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Beauty

The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans

Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.

Beauty

The Truth About Violet Grey’s Acquisition Plans

Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.


Beauty

Palm Angels’ Francesco Ragazzi Launches Fragrance Line

The seven-piece collection, Réservation, will launch at the upscale speciality retail Violet Grey on March 3, blending French and Californian sensibilities.

Beauty

Palm Angels’ Francesco Ragazzi Launches Fragrance Line

The seven-piece collection, Réservation, will launch at the upscale speciality retail Violet Grey on March 3, blending French and Californian sensibilities.


Beauty

The Beauty Slowdown Has Come for Indie Retailers

Credo Beauty, Goop, and Thirteen Lune are among the smaller, independent beauty retailers responding to US market headwinds.

Beauty

The Beauty Slowdown Has Come for Indie Retailers

Credo Beauty, Goop, and Thirteen Lune are among the smaller, independent beauty retailers responding to US market headwinds.


Beauty

Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help

The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.

Beauty

Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help

The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.


Beauty

Beauty E-Commerce Is Broken

Once thought of as long-term disruptors who would change the way we shop forever, multi-brand online retailers that sell cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and more are facing multiple headwinds.

Beauty

Beauty E-Commerce Is Broken

Once thought of as long-term disruptors who would change the way we shop forever, multi-brand online retailers that sell cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and more are facing multiple headwinds.


Luxury

Why Going Private Won’t Solve Farfetch’s Problems

The luxury e-tailer could be the latest e-commerce firm to go private amid its worst year as a public company. But Farfetch’s much scrutinised lack of focus could persist outside the public market.

Luxury

Why Going Private Won’t Solve Farfetch’s Problems

The luxury e-tailer could be the latest e-commerce firm to go private amid its worst year as a public company. But Farfetch’s much scrutinised lack of focus could persist outside the public market.


Beauty

Farfetch to Close Beauty Division

The luxury marketplace had hoped to take a “leading position” in the space when it launched cosmetics, skin care and hair care in April 2022 but found it harder than expected to attract shoppers.

Beauty

Farfetch to Close Beauty Division

The luxury marketplace had hoped to take a “leading position” in the space when it launched cosmetics, skin care and hair care in April 2022 but found it harder than expected to attract shoppers.


Financial Markets

What Happens When Big Companies Buy Cool Ones

Zalando’s acquisition of Highsnobiety is just the latest in a spate of deals in which a company seeking relevance snapped up a smaller, hipper entity in the hopes of reaching a savvier, often younger, consumer. But does chasing cool ever work?

Financial Markets

What Happens When Big Companies Buy Cool Ones

Zalando’s acquisition of Highsnobiety is just the latest in a spate of deals in which a company seeking relevance snapped up a smaller, hipper entity in the hopes of reaching a savvier, often younger, consumer. But does chasing cool ever work?


Beauty

Farfetch Is Buying Violet Grey: Here’s Why

The luxury fashion platform sees an opportunity in beauty that has eluded many others.

Beauty

Farfetch Is Buying Violet Grey: Here’s Why

The luxury fashion platform sees an opportunity in beauty that has eluded many others.


Beauty

Breaking Down Farfetch’s Big Beauty Play

As the luxury marketplace draws up plans to dive head first into the lucrative beauty category in 2022, a potential tie-up with Violet Grey is just the tip of the iceberg. Will its ambitious strategy work?

Beauty

Breaking Down Farfetch’s Big Beauty Play

As the luxury marketplace draws up plans to dive head first into the lucrative beauty category in 2022, a potential tie-up with Violet Grey is just the tip of the iceberg. Will its ambitious strategy work?