British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
stores
Beauty
Custom Fragrance Maker Olfactory NYC Expands to Texas, Charts US Expansion
The personalised perfumery will open a store in Dallas’ upmarket West Village neighbourhood on Oct. 24, its ninth retail location, with more US openings slated to follow.
Custom Fragrance Maker Olfactory NYC Expands to Texas, Charts US Expansion
The personalised perfumery will open a store in Dallas’ upmarket West Village neighbourhood on Oct. 24, its ninth retail location, with more US openings slated to follow.
Partner Content
Elevating Physical Retail Strategies to Engage Brand Communities
Partnering with GGP, BoF explores how brands are reinvesting in retail to effectively communicate value to consumers and drive growth. In the third edition of this four-part series, BoF outlines key strategies for success — from training and empowering staff to creating meaningful, personalised in-store experiences and a sense of community.
Elevating Physical Retail Strategies to Engage Brand Communities
Partnering with GGP, BoF explores how brands are reinvesting in retail to effectively communicate value to consumers and drive growth. In the third edition of this four-part series, BoF outlines key strategies for success — from training and empowering staff to creating meaningful, personalised in-store experiences and a sense of community.
Beauty
Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?
The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.
Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?
The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.
Beauty
Cos Bar Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
Cos Bar Acquired by Private Investment Firm
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
Beauty
The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans
Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.
The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans
Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.
Retail
The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.
The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.
Beauty
Gap, Old Navy Turn to Industry Heavyweights for Beauty Lines
On Thursday, the American retail giant announced a new and improved offering for its mainstay brands which include Gap and Old Navy. The Business of Beauty can reveal that former Estée Lauder Companies executive John Demsey and celebrity beauty brand incubator Maesa are involved.
Gap, Old Navy Turn to Industry Heavyweights for Beauty Lines
On Thursday, the American retail giant announced a new and improved offering for its mainstay brands which include Gap and Old Navy. The Business of Beauty can reveal that former Estée Lauder Companies executive John Demsey and celebrity beauty brand incubator Maesa are involved.
Beauty
Revlon’s Turnaround Plan Starts With Its Oldest Brand
Two years after emerging from bankruptcy, one of America’s first beauty conglomerates, Revlon, is looking to the future starting, with the past. Beginning with Elizabeth Arden, the company hopes to regain its former shine.
Revlon’s Turnaround Plan Starts With Its Oldest Brand
Two years after emerging from bankruptcy, one of America’s first beauty conglomerates, Revlon, is looking to the future starting, with the past. Beginning with Elizabeth Arden, the company hopes to regain its former shine.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty CEO Details Mexico Store Locations, Brands
The retailer announced that it will open locations in Guadalajara, León, Tijuana and Monterrey with over 300 brands. 35 of those names, including Half Magic, Snif and a host of K-beauty brands, will be new to the market.
Ulta Beauty CEO Details Mexico Store Locations, Brands
The retailer announced that it will open locations in Guadalajara, León, Tijuana and Monterrey with over 300 brands. 35 of those names, including Half Magic, Snif and a host of K-beauty brands, will be new to the market.
Beauty
Lush Closes All UK Stores For a Day in Solidarity with Gaza
The British soap and bodycare maker closed its 100-plus stores in the country as well as its factories and website on Wednesday in protest of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Lush Closes All UK Stores For a Day in Solidarity with Gaza
The British soap and bodycare maker closed its 100-plus stores in the country as well as its factories and website on Wednesday in protest of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Global Markets
Chinese Zara Rival Urban Revivo Steps Up Global Push With New Stores in Fashion Capitals
The fast-fashion retailer is expanding with new store openings in London, New York, and Hong Kong, aiming for 200 overseas locations within five years.
Chinese Zara Rival Urban Revivo Steps Up Global Push With New Stores in Fashion Capitals
The fast-fashion retailer is expanding with new store openings in London, New York, and Hong Kong, aiming for 200 overseas locations within five years.
Luxury
LVMH Bets on LA’s Rodeo Drive with New Tiffany, Louis Vuitton Flagships
The French luxury giant is further solidifying its control over the exclusive Beverly Hills retail zone with plans for a new Tiffany flagship and a large Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus.
LVMH Bets on LA’s Rodeo Drive with New Tiffany, Louis Vuitton Flagships
The French luxury giant is further solidifying its control over the exclusive Beverly Hills retail zone with plans for a new Tiffany flagship and a large Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.