US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
celebrity
Marketing
How Calvin Klein Taps Into Culture | The BoF Podcast
Calvin Klein’s chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley speaks to Imran Amed about the strategy behind the brand’s buzzy Jeremy Allen White-fronted campaign.
How Calvin Klein Taps Into Culture | The BoF Podcast
Calvin Klein’s chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley speaks to Imran Amed about the strategy behind the brand’s buzzy Jeremy Allen White-fronted campaign.
Beauty
Why Beyoncé's Cécred Hair Tutorial Matters
In a rare video this week, the mega-singer responded to sceptics and gave the public a look at what her beauty founder personality might be.
Why Beyoncé's Cécred Hair Tutorial Matters
In a rare video this week, the mega-singer responded to sceptics and gave the public a look at what her beauty founder personality might be.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty’s Problems Are Not the Industry’s Problems
News of a potential exit has the beauty industry in shock and awe of the Selena Gomez-founded label, and wondering what its next move should be.
Ulta Beauty’s Problems Are Not the Industry’s Problems
News of a potential exit has the beauty industry in shock and awe of the Selena Gomez-founded label, and wondering what its next move should be.
Beauty
The Wellness World Elites in RFK Jr.’s Orbit
The independent presidential candidate’s conspiracy-minded views around health and medicine have attracted early and enthusiastic support from influencers and brand founders.
The Wellness World Elites in RFK Jr.’s Orbit
The independent presidential candidate’s conspiracy-minded views around health and medicine have attracted early and enthusiastic support from influencers and brand founders.
Marketing
Western Wear Was Already Big. Then Beyoncé Released Cowboy Carter.
The blockbuster album, whose cover features the pop star in a red, white, and blue Rodeo-inspired outfit, could be another watershed moment for the red-hot trend.
Western Wear Was Already Big. Then Beyoncé Released Cowboy Carter.
The blockbuster album, whose cover features the pop star in a red, white, and blue Rodeo-inspired outfit, could be another watershed moment for the red-hot trend.
Beauty
Lana Del Rey’s Makeup Artist Etienne Ortega Unveils Beauty Brand
With advice from Kris Jenner, the artist debuts his new makeup line, Ortega.
Lana Del Rey’s Makeup Artist Etienne Ortega Unveils Beauty Brand
With advice from Kris Jenner, the artist debuts his new makeup line, Ortega.
Beauty
Who Could Buy Rare Beauty?
News of a potential exit has the beauty industry in shock and awe of the Selena Gomez-founded label, and wondering what its next move should be.
Who Could Buy Rare Beauty?
News of a potential exit has the beauty industry in shock and awe of the Selena Gomez-founded label, and wondering what its next move should be.
Beauty
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Exploring an IPO or Sale as Net Sales Cross $400 Million
The colour cosmetics line is one of the most successful to come out of the celebrity beauty boom. An exit would likely touch off a bidding war, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Exploring an IPO or Sale as Net Sales Cross $400 Million
The colour cosmetics line is one of the most successful to come out of the celebrity beauty boom. An exit would likely touch off a bidding war, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Luxury
Have We Hit Peak Red Carpet?
Luxury brands aren’t cutting back exactly, but the days of spending ever more of the budget on custom dresses and celebrity ambassador contracts may be coming to an end.
Have We Hit Peak Red Carpet?
Luxury brands aren’t cutting back exactly, but the days of spending ever more of the budget on custom dresses and celebrity ambassador contracts may be coming to an end.
Beauty
Why Lady Gaga Hosted a Party for an Obscure Sunscreen Brand
Last week, millions of little monsters and their allies were made aware of an Australian sun protection pharmaceutical brand called Clinuvel, after Lady Gaga revealed its existence with a house party.
Why Lady Gaga Hosted a Party for an Obscure Sunscreen Brand
Last week, millions of little monsters and their allies were made aware of an Australian sun protection pharmaceutical brand called Clinuvel, after Lady Gaga revealed its existence with a house party.
Beauty
Beyonce’s New Hair Care Line Enters a Market Craving Disruption
The fragmented nature of the market for hair care products directed at Black women theoretically gives entrepreneurs an opening.
Beyonce’s New Hair Care Line Enters a Market Craving Disruption
The fragmented nature of the market for hair care products directed at Black women theoretically gives entrepreneurs an opening.
Beauty
Dua Lipa, Again? Why Beauty Lines Need to Find New Brand Ambassadors
A familiar cast of celebrities became beauty spokespeople this week, but how many brands are too many for a gorgeous woman to promote?
Dua Lipa, Again? Why Beauty Lines Need to Find New Brand Ambassadors
A familiar cast of celebrities became beauty spokespeople this week, but how many brands are too many for a gorgeous woman to promote?
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.