Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
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How Collagen Jelly Pouches Became Beauty’s Latest Viral Craze
Collagen supplements have been staples in Asia for decades. Now, they’re gaining traction in the West, fuelled by viral jelly pouches and trendy drinkable formats. But not everyone is buying in.
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BoF Professional Masterclass | How Brands Can Get Category Expansion Right
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Wednesday, October 21, at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT as BoF’s Priya Rao and Liz Flora unpack how to successfully launch a new beauty segment with fast growth as well as longevity.
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Rage Retreats Take Wellness to a Higher Decibel
From free scream clubs to island forest getaways, events around the world are encouraging participants to release their pent-up anger together.
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Lilly’s GLP-1 Windfall to Fund Investments in Women’s Health
The pharmaceutical giant has been assembling experts and hunting for new medicines across conditions including bone health and endometriosis, sources told Bloomberg.
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How David Is Making Protein Sexy
Fresh off a $2.25 billion valuation for its parent company, the wellness startup has a new launch, campaign and mandate to conquer calorie-counting consumers.
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Dior Pushes ‘Haute Wellness’ Strategy
The label’s powerful beauty division is upgrading its spa offering and hiring Pilates instructors and sleep experts as it goes head-to-head with hotels and retreats in a bid to tap the buoyant high-end wellness market.
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What Happens When Weight-Loss Drugs Don’t Work?
Up to a third of participants in GLP-1 clinical trials lose less than 5 percent of their body weight, stumping researchers and disillusioning some consumers.
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Baldness Drugs Are Wall Street’s Next Goldmine
Drugmakers working on the next generation of male hair loss treatments are seeing soaring share prices, reminiscent of a similar pattern with GLP-1 innovations.
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At a $10.1 Billion Valuation, Whoop Turns to Women
The US wearables company is hoping to add more female customers with the launch of a new, more elevated design.
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Can Underwear Be Skincare?
Labels like Underdays and Sylva are on the vanguard of a new category called 'carewear,' creating clothing with wellness or skincare benefits. But the business plan is still a work in progress.
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China’s New Tourist Obsession Is a 24-Hour Spa
For less than the cost of many hotels, sprawling bathhouses offer soaking pools, sleeping lounges, lobster buffets and TikTok-ready wellness.
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The Controversial New Wellness Capital of the US
The Sunshine State has long been a destination for plastic surgery, but has more recently become a hub for founders and a clandestine birthplace for new policies shaping national health.
The News in Brief
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.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
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.
Beauty and Home Care Drive Unilever Sales, Food Unit Falters
The UK conglomerate raised its annual volume growth forecast on beauty, personal and home care demand, despite a lagging food sector and the impact of geopolitical conflict on costs.