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Beauty Giants Bow to Pressure on Skin Lightening Lotions. Is it Enough?
Large conglomerates have come under fire for showing support for the racial justice movement while manufacturing and distributing skin-whitening lotions. Some are taking action, but critics question whether it’s enough.
Beauty Giants Bow to Pressure on Skin Lightening Lotions. Is it Enough?
Large conglomerates have come under fire for showing support for the racial justice movement while manufacturing and distributing skin-whitening lotions. Some are taking action, but critics question whether it’s enough.
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Beauty Is Cashing In on At-Home Gadgets
Beauty brands are hoping LED face masks, sonic facial toners and other technology-infused products will catch on in the age of Peloton.
Beauty Is Cashing In on At-Home Gadgets
Beauty brands are hoping LED face masks, sonic facial toners and other technology-infused products will catch on in the age of Peloton.
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5 Beauty Trends That Will Define 2020
From waterless beauty to TikTok, here are the biggest trends to look out for this year.
5 Beauty Trends That Will Define 2020
From waterless beauty to TikTok, here are the biggest trends to look out for this year.
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Procter & Gamble Quarterly Revenue Beats Expectations
The company exceeded Wall Street expectations following a rise in net income and net sales at the end of the first quarter.
Procter & Gamble Quarterly Revenue Beats Expectations
The company exceeded Wall Street expectations following a rise in net income and net sales at the end of the first quarter.
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P&G Sales and Profit Beat Estimates
The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.
P&G Sales and Profit Beat Estimates
The beauty business saw a 9 percent rise in organic sales, helped by the premium SK-II brand.
Workplace & Talent
Want a Job in Beauty?
As the beauty industry continues to reinvent itself, career opportunities and choices are growing.
Want a Job in Beauty?
As the beauty industry continues to reinvent itself, career opportunities and choices are growing.
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Procter & Gamble Posts Sales Rise
The company reported a surprise rise in first-quarter sales to $16.69 billion after strong demand for its beauty products and cleaning supplies.
Procter & Gamble Posts Sales Rise
The company reported a surprise rise in first-quarter sales to $16.69 billion after strong demand for its beauty products and cleaning supplies.
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Investors: Beware the Beauty Bubble
Eager buyers are driving beauty and personal care valuations up, but industry insiders see risks.
Investors: Beware the Beauty Bubble
Eager buyers are driving beauty and personal care valuations up, but industry insiders see risks.
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Is a Revolution Finally Coming to Feminine Care?
A flurry of fashionable fem care startups are taking aim at Tampax.
Is a Revolution Finally Coming to Feminine Care?
A flurry of fashionable fem care startups are taking aim at Tampax.
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Tracking the Rise of ‘Clean’ Beauty
Non-toxic beauty is more than a trend: It’s a health issue, a political issue — and a business opportunity. As the market shifts and consumers demand more from their products, will the establishment finally catch on? Sarah Brown reports.
Tracking the Rise of ‘Clean’ Beauty
Non-toxic beauty is more than a trend: It’s a health issue, a political issue — and a business opportunity. As the market shifts and consumers demand more from their products, will the establishment finally catch on? Sarah Brown reports.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Dolce & Gabbana Names COO, Burberry Hires Head of Strategy
This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.
Power Moves | Dolce & Gabbana Names COO, Burberry Hires Head of Strategy
This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.
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Social Goods | Model Price Fixing, British Vogue's 'Real' Issue, Asos Working Conditions
This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.
Social Goods | Model Price Fixing, British Vogue's 'Real' Issue, Asos Working Conditions
This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.
The News in Brief
Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices
The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.
Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Appoints New CEO
Doreen Arbel, a veteran of L’Oréal and Charlotte Tilbury, becomes the label’s first chief executive as it prepares to launch in all Sephora US doors.
Sportswear Brand On Sees Possible Boost From Lower US Tariff Rate
The Swiss sportswear brand forecast at least 23 percent sales growth in 2026 and an increase in its annual profit margin.
Meta Tests AI Shopping Research Tool to Rival ChatGPT
The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show
Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.
Beiersdorf Forecasts Lower 2026 Net Sales and Margin, Announces Share Buyback
The German owner of Nivea and La Prairie expects it sales growth to slow and its operating margin to shrink slightly in 2026 and it navigates disruptions in the US and China.
Iran Strikes Snarl E-Commerce Delivery Times to Middle East
Major e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Amazon warn of longer delivery times after the US-led bombing campaign against Iran disrupted key air and sea routes in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets.