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Where Will Global Beauty’s Growth Come From?

The State of Fashion: Beauty explores why the international growth strategies of beauty brands and retailers need a reset to capture opportunities in new markets, like India and Middle East, emerge along with industry juggernauts, the US and China.

Beauty

Where Will Global Beauty’s Growth Come From?

The State of Fashion: Beauty explores why the international growth strategies of beauty brands and retailers need a reset to capture opportunities in new markets, like India and Middle East, emerge along with industry juggernauts, the US and China.


Beauty

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: First Speakers Announced

Sephora’s Jean-André Rougeot, Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar, Isamaya Ffrench, Byredo’s Ben Gorham, Unilever Prestige’s Vasiliki Petrou, Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics, Glossier’s Kyle Leahy, and Jane Lauder will join BoF in Napa Valley from May 30 - 31, 2023.

Beauty

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: First Speakers Announced

Sephora’s Jean-André Rougeot, Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar, Isamaya Ffrench, Byredo’s Ben Gorham, Unilever Prestige’s Vasiliki Petrou, Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics, Glossier’s Kyle Leahy, and Jane Lauder will join BoF in Napa Valley from May 30 - 31, 2023.


Beauty

Unravelling the K-Beauty Paradox

South Korea is one of the world’s leading exporters of beauty products but the narrow definition of ‘K-beauty’ in international markets means many exciting brands in Seoul have yet to go global.

Beauty

Unravelling the K-Beauty Paradox

South Korea is one of the world’s leading exporters of beauty products but the narrow definition of ‘K-beauty’ in international markets means many exciting brands in Seoul have yet to go global.


Beauty

How a Hero Product Is Born

Beauty brands are searching for the next blockbuster K-beauty product. Here’s why one contender — cushion foundation compacts — may be headed to a Sephora near you. 

Beauty

How a Hero Product Is Born

Beauty brands are searching for the next blockbuster K-beauty product. Here’s why one contender — cushion foundation compacts — may be headed to a Sephora near you. 


China

China Puts a Pretty Face on Shiseido's Sales

Widening losses in the US and Europe and a company supply shortage caused a 29 percent slide in fourth-quarter operating profit, despite an 8.9 percent rise in 2018 sales.

China

China Puts a Pretty Face on Shiseido's Sales

Widening losses in the US and Europe and a company supply shortage caused a 29 percent slide in fourth-quarter operating profit, despite an 8.9 percent rise in 2018 sales.


Beauty

This K-Beauty Brand Is Bigger Than Chanel. But It’s In Trouble.

Amorepacific rode the K-beauty wave to become one of Asia’s most powerful cosmetics empires, surpassing beauty sales of Chanel and LVMH. But as it grapples with a patent battle and a turbulent China market, some wonder whether its heyday might be over.

Beauty

This K-Beauty Brand Is Bigger Than Chanel. But It’s In Trouble.

Amorepacific rode the K-beauty wave to become one of Asia’s most powerful cosmetics empires, surpassing beauty sales of Chanel and LVMH. But as it grapples with a patent battle and a turbulent China market, some wonder whether its heyday might be over.


Beauty

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea

Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.

Beauty

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea

Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.


News & Analysis

Global Players Bet on Korea's Fast Beauty Manufacturers

South Korea's three largest contract manufacturers — Cosmax , Korea Kolmar and Cosmecca — have all been approached by foreign investors about buying a minority stake in recent years.

News & Analysis

Global Players Bet on Korea's Fast Beauty Manufacturers

South Korea's three largest contract manufacturers — Cosmax , Korea Kolmar and Cosmecca — have all been approached by foreign investors about buying a minority stake in recent years.


Beauty

South Korea's Amorepacific Bets on Luxury Cosmetics for Europe Push

Amorepacific's European revenues are expected to rise by 20 percent in 2018.  

Beauty

South Korea's Amorepacific Bets on Luxury Cosmetics for Europe Push

Amorepacific's European revenues are expected to rise by 20 percent in 2018.  


Global Markets

Chanel and Gucci Hike Prices as South Korea and China End Dispute

The countries have agreed to restore ties after a year-long dispute over the deployment of a US anti-missile system, which has been devastating to some Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.

Global Markets

Chanel and Gucci Hike Prices as South Korea and China End Dispute

The countries have agreed to restore ties after a year-long dispute over the deployment of a US anti-missile system, which has been devastating to some Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.