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.

Kim Kardashian West’s partner for her beauty line won a court order temporarily blocking the reality TV star from sharing trade secrets in their agreement as she pursues a stake sale to rival Coty Inc.

Kim Kardashian West’s partner for her beauty line won a court order temporarily blocking the reality TV star from sharing trade secrets in their agreement as she pursues a stake sale to rival Coty Inc.

Run largely by white executives, companies like LVMH, Coty and Estée Lauder preside over a vital facet of culture: ideal female beauty.

Run largely by white executives, companies like LVMH, Coty and Estée Lauder preside over a vital facet of culture: ideal female beauty.

The beauty conglomerate, which just purchased a 51 percent stake in Kylie Cosmetics, wants big brands like Calvin Klein and CoverGirl to join the “clean” beauty movement.

The beauty conglomerate, which just purchased a 51 percent stake in Kylie Cosmetics, wants big brands like Calvin Klein and CoverGirl to join the “clean” beauty movement.

The cosmetics company's net revenue fell to $2.35 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates amid its turnaround attempt.

The cosmetics company's net revenue fell to $2.35 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates amid its turnaround attempt.
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From waterless beauty to TikTok, here are the biggest trends to look out for this year.

From waterless beauty to TikTok, here are the biggest trends to look out for this year.

This week's acquisitions by Coty and Estée Lauder have insiders wondering what's next — and which brands will attract investors in 2020.

This week's acquisitions by Coty and Estée Lauder have insiders wondering what's next — and which brands will attract investors in 2020.

Consumer goods companies and private equity firms are set to enter a bidding war for Coty's pro brands, including Wella and OPI.

Consumer goods companies and private equity firms are set to enter a bidding war for Coty's pro brands, including Wella and OPI.

This week, MAC taps a Coty marketing executive as part of its turnaround, while Daniella Vitale joins Tiffany as its first chief brand officer.

This week, MAC taps a Coty marketing executive as part of its turnaround, while Daniella Vitale joins Tiffany as its first chief brand officer.
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The firm provides 'millennial insight with the sage advice of industry experts.'

Jenner is selling a 51 percent stake of her Kylie Cosmetics line, the latest instance of a beauty conglomerate paying big bucks for a brand that appeals to younger customers.

Jenner is selling a 51 percent stake of her Kylie Cosmetics line, the latest instance of a beauty conglomerate paying big bucks for a brand that appeals to younger customers.

The cosmetics company reported a 9.7 percent decrease in revenue following a drop in demand for makeup products and the rise of minimalistic looks.

The cosmetics company reported a 9.7 percent decrease in revenue following a drop in demand for makeup products and the rise of minimalistic looks.

The cosmetics company hopes to revive margins and better keep up with its rivals by streamlining management and trimming down product lines.

The cosmetics company hopes to revive margins and better keep up with its rivals by streamlining management and trimming down product lines.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.