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In the zodiac calendar, 2025 is the year of the snake, portending transformation and renewal. The wellness industry, however, isn’t as much entering a new period this year as it is doubling down on changes already in progress.
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True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
From fragrance layering to men’s styling products, trends on the rise in the new year hinge on the future of the social media landscape.
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.
Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.
Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.
The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.
Ulta Beauty becomes the first US specialty beauty retailer to launch on TikTok Shop, making the case for partnership rather than competition with the platform’s beauty e-commerce business.
In Full Coverage, Priya Rao looks at the world’s buzziest luxury department stores in Paris.
Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.
Check out this week’s new partner and job openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
The Savannah, Ga.-based pajama brand has developed a devoted following for its super-soft pyjamas. With their first daywear collection, they’re hoping that loyalty will apply in a much more competitive category
Sunday night’s Oscars concluded an awards season that fashion’s biggest labels used to show off their new creative game. BoF breaks down what we learned about brands’ celebrity strategies.
