Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
Solving Beauty’s Packaging Problem
Last year, the beauty sector generated 142.6 billion units of packaging — most of which ended up in landfill.
What’s Behind the Lip Gloss Boom? The 90s Nostalgia, Wellness and Tinder.
High-shine lacquered lips are back on the beauty radar. But like its consumers, lip gloss has grown up and brands have made modifications to improve their formulas.
Birchbox Eyes 'Casual Beauty Customers' with Walgreens Launch
Birchbox is among the many direct-to-consumer brands that are going brick-and-mortar as well as online to increase shopping options.
Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company
BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.
Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss
This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Power of Being Yourself: Huda Kattan
The most powerful beauty influencer in the world wasn't able to build her Huda Beauty cosmetics empire until she accepted her 'weirdness.'
The Candle Market Is on Fire
As interest in both self-care and home decor flourish, scented candles have become indispensable accessories. And thanks to Instagram, fashion houses and indies alike have entered this market with products that go way beyond glass jars with stickers.
How Avon Is Rebooting for a Digital Age
The pioneer of door-to-door selling is betting on technology and a new digital team to bolster its business in hard times.
Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework
Ben Gorham shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Sephora or Ulta: A Beauty Brand’s Biggest Decision
Signing an exclusive deal with one of the two leading beauty retailers is an important step for emerging startups and celebrities like Kylie Jenner alike. But setting the right terms is crucial.
Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew
This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
BoF and Target Celebrate West Coast Creativity
Designers, creative leaders, and entrepreneurs celebrated the vitality of their community in Los Angeles.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
APR Corp’s Quarterly Revenue Doubles on Skincare, Overseas Growth
The Korean firm and Medicube owner reported third quarter revenue growth of over 100 percent, mostly attributed to the expansion of its skincare range into new markets, channels and product categories.
Swan Beauty Names Chief Makeup Artist in Residence
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.