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Beauty

Bringing Shiseido Back to Life

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is facing competition from younger, buzzier J-Beauty rivals and trying to modernise its approach.

Beauty

Bringing Shiseido Back to Life

Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is facing competition from younger, buzzier J-Beauty rivals and trying to modernise its approach.


Financial Markets

Amazon's Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles

The company has been notorious for running on a low-profit margin. Yet its big bets on new services and entry into new industries have reaped shareholders rewards over the past decade.

Financial Markets

Amazon's Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles

The company has been notorious for running on a low-profit margin. Yet its big bets on new services and entry into new industries have reaped shareholders rewards over the past decade.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Louis Vuitton Hires Francesca Amfitheatrof, Stuart Weitzman's New CEO

This week, Eraldo Poletto is appointed as chief executive of Stuart Weitzman, while Francesca Amfitheatrof joins Louis Vuitton as artistic director of watches and jewellery.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Louis Vuitton Hires Francesca Amfitheatrof, Stuart Weitzman's New CEO

This week, Eraldo Poletto is appointed as chief executive of Stuart Weitzman, while Francesca Amfitheatrof joins Louis Vuitton as artistic director of watches and jewellery.


Retail

Debenhams Stock Sinks as CFO Exits

Following a holiday season where consumers shifted to retailers like Amazon, full-year pretax profit will be at the lower end of forecasts.

Retail

Debenhams Stock Sinks as CFO Exits

Following a holiday season where consumers shifted to retailers like Amazon, full-year pretax profit will be at the lower end of forecasts.


Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.

Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.


Retail

As Bon-Ton Liquidates, US Department Stores Vie for Its Shoppers

Dozens of brick-and-mortar retailers have been forced to shutter stores and file for bankruptcy, as they rethink their businesses in the face of rising online competition.

Retail

As Bon-Ton Liquidates, US Department Stores Vie for Its Shoppers

Dozens of brick-and-mortar retailers have been forced to shutter stores and file for bankruptcy, as they rethink their businesses in the face of rising online competition.


Luxury

Bally Profits Rise on US and Japanese Growth

The Swiss leather goods brand made its biggest underlying profit in a decade, buoyed by growth in the United States and Japan.

Luxury

Bally Profits Rise on US and Japanese Growth

The Swiss leather goods brand made its biggest underlying profit in a decade, buoyed by growth in the United States and Japan.


Luxury

JD.com Makes Push for European Luxury Brands

The Chinese e-commerce platform said it can offer faster delivery and better protection against fakes than rival Alibaba.

Luxury

JD.com Makes Push for European Luxury Brands

The Chinese e-commerce platform said it can offer faster delivery and better protection against fakes than rival Alibaba.


Global Markets

Turkish Retailer DeFacto to Cut Debt, Open Stores With IPO Funds

The clothing retailer will use proceeds from a share sale to cut debt and fund an expansion at home and abroad.

Global Markets

Turkish Retailer DeFacto to Cut Debt, Open Stores With IPO Funds

The clothing retailer will use proceeds from a share sale to cut debt and fund an expansion at home and abroad.


Beauty

Why Beauty Giants Are Snapping Up Technology Startups

Industry leaders are partnering with and buying up small startups in Silicon Valley and other tech hubs to gain expertise in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other technologies.

Beauty

Why Beauty Giants Are Snapping Up Technology Startups

Industry leaders are partnering with and buying up small startups in Silicon Valley and other tech hubs to gain expertise in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other technologies.