PAI Partners to Acquire Elemis from L’Occitane
The French private equity group announced on Wednesday that it will buy the UK skin and body care brand for an undisclosed sum.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
South Korea's Amorepacific Bets on Luxury Cosmetics for Europe Push
Amorepacific's European revenues are expected to rise by 20 percent in 2018.
Beauty’s Augmented Reality Revolution: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next
Beauty brands are betting heavily on AR, and the early ROI is promising.
How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year
The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.
The Best of BoF 2017 | Beauty
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of the top beauty stories.
L’Oréal Goes Vegan With New Hair Dye
The cosmetics company is riding the natural trend with a new plant-based hair colouring.
What Young People Really Think About Identity, Influence and the Experience Economy
Beautycon chief executive Moj Mahdara took to the #BoFVOICES stage to share results of her extensive survey of Pivotals, the super-generation age 13 to 34. Watch now.
The Myths and Realities of Nutrition: 'Diets Don’t Work'
On stage at #BoFVOICES, entrepreneur and consultant Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay offered a radically simple solution to society's nutritional woes: fibre. Watch now.
Finding Success as a Serial Entrepreneur
Marcia Kilgore, creator of Bliss, FitFlop, Soap & Glory and Beauty Pie, shares her fearless approach to business on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Ulta Beauty Fades as Growth Story Seen Showing Cracks
Competition from elsewhere, including from LVMH's Sephora and Macy's Bluemercury, has limited much of Ulta's growth.
Build the Customer Into Your Brand, Says Glossier's Emily Weiss
The consumer is already powerful, and the beauty industry's mission is realising and unlocking that power, Glossier's Emily Weiss told Alexandra Shulman on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Why LVMH May Become a Bigger Beauty Player
As digital fuels brand fragmentation in beauty, LVMH has stayed largely on the sidelines, but the explosive success of Fenty Beauty could spell a change of heart.
Self Tanning Goes Upscale
Luxury players are fighting the stigma around self tanning with innovation and category reinvention, spurring increased demand.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Estée Lauder Sets 2030 Growth, Margin Targets as Turnaround Advances
At its capital markets event in Shanghai, leadership said it aims to deliver mid-single-digit organic net sales growth through fiscal 2030, and unveiled a new cost-cutting and strategic roadmap.
Nykaa Quarterly Profit Nearly Triples on Beauty Demand, Margin Gains
The Indian beauty retailer said on Wednesday its second-quarter profit nearly tripled, as improved operating efficiency and strong demand for premium beauty products boosted margins.
Report: CVS Plans to Break Up Healthcare Conglomerate
The US retailer is planning to spin off its pharmacy business in what would be one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry, according to reports.
Novo Nordisk Hikes 2026 Outlook Again
The Ozempic maker raised its full-year outlook for the third time this year on Wednesday as its Wegovy pill beat third-quarter sales forecasts, boosting the Danish firm's bid to win back ground from US rival Eli Lilly.
Dsm-Firmenich Raises Growth Outlook in Line With Expectations
The fragrance firm reported third-quarter core profit a touch above market expectations on Wednesday, and raised its full-year growth outlook but failed to impress investors.
Renowned British Hairstylist John Frieda Has Died
The hairdresser and founder had a career spanning more than half a century, working with the likes of Princess Diana and Madonna.
Unilever Plans €1 Billion in Savings to Ramp Up Turnaround
The conglomerate is focussed on sharpening its positioning as a pure-play beauty and personal care organisation.