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.
skincare
Beauty
Why Beauty Is the New ‘It-Bag’ for Luxury E-Commerce
Moda Operandi is launching beauty, the third luxury fashion site to enter the category in under a year.
Why Beauty Is the New ‘It-Bag’ for Luxury E-Commerce
Moda Operandi is launching beauty, the third luxury fashion site to enter the category in under a year.
Beauty
How Beauty Brands Are Preparing for 2023
As companies plan for another turbulent year, they are emphasising value, taking bigger retail bets and remaining optimistic.
How Beauty Brands Are Preparing for 2023
As companies plan for another turbulent year, they are emphasising value, taking bigger retail bets and remaining optimistic.
Beauty
The Best of BoF: Beauty’s Year of Change
In 2022, the rules of beauty changed. Neon yellow replaced millennial pink, TikTok became the social marker of success, and omnichannel became the only path for survival. Explore BoF’s in-depth features and analysis on these topics and other year-defining trends like colour cosmetics’ comeback and the rise of celebrity brands.
The Best of BoF: Beauty’s Year of Change
In 2022, the rules of beauty changed. Neon yellow replaced millennial pink, TikTok became the social marker of success, and omnichannel became the only path for survival. Explore BoF’s in-depth features and analysis on these topics and other year-defining trends like colour cosmetics’ comeback and the rise of celebrity brands.
Beauty
How Kim Kardashian Changed Beauty – Again
Kim Kardashian may have launched her beauty brand, SKKN by Kim, with a collection of nine skin care products this year, but her impact on the beauty world came from just about everything else.
How Kim Kardashian Changed Beauty – Again
Kim Kardashian may have launched her beauty brand, SKKN by Kim, with a collection of nine skin care products this year, but her impact on the beauty world came from just about everything else.
Beauty
Why a Gen-Z Beauty Brand Is Selling Anti-Aging Products
Skin and hair care line SpoiledChild, which shares a parent company with Il Makiage, has the look of a brand targeting teens but a price point and products that seem intended for an older audience. Is it possible to straddle both worlds?
Why a Gen-Z Beauty Brand Is Selling Anti-Aging Products
Skin and hair care line SpoiledChild, which shares a parent company with Il Makiage, has the look of a brand targeting teens but a price point and products that seem intended for an older audience. Is it possible to straddle both worlds?
Beauty
Gen-Z Beauty Brands Grow Up
A number of brands targeted at younger consumers — armed with loud, colourful branding and fresh capital — have to think about what comes next.
Gen-Z Beauty Brands Grow Up
A number of brands targeted at younger consumers — armed with loud, colourful branding and fresh capital — have to think about what comes next.
Beauty
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Beauty
How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z
Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.
How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z
Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.
Retail
How to Plan Your Retail Footprint
For up-and-coming brands, a few small, cleverly designed stores in the right locations can have a bigger impact than a giant flagship
How to Plan Your Retail Footprint
For up-and-coming brands, a few small, cleverly designed stores in the right locations can have a bigger impact than a giant flagship
Beauty
How Beauty Brands Can Help Cancer Patients
For those battling cancer, the treatment that could save their lives — chemotherapy and radiation — can severely damage their skin. So far, few beauty brands — La Roche-Posay is one of them — have stepped up with solutions.
How Beauty Brands Can Help Cancer Patients
For those battling cancer, the treatment that could save their lives — chemotherapy and radiation — can severely damage their skin. So far, few beauty brands — La Roche-Posay is one of them — have stepped up with solutions.
Beauty
Why Amazon’s Latest Beauty Venture Is About More Than Sales
This week, Amazon-owned Shopbop became the third high-end fashion e-tailer this year to get into beauty. The goal may be more about drawing people to the site than becoming a powerhouse in the category.
Why Amazon’s Latest Beauty Venture Is About More Than Sales
This week, Amazon-owned Shopbop became the third high-end fashion e-tailer this year to get into beauty. The goal may be more about drawing people to the site than becoming a powerhouse in the category.
Beauty
The Next Generation of Dermatologist Skin Care Brands
As more dermatologists launch their own skin care brands, simply slapping an MD-approved label on a product isn’t enough to win consumer approval.
The Next Generation of Dermatologist Skin Care Brands
As more dermatologists launch their own skin care brands, simply slapping an MD-approved label on a product isn’t enough to win consumer approval.
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.