Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
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Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer
Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."
Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer
Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Justine Picardie, Editor-in-Chief
Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, says "You need to discover your own true voice, rather than trying to copy anyone else’s."
Role Call | Justine Picardie, Editor-in-Chief
Justine Picardie, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, says "You need to discover your own true voice, rather than trying to copy anyone else’s."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Lucy Sumner, Head of Entertainment
Lucy Sumner, head of entertainment at Alldayeveryday, says that projects evolve so much in the making, but remember the central idea that inspired you in the first place.
Role Call | Lucy Sumner, Head of Entertainment
Lucy Sumner, head of entertainment at Alldayeveryday, says that projects evolve so much in the making, but remember the central idea that inspired you in the first place.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Carlos Alvarado, Lead Merchant for Men's Grooming
Carlos Alvarado, lead merchant of men's grooming at Birchbox, says "No problem or question is too small, but it's important to come to the table with a proposed solution."
Role Call | Carlos Alvarado, Lead Merchant for Men's Grooming
Carlos Alvarado, lead merchant of men's grooming at Birchbox, says "No problem or question is too small, but it's important to come to the table with a proposed solution."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer
Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."
Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer
Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Diana Chu, Art Director
Diana Chu, art director of Lands' End, says that personal projects are integral to your work-life balance, because they keep you focused.
Role Call | Diana Chu, Art Director
Diana Chu, art director of Lands' End, says that personal projects are integral to your work-life balance, because they keep you focused.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model
John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.
Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model
John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Kristine Keller, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Kristine Keller, senior manager of strategic partnerships at the CFDA, says "Seek advice and mentorship from those that you respect or want to work for. I’ve learned that one introduction can be life-changing."
Role Call | Kristine Keller, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships
Kristine Keller, senior manager of strategic partnerships at the CFDA, says "Seek advice and mentorship from those that you respect or want to work for. I’ve learned that one introduction can be life-changing."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Nicolas Pickaerts, E-Commerce Director
Nicolas Pickaerts, e-commerce director at MatchesFashion.com, says "Pace and innovation is key in making a difference among the competition. You can only progress if you look at how to improve what you do."
Role Call | Nicolas Pickaerts, E-Commerce Director
Nicolas Pickaerts, e-commerce director at MatchesFashion.com, says "Pace and innovation is key in making a difference among the competition. You can only progress if you look at how to improve what you do."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator
Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, says "Putting on museum exhibitions is like making a film — it requires many people with different talents."
Role Call | Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator
Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, says "Putting on museum exhibitions is like making a film — it requires many people with different talents."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Dana Mauriello, Director of Seller Category Growth
Dana Mauriello, director of seller category growth at Etsy, says, "You should be able to look at a string of bad metrics and see the potential red flags."
Role Call | Dana Mauriello, Director of Seller Category Growth
Dana Mauriello, director of seller category growth at Etsy, says, "You should be able to look at a string of bad metrics and see the potential red flags."
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Melissa O'Malley, Global Merchant Director
Melissa O'Malley, director of global merchant and cross-border trade initiatives, says "Be willing to take on roles in unproven territory. My last three jobs didn’t exist before I came along."
Role Call | Melissa O'Malley, Global Merchant Director
Melissa O'Malley, director of global merchant and cross-border trade initiatives, says "Be willing to take on roles in unproven territory. My last three jobs didn’t exist before I came along."
The News in Brief
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
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.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
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.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
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.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
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.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.
Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone, Zara UK for Trademark Infringement
The US cosmetics giant said on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against perfumer Jo Malone, her fragrance brand ‘Jo Loves’ and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products.