The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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Beauty
Space NK Bets on Young Shoppers With New London Megastore
The attention-grabbing new store on London’s Oxford Street is the British chain’s most ambitious gambit yet, and joins a flock of global beauty retailers debuting flagships packed with experiential elements.
Space NK Bets on Young Shoppers With New London Megastore
The attention-grabbing new store on London’s Oxford Street is the British chain’s most ambitious gambit yet, and joins a flock of global beauty retailers debuting flagships packed with experiential elements.
Beauty
Exclusive: Violet Grey Names Former Bluemercury Executive as Group President
Tracy Kline will join the boutique retailer and content platform as group president, effective June 9 as the company continues to ratchet up its growth strategy.
Exclusive: Violet Grey Names Former Bluemercury Executive as Group President
Tracy Kline will join the boutique retailer and content platform as group president, effective June 9 as the company continues to ratchet up its growth strategy.
Beauty
How Niche Perfumers Pay to Win
Luxury fragrance houses like Marc-Antoine Barrois, Amouge and Krigler are pouring investment into their retail spaces, master perfumers and artisanal manufacturing — and reaping double-digit sales growth.
How Niche Perfumers Pay to Win
Luxury fragrance houses like Marc-Antoine Barrois, Amouge and Krigler are pouring investment into their retail spaces, master perfumers and artisanal manufacturing — and reaping double-digit sales growth.
Beauty
Cassandra Grey Launches Perfume Label With $1,100 Fragrance
The month before its new Madison Avenue outpost opens to the public, the luxury beauty retailer has quietly launched Madame Grey, with a hair mist and a perfume.
Cassandra Grey Launches Perfume Label With $1,100 Fragrance
The month before its new Madison Avenue outpost opens to the public, the luxury beauty retailer has quietly launched Madame Grey, with a hair mist and a perfume.
Beauty
Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
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Fine Fragrance Brand Amouage’s Sales Lift 48%
The Omani perfume house reported $100 million in retail sales in its first-quarter earnings, with growth led by its owned boutiques and fresh inroads in the US.
Fine Fragrance Brand Amouage’s Sales Lift 48%
The Omani perfume house reported $100 million in retail sales in its first-quarter earnings, with growth led by its owned boutiques and fresh inroads in the US.
Retail
Primark Committed to US Expansion Despite Tariff Uncertainty, Says Boss
George Weston, chief executive of the British fast-fashion retailer’s parent company AB Foods, said Primark was ‘absolutely’ committed to its plan to have 60 US stores by 2026, more than double the current total.
Primark Committed to US Expansion Despite Tariff Uncertainty, Says Boss
George Weston, chief executive of the British fast-fashion retailer’s parent company AB Foods, said Primark was ‘absolutely’ committed to its plan to have 60 US stores by 2026, more than double the current total.
Retail
As Foreign Tourists Stay Away, US Retailers Dust Off Their Covid Playbooks
International visits to the US are falling fast due to tariffs and growing tensions between America and the rest of the world. The silver lining for retailers: they’ve been down this road before.
As Foreign Tourists Stay Away, US Retailers Dust Off Their Covid Playbooks
International visits to the US are falling fast due to tariffs and growing tensions between America and the rest of the world. The silver lining for retailers: they’ve been down this road before.
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Ulta Beauty Names New Chief Merchandising Officer
Lauren Brindley, an executive who previously worked at the British beauty companies Revolution Beauty and Boots will succeed Monica Arnaudo on June 3.
Ulta Beauty Names New Chief Merchandising Officer
Lauren Brindley, an executive who previously worked at the British beauty companies Revolution Beauty and Boots will succeed Monica Arnaudo on June 3.
Retail
Lacoste Ups Its US Ambitions With New York Flagship
The new store is part of a plan to fuel sales growth in the US, a key market for its tennis-centric sportswear. But Lacoste faces new headwinds, including Trump’s tariffs, new levels of US uncertainty and increased competition for prime tennis positioning.
Lacoste Ups Its US Ambitions With New York Flagship
The new store is part of a plan to fuel sales growth in the US, a key market for its tennis-centric sportswear. But Lacoste faces new headwinds, including Trump’s tariffs, new levels of US uncertainty and increased competition for prime tennis positioning.
Marketing
Actual Y2K Brands Want In on the Y2K Trend
From Ugg to Milani to True Religion, popular early-aughts brands are leaning into “newstalgia” — striking a balance between reminding consumers of their glory days and offering something fresh to stay relevant across generations.
Actual Y2K Brands Want In on the Y2K Trend
From Ugg to Milani to True Religion, popular early-aughts brands are leaning into “newstalgia” — striking a balance between reminding consumers of their glory days and offering something fresh to stay relevant across generations.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty Pauses Target Shop-in-Shop Openings
The beauty retailer will instead focus on 'optimising' its existing 610 locations, said CEO Kecia Steelman at an investors event.
Ulta Beauty Pauses Target Shop-in-Shop Openings
The beauty retailer will instead focus on 'optimising' its existing 610 locations, said CEO Kecia Steelman at an investors event.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.