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The Year Ahead: Neighbourhood Stores Return

Consumer demand for convenience and immediacy is prompting retailers to complement existing brick-and-mortar networks with smaller format stores that meet customers where they are and reduce friction in the customer journey.

Retail

The Year Ahead: Neighbourhood Stores Return

Consumer demand for convenience and immediacy is prompting retailers to complement existing brick-and-mortar networks with smaller format stores that meet customers where they are and reduce friction in the customer journey.


Beauty

Could a Department Store Take on Sephora?

Following the overhaul of what will soon be a 90,000-square-foot beauty section, Harrods is readying to open a network of standalone beauty stores.

Beauty

Could a Department Store Take on Sephora?

Following the overhaul of what will soon be a 90,000-square-foot beauty section, Harrods is readying to open a network of standalone beauty stores.


China

Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?

Beyond Shanghai’s downtown shopping meccas, suburban malls and mixed-use developments on the outskirts of the city present an exciting opportunity for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike and Sephora who have begun to put down roots here.

China

Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?

Beyond Shanghai’s downtown shopping meccas, suburban malls and mixed-use developments on the outskirts of the city present an exciting opportunity for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike and Sephora who have begun to put down roots here.


Beauty

The Great Makeup Crash of 2019

Many of the largest cosmetics brands are seeing US sales drop as new rivals enter the market even as consumers spend less on makeup.

Beauty

The Great Makeup Crash of 2019

Many of the largest cosmetics brands are seeing US sales drop as new rivals enter the market even as consumers spend less on makeup.


Beauty

How Doctor Brands Cash In on Authority

Clinically minded skincare brands — inspired by in-office treatments and cutting-edge science — have taken centre stage on today’s exploding skincare frontier. Sarah Brown asks: Do these (generally tiny) brands pose a credible threat to the establishment?

Beauty

How Doctor Brands Cash In on Authority

Clinically minded skincare brands — inspired by in-office treatments and cutting-edge science — have taken centre stage on today’s exploding skincare frontier. Sarah Brown asks: Do these (generally tiny) brands pose a credible threat to the establishment?


News & Analysis

Is Beauty Forever 21's Lifeline?

The retailer recently opened its first Riley Rose beauty store in New York City, but pink branding and Gen Z favourites like Lime Crime and BH Cosmetics might not be enough to turn around the struggling fast-fashion player.

News & Analysis

Is Beauty Forever 21's Lifeline?

The retailer recently opened its first Riley Rose beauty store in New York City, but pink branding and Gen Z favourites like Lime Crime and BH Cosmetics might not be enough to turn around the struggling fast-fashion player.


Retail

Sephora Sales Pick Up Amidst J.C. Penney Rumours

LVMH stated that the partnership between the two brands was favourable for business.

Retail

Sephora Sales Pick Up Amidst J.C. Penney Rumours

LVMH stated that the partnership between the two brands was favourable for business.


Beauty

Revealed: Lady Gaga’s New Beauty Line

The singer opens up to BoF exclusively about her highly anticipated beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, and her decision to link up with Amazon as the venture’s retail partner.

Beauty

Revealed: Lady Gaga’s New Beauty Line

The singer opens up to BoF exclusively about her highly anticipated beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, and her decision to link up with Amazon as the venture’s retail partner.


Beauty

Lady Gaga Picks Amazon for Major Beauty Launch

The singer opens up exclusively to BoF about her highly anticipated beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, and her decision to link up with Amazon as her retail partner.

Beauty

Lady Gaga Picks Amazon for Major Beauty Launch

The singer opens up exclusively to BoF about her highly anticipated beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, and her decision to link up with Amazon as her retail partner.


News & Analysis

Target Takes on Sephora and Ulta With a Revamped Beauty Section

Target is updating its beauty section to showcase independent and homegrown brands, in a bid to win over young shoppers from specialty retailers.

News & Analysis

Target Takes on Sephora and Ulta With a Revamped Beauty Section

Target is updating its beauty section to showcase independent and homegrown brands, in a bid to win over young shoppers from specialty retailers.