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Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.

The K-Beauty Giants Resetting Beauty’s Pecking Order

A new wave of South Korean conglomerates are ascending the ranks of the world’s largest beauty companies.

The K-Beauty Giants Resetting Beauty’s Pecking Order

A new wave of South Korean conglomerates are ascending the ranks of the world’s largest beauty companies.


Inside Beauty’s New Growth Priorities with BoF and Amazon Beauty

Executives from beauty brands including La Mer, Puig, Chanel Beauty, Dyson, Gisou, LVMH Fragrance Brands, Prada Beauty and Aesop, among others, joined Amazon Beauty and BoF for dinner in New York City.

Inside Beauty’s New Growth Priorities with BoF and Amazon Beauty

Executives from beauty brands including La Mer, Puig, Chanel Beauty, Dyson, Gisou, LVMH Fragrance Brands, Prada Beauty and Aesop, among others, joined Amazon Beauty and BoF for dinner in New York City.


How to Scale a Premium Skincare Brand

Beauty retailers excel at creating interactive, playful shopping experiences, but science-backed, pricey skincare brands looking to find growth must think outside the box.

How to Scale a Premium Skincare Brand

Beauty retailers excel at creating interactive, playful shopping experiences, but science-backed, pricey skincare brands looking to find growth must think outside the box.


Dyson’s Profits Fall by Nearly 50% in ‘Difficult’ Year

Revenues are down more than $670 million after the hair care company cut more than a quarter of its UK workforce.

Dyson’s Profits Fall by Nearly 50% in ‘Difficult’ Year

Revenues are down more than $670 million after the hair care company cut more than a quarter of its UK workforce.


Peloton Kicks Off Turnaround with Hardware, AI Product Launch

In the years since the pandemic lockdown, the New York-based fitness company has struggled with sales declines as more people have returned to regularly exercising outdoors and in gyms.

Peloton Kicks Off Turnaround with Hardware, AI Product Launch

In the years since the pandemic lockdown, the New York-based fitness company has struggled with sales declines as more people have returned to regularly exercising outdoors and in gyms.


Can Beauty Devices Bring the Medspa Home?

SharkNinja’s latest innovation, the Facialpro Glow, mimics in-office aesthetic treatments. Like competitors Omnilux or Medicube, its parent company hopes to entice consumers to take procedures into their own hands.

Can Beauty Devices Bring the Medspa Home?

SharkNinja’s latest innovation, the Facialpro Glow, mimics in-office aesthetic treatments. Like competitors Omnilux or Medicube, its parent company hopes to entice consumers to take procedures into their own hands.


Drew Barrymore’s Makeup Line, Flower Beauty, Closes

Its parent company, brand incubator Maesa, also announced it would be exiting the colour cosmetics category altogether.

Drew Barrymore’s Makeup Line, Flower Beauty, Closes

Its parent company, brand incubator Maesa, also announced it would be exiting the colour cosmetics category altogether.


Exclusive: Aritzia’s Shiny New Beauty Partner

The Canadian retailer is collaborating with body care label Salt & Stone to launch an exclusive collection — and apply its accessible, quiet luxury proposition to a whole new category.

Exclusive: Aritzia’s Shiny New Beauty Partner

The Canadian retailer is collaborating with body care label Salt & Stone to launch an exclusive collection — and apply its accessible, quiet luxury proposition to a whole new category.


Inside the Foundation Wars, Nykaa Lands Deepika Padukone, Bobbi Brown Tells All

This week, I go deep on makeup and the global retail wars.

Inside the Foundation Wars, Nykaa Lands Deepika Padukone, Bobbi Brown Tells All

This week, I go deep on makeup and the global retail wars.


Deported Makeup Artist Andry Hernández Romero’s American Nightmare

He came to the US with a dream of a beauty career free of persecution. Instead, Andry Hernández Romero disappeared for months into one of the world's worst prisons. Now, he's rebuilding his life from scratch.

Deported Makeup Artist Andry Hernández Romero’s American Nightmare

He came to the US with a dream of a beauty career free of persecution. Instead, Andry Hernández Romero disappeared for months into one of the world's worst prisons. Now, he's rebuilding his life from scratch.


L’Oréal Names New Americas CEO, Appoints Chairman

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman.

L’Oréal Names New Americas CEO, Appoints Chairman

Alexis Perakis-Valat, currently president of its consumer products division, will accede to the role, replacing David Greenberg who will become the company’s US chairman.


Beauty Manufacturer Intercos Targets Deals to Expand in US

The Italian cosmetics producer is looking to acquire a US-based skincare and hair care company, according to chief executive Renato Semerari.

Beauty Manufacturer Intercos Targets Deals to Expand in US

The Italian cosmetics producer is looking to acquire a US-based skincare and hair care company, according to chief executive Renato Semerari.