De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
Inside Beauty
Retail
How Fashion and Beauty Can Better Engage with Black Businesses
Four months after renewed demands for racial justice hit the fashion and beauty industries, what — beyond symbolic gestures — has been done, and what will it take to make initiatives like the 15 Percent Pledge work?
How Fashion and Beauty Can Better Engage with Black Businesses
Four months after renewed demands for racial justice hit the fashion and beauty industries, what — beyond symbolic gestures — has been done, and what will it take to make initiatives like the 15 Percent Pledge work?
Beauty
Why Basics Like Toothpaste and Deodorant Are More Important to the Beauty Industry Than Ever
From razor blades to tampons, companies are raising the bar in essentials, set to become even more important to brands as a global recession sets in, writes Sarah Brown.
Why Basics Like Toothpaste and Deodorant Are More Important to the Beauty Industry Than Ever
From razor blades to tampons, companies are raising the bar in essentials, set to become even more important to brands as a global recession sets in, writes Sarah Brown.
Beauty
How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
Beauty
Why ‘Masstige’ Could Be Beauty’s Most Important Category
A growing middle ground is propelling beauty into a post-prestige world where under $20 products now appeal to the most devout luxury consumers.
Why ‘Masstige’ Could Be Beauty’s Most Important Category
A growing middle ground is propelling beauty into a post-prestige world where under $20 products now appeal to the most devout luxury consumers.
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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?
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
Inside the Battle to Be the Next Sephora
Specialty beauty boutiques are proliferating at a dizzying rate. Can they all last and who will win?
Inside the Battle to Be the Next Sephora
Specialty beauty boutiques are proliferating at a dizzying rate. Can they all last and who will win?
Beauty
9 Tips For Mastering the In-Store Experience
Retail may be in flux, but beauty customers are still buying big at physical stores. Sarah Brown examines how beauty's savviest brands keep shoppers shopping.
9 Tips For Mastering the In-Store Experience
Retail may be in flux, but beauty customers are still buying big at physical stores. Sarah Brown examines how beauty's savviest brands keep shoppers shopping.
Beauty
When Radical Transparency Bites Back
Total transparency has been Deciem founder Brandon Truaxe’s calling card since the beginning. But what happens when it creates an online firestorm?
When Radical Transparency Bites Back
Total transparency has been Deciem founder Brandon Truaxe’s calling card since the beginning. But what happens when it creates an online firestorm?
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Beauty
How Not To Ruin Your Brand Once You’ve Sold It
Is it possible to sell your brand without selling out? Sarah Brown talks to a group of key beauty founders about the new rules for navigating corporate waters and protecting your company — and yourself.
How Not To Ruin Your Brand Once You’ve Sold It
Is it possible to sell your brand without selling out? Sarah Brown talks to a group of key beauty founders about the new rules for navigating corporate waters and protecting your company — and yourself.
Beauty
Beauty’s Augmented Reality Revolution: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next
Beauty brands are betting heavily on AR, and the early ROI is promising.
Beauty’s Augmented Reality Revolution: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next
Beauty brands are betting heavily on AR, and the early ROI is promising.
Beauty
Men Still Stump the Beauty Industry
The men’s grooming market remains sub-scale, but shifting cultural attitudes and the growth of niche men’s lines suggest change is afoot, writes Sarah Brown.
Men Still Stump the Beauty Industry
The men’s grooming market remains sub-scale, but shifting cultural attitudes and the growth of niche men’s lines suggest change is afoot, writes Sarah Brown.
Beauty
Unpacking the Fenty Frenzy
Sarah Brown examines what the blockbuster success of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty says about the industry’s race problem.
Unpacking the Fenty Frenzy
Sarah Brown examines what the blockbuster success of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty says about the industry’s race problem.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.