Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Beauty’s New Future
Tom Hale, Violette Serrat, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and more explored what the future of beauty will look like, and who will shape it, in the final session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Beauty’s New Future
Tom Hale, Violette Serrat, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and more explored what the future of beauty will look like, and who will shape it, in the final session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
Sephora CEO Guillaume Motte on Creating Demand and Scaling Desire
The beauty retailer’s chief executive spoke at day two of The Business of Beauty Global Forum about the strategies that have led to $5 billion in growth over the past three years.
Sephora CEO Guillaume Motte on Creating Demand and Scaling Desire
The beauty retailer’s chief executive spoke at day two of The Business of Beauty Global Forum about the strategies that have led to $5 billion in growth over the past three years.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry
Guillaume Motte, Jane Hertzmark Hudis and Cassandra Grey were among the speakers unpacking the most pressing topics for the industry in the second session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry
Guillaume Motte, Jane Hertzmark Hudis and Cassandra Grey were among the speakers unpacking the most pressing topics for the industry in the second session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
Embodying the Moment: Paloma Elsesser on Beauty, Bodies and Business
The model and muse explained her supermodel origin story and her plans for her next act onstage at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.
Embodying the Moment: Paloma Elsesser on Beauty, Bodies and Business
The model and muse explained her supermodel origin story and her plans for her next act onstage at The Business of Beauty Global Forum.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Our Place in Culture
Paloma Elsesser, Byunghoon Kim and Emma Dabiri discussed the global cultural shifts transforming today’s beauty standards on the first day of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Our Place in Culture
Paloma Elsesser, Byunghoon Kim and Emma Dabiri discussed the global cultural shifts transforming today’s beauty standards on the first day of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
How a Magazine Becomes a Lifestyle Brand
Kinfolk, the quintessential Millennial lifestyle quarterly, is betting it can translate its aspirational aesthetics into a multicategory consumer brand — starting with a fragrance line and a new Manhattan pop-up.
How a Magazine Becomes a Lifestyle Brand
Kinfolk, the quintessential Millennial lifestyle quarterly, is betting it can translate its aspirational aesthetics into a multicategory consumer brand — starting with a fragrance line and a new Manhattan pop-up.
Beauty’s New Price Cuts, Explained
As a K-shaped economy forces shoppers to make difficult decisions, mass and masstige brands are chasing growth with tactical deflation.
Beauty’s New Price Cuts, Explained
As a K-shaped economy forces shoppers to make difficult decisions, mass and masstige brands are chasing growth with tactical deflation.
The Hollywood Hairstylist Building the Next Aveda
Mara Roszak spent her career styling the hair of starlets like Emma Stone and Zoe Saldaña. Now, through her hair line Rōz, she hopes to move into salons and Sephora stores across the US.
The Hollywood Hairstylist Building the Next Aveda
Mara Roszak spent her career styling the hair of starlets like Emma Stone and Zoe Saldaña. Now, through her hair line Rōz, she hopes to move into salons and Sephora stores across the US.
What I’m Most Excited About at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026
Join the livestream on June 24 and 25 as we examine beauty’s current place in culture, and look forward to its new future.
What I’m Most Excited About at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026
Join the livestream on June 24 and 25 as we examine beauty’s current place in culture, and look forward to its new future.
Talking Luxury With L’Oréal’s Cyril Chapuy
Priya Rao parses the issues facing beauty’s highest price point with the president of L’Oréal Luxe.
Talking Luxury With L’Oréal’s Cyril Chapuy
Priya Rao parses the issues facing beauty’s highest price point with the president of L’Oréal Luxe.
L’Oréal to Acquire Majority Stake in India’s Innovist
The French cosmetics group will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist as it looks to step up its share of one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
L’Oréal to Acquire Majority Stake in India’s Innovist
The French cosmetics group will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist as it looks to step up its share of one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Beauty Brands Want to Own Their Space. It’ll Cost Them.
As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler.
Beauty Brands Want to Own Their Space. It’ll Cost Them.
As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’
Bluemercury Appoints New CEO
Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.
Brazil’s Natura Revenue Drops on Lower Domestic Sales
The cosmetics maker said it is taking measures to restore growth in Brazil, including supply-chain adjustments and an acceleration in franchise store openings.
Estée Lauder Boosts Cost of Restructuring Moves to $1.75 Billion
The US conglomerate forecasts restructuring costs of $1.75 billion, up from $1.55 billion previously, owing to job cuts and workforce reductions in addition to other expenses.
Coty and Kering Agree to Early Transfer of Gucci Beauty Licence to L’Oréal
Coty will receive approximately $400 million and continue to operate the brand until at least June 30, 2027, terminating its prior agreement a year earlier than originally signed.