It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.
It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.
Preteens are parroting influencer speak and demanding anti-ageing products as the pressure to fit in intensifies.
Preteens are parroting influencer speak and demanding anti-ageing products as the pressure to fit in intensifies.
In the first edition of her weekly newsletter, The Business of Beauty’s Priya Rao dives into the global retail wars, why L’Oréal needs to be thinking three decades ahead, whether Gap Beauty has a prayer and why the latest wave of beauty M&A feels so anticlimactic.
In the first edition of her weekly newsletter, The Business of Beauty’s Priya Rao dives into the global retail wars, why L’Oréal needs to be thinking three decades ahead, whether Gap Beauty has a prayer and why the latest wave of beauty M&A feels so anticlimactic.
The colourful, affordable skincare line wants to attract older customers as it readies for its next stage of expansion. Like its peers Starface and Byoma, there may be growing pains along the way.
The colourful, affordable skincare line wants to attract older customers as it readies for its next stage of expansion. Like its peers Starface and Byoma, there may be growing pains along the way.
The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.
The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.
GLP-1s could have wiped out weight-loss retreats. Instead, they’re reinvigorating them.
GLP-1s could have wiped out weight-loss retreats. Instead, they’re reinvigorating them.
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
The high-end specialty retailer has been acquired by US investment firm the Mitchell Family Office, founded by the serial healthcare entrepreneur Mark Mitchell.
Proya Cosmetics, the largest beauty company in China, is looking beyond its own borders as Asian buyers bring more M&A options to global brands.
Proya Cosmetics, the largest beauty company in China, is looking beyond its own borders as Asian buyers bring more M&A options to global brands.
Many premium beauty brands now view the e-commerce giant as a core part of their distribution strategy, and few holdouts remain. Retailers like Sephora and Space NK can use brands’ presence on Amazon to translate to higher sales and better forecasting — if they read the tea leaves right.
Many premium beauty brands now view the e-commerce giant as a core part of their distribution strategy, and few holdouts remain. Retailers like Sephora and Space NK can use brands’ presence on Amazon to translate to higher sales and better forecasting — if they read the tea leaves right.
LoveShackFancy partnered with the dating platform to launch its new perfume, Secret Crush, founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen exclusively told The Business of Beauty. Tinder says it’s just the beginning of beauty’s “big integration” into the app.
LoveShackFancy partnered with the dating platform to launch its new perfume, Secret Crush, founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen exclusively told The Business of Beauty. Tinder says it’s just the beginning of beauty’s “big integration” into the app.
Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.
Chief executive Sherif Guirgis set the record straight about the company’s acquisitions, and shared his growth plans with The Business of Beauty exclusively.
The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.
The Business of Beauty’s executive editor is bringing back her weekly newsletter, and diving into how shifting ideals, new players and cultural movements are transforming the multi-billion-dollar beauty and wellness industries.
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.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.
Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.
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.
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.
Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.