In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
Pat McGrath and Rihanna are among the US beauty brands that have made big splashes in the UK. But successfully crossing the Atlantic isn't easy. Retailers, brands and industry experts told BoF how to navigate the complex British beauty market.
Pat McGrath and Rihanna are among the US beauty brands that have made big splashes in the UK. But successfully crossing the Atlantic isn't easy. Retailers, brands and industry experts told BoF how to navigate the complex British beauty market.
The creative services and production business is leaving its space, a popular spot for runway shows and other fashion events after Google bought the building last month.
The creative services and production business is leaving its space, a popular spot for runway shows and other fashion events after Google bought the building last month.
Displaying equal parts confidence and curiosity, men are embracing the transformative powers of makeup. Are cosmetics companies doing enough to woo their new customers?
Displaying equal parts confidence and curiosity, men are embracing the transformative powers of makeup. Are cosmetics companies doing enough to woo their new customers?
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In a market that is more competitive than ever, strategics and private equity firms alike are looking beyond makeup to acquisitions in skincare and haircare.
In a market that is more competitive than ever, strategics and private equity firms alike are looking beyond makeup to acquisitions in skincare and haircare.
Chief executive Moj Mahdara is accelerating the hysteria-inducing beauty festival’s expansion into media as brands shift more and more marketing spend online.
Chief executive Moj Mahdara is accelerating the hysteria-inducing beauty festival’s expansion into media as brands shift more and more marketing spend online.
Hatched by Milk Studios, the colour makeup brand tripled its doors in just six months of business and is eyeing international expansion.
Hatched by Milk Studios, the colour makeup brand tripled its doors in just six months of business and is eyeing international expansion.
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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.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.