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.
start-ups
Beauty
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Is in Its ‘Eras’ Era
Skincare is going on a world tour.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Is in Its ‘Eras’ Era
Skincare is going on a world tour.
Technology
Why Fashion’s Curation Problem Is so Hard to Solve
Online retailers are looking to algorithmic personalisation as a way to carry a vast inventory but still show shoppers products that match their individual tastes. It’s the same idea that powers Spotify and TikTok, but pulling it off in fashion isn’t easy.
Why Fashion’s Curation Problem Is so Hard to Solve
Online retailers are looking to algorithmic personalisation as a way to carry a vast inventory but still show shoppers products that match their individual tastes. It’s the same idea that powers Spotify and TikTok, but pulling it off in fashion isn’t easy.
Direct-to-Consumer
The DTC Brands Driving the Men’s Loafer Boom
The classic shoe has become a go-to for plugged-in menswear shoppers thanks to DTC upstarts offering a wide range of slip-on styles with distinct aesthetics and accessible price points.
The DTC Brands Driving the Men’s Loafer Boom
The classic shoe has become a go-to for plugged-in menswear shoppers thanks to DTC upstarts offering a wide range of slip-on styles with distinct aesthetics and accessible price points.
Beauty
Fara Homidi Elevates the Artistry-Led Makeup Brand
Balancing ease of use with professional-grade formulas, Fara Homidi Beauty creates formulas that can go the distance, without compromising on clean credentials.
Fara Homidi Elevates the Artistry-Led Makeup Brand
Balancing ease of use with professional-grade formulas, Fara Homidi Beauty creates formulas that can go the distance, without compromising on clean credentials.
Sustainability
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
The closure of Mara Hoffman and other brands that built ethical consumption into their business models is raising questions about whether there’s room in the market for brands that put sustainability first.
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
The closure of Mara Hoffman and other brands that built ethical consumption into their business models is raising questions about whether there’s room in the market for brands that put sustainability first.
Beauty
D’you Shakes Up India’s Beauty Start-Up Scene
The India-based brand targets premium shoppers with science-based skincare.
D’you Shakes Up India’s Beauty Start-Up Scene
The India-based brand targets premium shoppers with science-based skincare.
Beauty
Conserving Beauty Shows Sheet Masks Don’t Have to End up in a Landfill
With Elle Macpherson on its board, Conserving Beauty has brought sheet masks and zit stickers into the push to combat beauty product waste.
Conserving Beauty Shows Sheet Masks Don’t Have to End up in a Landfill
With Elle Macpherson on its board, Conserving Beauty has brought sheet masks and zit stickers into the push to combat beauty product waste.
Beauty
Fara Homidi, D’you and Conserving Beauty Win The Business of Beauty Global Awards
Our honourees, across various categories including skincare, new materials and makeup, were selected for their innovative business strategies and savvy product assortments.
Fara Homidi, D’you and Conserving Beauty Win The Business of Beauty Global Awards
Our honourees, across various categories including skincare, new materials and makeup, were selected for their innovative business strategies and savvy product assortments.
Sports
The Rise of Sportswear’s Challenger Brands, in Four Charts
Nike and Adidas still dwarf the competition in the sportswear category. But a new report shows how their market share is being rapidly eaten away by a collective of newer brands, from On and Hoka to Arc’teryx and Salomon.
The Rise of Sportswear’s Challenger Brands, in Four Charts
Nike and Adidas still dwarf the competition in the sportswear category. But a new report shows how their market share is being rapidly eaten away by a collective of newer brands, from On and Hoka to Arc’teryx and Salomon.
Direct-to-Consumer
TikTok Viral Brand Halara Enters the Real World
Halara has amassed a large audience online with its ultra-affordable athleisure. Now, the brand is pursuing a brick-and-mortar strategy to prove it’s more than its rock-bottom prices.
TikTok Viral Brand Halara Enters the Real World
Halara has amassed a large audience online with its ultra-affordable athleisure. Now, the brand is pursuing a brick-and-mortar strategy to prove it’s more than its rock-bottom prices.
Beauty
The Gen-Z Whisperer: How Julie Schott Made Acne a Laughing Matter
Enticing young consumers is a puzzle for beauty marketers, but the 35-year-old founder of Starface and other brands speaks their language.
The Gen-Z Whisperer: How Julie Schott Made Acne a Laughing Matter
Enticing young consumers is a puzzle for beauty marketers, but the 35-year-old founder of Starface and other brands speaks their language.
Technology
The Start-Ups Defying the Luxury E-Commerce Slump
It’s been a tough year for luxury e-commerce — but a crop of smaller marketplaces are beating the odds with a focus on emerging accessible luxury brands and a firmer grip on operating costs.
The Start-Ups Defying the Luxury E-Commerce Slump
It’s been a tough year for luxury e-commerce — but a crop of smaller marketplaces are beating the odds with a focus on emerging accessible luxury brands and a firmer grip on operating costs.
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.