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.
wellness
Beauty
J&J to Stop Selling Personal Care Products in Russia
Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it would halt sale of personal care products in Russia, joining other companies that have limited their business in the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
J&J to Stop Selling Personal Care Products in Russia
Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it would halt sale of personal care products in Russia, joining other companies that have limited their business in the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
Retail
Lululemon Forecasts Strong 2022 Earnings on Demand For Athletic Wear
Lululemon Athletica on Tuesday forecast full-year revenue and profit above analysts’ estimates, signalling demand for athletic wear would remain consistent even as people return to offices and resume travel.
Lululemon Forecasts Strong 2022 Earnings on Demand For Athletic Wear
Lululemon Athletica on Tuesday forecast full-year revenue and profit above analysts’ estimates, signalling demand for athletic wear would remain consistent even as people return to offices and resume travel.
Beauty
DTC Toothpaste Brand Twice Inks New Retail Partnerships
Twice, which is co-founded by Lenny Kravitz, is betting that the ‘oral beauty’ boom will primarily occur offline.
DTC Toothpaste Brand Twice Inks New Retail Partnerships
Twice, which is co-founded by Lenny Kravitz, is betting that the ‘oral beauty’ boom will primarily occur offline.
Beauty
KKR-Backed Wella Aims for IPO as Haircare Market Recovers
Wella Co., the cosmetics maker owned by KKR & Co. and Coty Inc., plans an eventual initial public offering as demand from beauty salons for professional haircare products recovers.
KKR-Backed Wella Aims for IPO as Haircare Market Recovers
Wella Co., the cosmetics maker owned by KKR & Co. and Coty Inc., plans an eventual initial public offering as demand from beauty salons for professional haircare products recovers.
Technology
How ‘The Age of Acceleration’ Will Transform Business
At BoF VOICES 2021, futurists Martin Raymond and Christopher Sanderson examined the series of fast-paced changes that will dominate the wider world in the coming decade — and advised on how brands must adapt.
How ‘The Age of Acceleration’ Will Transform Business
At BoF VOICES 2021, futurists Martin Raymond and Christopher Sanderson examined the series of fast-paced changes that will dominate the wider world in the coming decade — and advised on how brands must adapt.
Beauty
How Beauty Brands Are Building Their Tech Muscle
With the past year’s flurry of tech-focused mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, the beauty industry increasingly resembles Silicon Valley. But the bets on beauty tech are just beginning.
How Beauty Brands Are Building Their Tech Muscle
With the past year’s flurry of tech-focused mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, the beauty industry increasingly resembles Silicon Valley. But the bets on beauty tech are just beginning.
Retail
Report: Peloton Trims Forecast on Apparel Sales
Ececutives believe Peloton owners will ease up on their fitness apparel purchases, as they allocate spending towards going-out clothes.
Report: Peloton Trims Forecast on Apparel Sales
Ececutives believe Peloton owners will ease up on their fitness apparel purchases, as they allocate spending towards going-out clothes.
Beauty
The State of the Celebrity Beauty Brand
Collaborations with musicians like Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat weren’t enough to save BH Cosmetics, which filed for bankruptcy this month.
The State of the Celebrity Beauty Brand
Collaborations with musicians like Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat weren’t enough to save BH Cosmetics, which filed for bankruptcy this month.
Entrepreneurship
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World
The author and podcaster shares his definition for the ever-illusive buzzword, and unpacks how to live a life marked by it.
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World
The author and podcaster shares his definition for the ever-illusive buzzword, and unpacks how to live a life marked by it.
Beauty
Unilever to Sharpen Health Focus After GSK Consumer Interest
Unilever Plc plans to sharpen its focus on health and hygiene and plans to sell off slow-growth brands as it weighs making a higher offer for GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s consumer unit.
Unilever to Sharpen Health Focus After GSK Consumer Interest
Unilever Plc plans to sharpen its focus on health and hygiene and plans to sell off slow-growth brands as it weighs making a higher offer for GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s consumer unit.
Beauty
What’s Next for Olaplex
With an IPO under its belt, the haircare brand is looking to keep the momentum going and new competition at bay.
What’s Next for Olaplex
With an IPO under its belt, the haircare brand is looking to keep the momentum going and new competition at bay.
Retail
Walgreens Is Exploring Options for Its Boots Business, CEO Says
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has begun a strategic review of its Boots drugstore business, chief executive officer Rosalind Brewer said at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.
Walgreens Is Exploring Options for Its Boots Business, CEO Says
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has begun a strategic review of its Boots drugstore business, chief executive officer Rosalind Brewer said at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.
The News in Brief
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.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.