings for Amyris, which closed the brand in August.
Francisco Costa Plans to Buy Back Costa Brazil
The bid came in a filing tied to bankruptcy proceedings for Amyris, which closed the brand in August.
Partner Content
Decoding The Indian Beauty Landscape
BoF shares product and consumer insights on the growth potential of India’s beauty and personal care market, from a new report by The Estée Lauder Companies’ BEAUTY&YOU program in partnership with 1Lattice.
Decoding The Indian Beauty Landscape
BoF shares product and consumer insights on the growth potential of India’s beauty and personal care market, from a new report by The Estée Lauder Companies’ BEAUTY&YOU program in partnership with 1Lattice.
Beauty
The Business of Beauty Gathers Executives for an Intimate Community Event
In New York City, leaders from Shiseido, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Aēsop and Glossier joined The Business of Beauty’s executive editor, Priya Rao, to hear her insights on the evolving opportunities in the sector.
The Business of Beauty Gathers Executives for an Intimate Community Event
In New York City, leaders from Shiseido, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Aēsop and Glossier joined The Business of Beauty’s executive editor, Priya Rao, to hear her insights on the evolving opportunities in the sector.
Beauty
Luxury Skin Care Label Eighth Day Receives Minority Investment From L Catterton
The capital will help the brand grow its executive team, expand its product assortment and reinforce its global presence.
Luxury Skin Care Label Eighth Day Receives Minority Investment From L Catterton
The capital will help the brand grow its executive team, expand its product assortment and reinforce its global presence.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.