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The Indie Brands Taking Latino Hair Care Global
Over the last decade, a slew of Latino-founded indie brands have tapped into underserved consumer demand in the US and Latin America. But growing means scaling brand awareness and securing investment to take on the big players.
The Indie Brands Taking Latino Hair Care Global
Over the last decade, a slew of Latino-founded indie brands have tapped into underserved consumer demand in the US and Latin America. But growing means scaling brand awareness and securing investment to take on the big players.
Shiseido Faces Tough Turnaround After Costly Cosmetics Stumbles
Once a formidable challenger to L’Oréal and the Estée Lauder Companies, Japan's largest beauty conglomerate is navigating its biggest challenge in decades, hurt by a costly misfire in North America and pressure from international rivals.
Shiseido Faces Tough Turnaround After Costly Cosmetics Stumbles
Once a formidable challenger to L’Oréal and the Estée Lauder Companies, Japan's largest beauty conglomerate is navigating its biggest challenge in decades, hurt by a costly misfire in North America and pressure from international rivals.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches
If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches
If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.
The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026
From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.
The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026
From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.
The Best of BoF 2025: Deals, Deals, Deals
After a year of stagnancy, the beauty deals pipeline unfroze in 2025, with some of the buzziest brands finding new homes in blockbuster deals.
The Best of BoF 2025: Deals, Deals, Deals
After a year of stagnancy, the beauty deals pipeline unfroze in 2025, with some of the buzziest brands finding new homes in blockbuster deals.
Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update
This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.
Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update
This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.
China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal
Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.
China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal
Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.
Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo
Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.
Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo
Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.
Why Press-On Nails Might Overtake the Gel Market
Cheaper to buy and easier to apply, press-on nails are coming for the billion-dollar nail salon business. (And for Megan Fox’s manicure.)
Why Press-On Nails Might Overtake the Gel Market
Cheaper to buy and easier to apply, press-on nails are coming for the billion-dollar nail salon business. (And for Megan Fox’s manicure.)