Kevin Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
stores
Beauty
Why Fast-Fashion Retailers Can’t Crack Beauty
Stores like H&M, Zara and Primark are experimenting with selling makeup, hair care and fragrances. But as past experiments show, beauty is a tricky beast for mass retail.
Why Fast-Fashion Retailers Can’t Crack Beauty
Stores like H&M, Zara and Primark are experimenting with selling makeup, hair care and fragrances. But as past experiments show, beauty is a tricky beast for mass retail.
Beauty
Will Mikayla Nogueira’s Lip Kit Kill the Clean Girl?
As her label POV launches its first makeup products, the TikTok beauty star says the world is ready to go glam again.
Will Mikayla Nogueira’s Lip Kit Kill the Clean Girl?
As her label POV launches its first makeup products, the TikTok beauty star says the world is ready to go glam again.
Retail
Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France
The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.
Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France
The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.
Beauty
How ‘Made in Mexico’ Perfumes Won Over Niche Customers
Nimble niche perfumers like Xinú, Perfumérica and Laguna Cyprien are riding a wave of popularity with domestic customers and overseas visitors, and finding that building global brands doesn’t always mean US expansion.
How ‘Made in Mexico’ Perfumes Won Over Niche Customers
Nimble niche perfumers like Xinú, Perfumérica and Laguna Cyprien are riding a wave of popularity with domestic customers and overseas visitors, and finding that building global brands doesn’t always mean US expansion.
Partner Content
Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination
With a £46 million upgrade, cultural programming with Saatchi and Frieze London and a refreshed retail offer, Chelsea landlord Cadogan has positioned the historic Sloane Street as a model for experience-led destination retail.
Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination
With a £46 million upgrade, cultural programming with Saatchi and Frieze London and a refreshed retail offer, Chelsea landlord Cadogan has positioned the historic Sloane Street as a model for experience-led destination retail.
Beauty
MAC Cosmetics Is Launching at Sephora
The makeup label will make its debut at the chain’s US stores next year.
MAC Cosmetics Is Launching at Sephora
The makeup label will make its debut at the chain’s US stores next year.
Beauty
Why Drugstore Beauty Is Succeeding Everywhere Except the US
Within a crowded beauty market, US drugstores are struggling to compete — while their overseas counterparts continue to thrive. To regain relevance and bring success home, American chains must evolve.
Why Drugstore Beauty Is Succeeding Everywhere Except the US
Within a crowded beauty market, US drugstores are struggling to compete — while their overseas counterparts continue to thrive. To regain relevance and bring success home, American chains must evolve.
Beauty
Sol de Janeiro Appoints Chief Marketing and Digital Officer
Jordan Saxemard, formerly of Dyson and Coty, is tasked with helping the body care giant evolve into a broader lifestyle brand.
Sol de Janeiro Appoints Chief Marketing and Digital Officer
Jordan Saxemard, formerly of Dyson and Coty, is tasked with helping the body care giant evolve into a broader lifestyle brand.
Beauty
How Do You Bounce Back After Backlash? Boy Smells Offers an Answer
The queer-founded fragrance label is opening its first-ever store, months after weathering negative chatter around its creative overhaul. Now, it’s ready to win core customers back — and reach new ones.
How Do You Bounce Back After Backlash? Boy Smells Offers an Answer
The queer-founded fragrance label is opening its first-ever store, months after weathering negative chatter around its creative overhaul. Now, it’s ready to win core customers back — and reach new ones.
Beauty
Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround
While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.
Estée Lauder Companies’ CEO Says Fragrance Is Key to its Turnaround
While the US beauty conglomerate unveils its first fragrance-focussed innovation centre in Paris, executives including CEO Stéphane de La Faverie outlined new opportunities for its luxury and prestige perfume portfolio, which spans brands like Tom Ford and Le Labo.
Beauty
Sephora’s Beauty Event ‘Sephoria’ Returns to Paris
On Friday, the LVMH-owned prestige beauty retailer will open the third Paris edition of Sephoria, its pop-up shopping bonanza, as it continues to expand to new cities and add brand partnerships.
Sephora’s Beauty Event ‘Sephoria’ Returns to Paris
On Friday, the LVMH-owned prestige beauty retailer will open the third Paris edition of Sephoria, its pop-up shopping bonanza, as it continues to expand to new cities and add brand partnerships.
Luxury
Harrods Posts an Annual Loss on Exceptional Charges
Harrods reported a £34.3 million ($46.2 million) pre-tax loss for its fiscal 2024 as exceptional costs overshadowed otherwise steady trading. Turnover for the full year rose by 0.6 percent, to £1.08 billion ($1.46 billion), compared to 2023.
Harrods Posts an Annual Loss on Exceptional Charges
Harrods reported a £34.3 million ($46.2 million) pre-tax loss for its fiscal 2024 as exceptional costs overshadowed otherwise steady trading. Turnover for the full year rose by 0.6 percent, to £1.08 billion ($1.46 billion), compared to 2023.
The News in Brief
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.