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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Halal Beauty’s World Leaders Struggle for Dominance
Indonesia has fallen from second to fourth place in the global halal beauty market, as local brands face consumer trust issues and international competition for Muslim shoppers.
Halal Beauty’s World Leaders Struggle for Dominance
Indonesia has fallen from second to fourth place in the global halal beauty market, as local brands face consumer trust issues and international competition for Muslim shoppers.
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Human Skin Is the Newest Ingredient in K-Beauty
Skin boosters made from donated human tissue are booming at clinics across South Korea as patients seek new treatments to restore facial volume.
Human Skin Is the Newest Ingredient in K-Beauty
Skin boosters made from donated human tissue are booming at clinics across South Korea as patients seek new treatments to restore facial volume.
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Can Wellness Take Thai Beauty Global?
Kosé-owned Pañpuri is set to open 16 new sensory-focused boutiques across North Asia as demand grows for beauty products from Thailand.
Can Wellness Take Thai Beauty Global?
Kosé-owned Pañpuri is set to open 16 new sensory-focused boutiques across North Asia as demand grows for beauty products from Thailand.
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South African Drugstore Empire Faces Succession Reckoning
As Dis-Chem’s chairman prepares to retire and current management rolls out ‘Health Hub’ concepts, investors are uncertain about the $1.7 billion pharmacy chain’s future.
South African Drugstore Empire Faces Succession Reckoning
As Dis-Chem’s chairman prepares to retire and current management rolls out ‘Health Hub’ concepts, investors are uncertain about the $1.7 billion pharmacy chain’s future.
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Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year's Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year's Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
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The BoF Podcast | Oura CEO on the Future of Health Intelligence
One month after filing for an IPO, Tom Hale joined Imran Amed at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to lay out the company’s central thesis: that Oura is building the world’s first large physiological model, ‘continuously monitoring your body, learning from your physiology and helping you make better decisions.’
The BoF Podcast | Oura CEO on the Future of Health Intelligence
One month after filing for an IPO, Tom Hale joined Imran Amed at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to lay out the company’s central thesis: that Oura is building the world’s first large physiological model, ‘continuously monitoring your body, learning from your physiology and helping you make better decisions.’
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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.
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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.
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Legal or Not, the Peptide Boom Is Here
Telemedicine is gearing up for a windfall if the FDA legalises peptides popular with wellness influencers, but long-run brand equity will depend on evidence and efficacy.
Legal or Not, the Peptide Boom Is Here
Telemedicine is gearing up for a windfall if the FDA legalises peptides popular with wellness influencers, but long-run brand equity will depend on evidence and efficacy.
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The Kids’ Beauty Craze Hits Bathtime
Amid buzz about kids getting into skincare, fragrance and makeup, founders are betting on the basics catering to parents’ needs rather than their children’s TikTok-influenced wants.
The Kids’ Beauty Craze Hits Bathtime
Amid buzz about kids getting into skincare, fragrance and makeup, founders are betting on the basics catering to parents’ needs rather than their children’s TikTok-influenced wants.
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For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
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Department Stores Need Fragrance. Is the Feeling Mutual?
Memo Paris’s Harrods-exclusive launch with Giles Deacon underscores why fragrance remains a vital experiential anchor amid broader retail disruption.
Department Stores Need Fragrance. Is the Feeling Mutual?
Memo Paris’s Harrods-exclusive launch with Giles Deacon underscores why fragrance remains a vital experiential anchor amid broader retail disruption.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
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.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.