As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.
Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.
A jump in standalone debt is a ‘temporary spike’ and the company is not facing liquidity problems due to a drop in dividends from Kering and other assets, it told Reuters.
A jump in standalone debt is a ‘temporary spike’ and the company is not facing liquidity problems due to a drop in dividends from Kering and other assets, it told Reuters.
The head of Qatar-backed Mayhoola said an Italian newspaper report suggesting the investment fund and Gucci owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino was ‘untrue.’
The head of Qatar-backed Mayhoola said an Italian newspaper report suggesting the investment fund and Gucci owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino was ‘untrue.’
Simultaneous crises at LVMH, Kering and Chanel suggest all is not well with the luxury megabrand model, but many of the headwinds they face may reverse in the coming years, writes Luca Solca.
Simultaneous crises at LVMH, Kering and Chanel suggest all is not well with the luxury megabrand model, but many of the headwinds they face may reverse in the coming years, writes Luca Solca.
Beiersdorf chief executive Vincent Warnery explains how the company is offsetting China and US headwinds through new product launches, hero ingredients and expansion into fast-growing markets for The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
Beiersdorf chief executive Vincent Warnery explains how the company is offsetting China and US headwinds through new product launches, hero ingredients and expansion into fast-growing markets for The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
The K-beauty corporation behind brands like Laneige, Aestura and Sulwhasoo sees global expansion and ongoing innovation as keys to growth, chief executive Sean Kim explains in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
The K-beauty corporation behind brands like Laneige, Aestura and Sulwhasoo sees global expansion and ongoing innovation as keys to growth, chief executive Sean Kim explains in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
In an interview with The Business of Beauty, E.l.f. chairman and chief executive Tarang Amin said the two brands recognised the “power” of joining forces.
In an interview with The Business of Beauty, E.l.f. chairman and chief executive Tarang Amin said the two brands recognised the “power” of joining forces.
The once-promising Chinese travel retail market is showing little signs of recovery, causing global beauty giants to reevaluate their strategies and reduce promotions.
The once-promising Chinese travel retail market is showing little signs of recovery, causing global beauty giants to reevaluate their strategies and reduce promotions.
The clean beauty brand has faced significant challenges in the years since it was acquired by Shiseido, but its embrace of young consumers may have been its biggest misstep.
The clean beauty brand has faced significant challenges in the years since it was acquired by Shiseido, but its embrace of young consumers may have been its biggest misstep.
The Kering-owned fashion house is promoting its chief product officer as it prepares to open a new chapter under a new designer.
The Kering-owned fashion house is promoting its chief product officer as it prepares to open a new chapter under a new designer.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.