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Accessing India’s Booming Beauty Market Just Got Easier

Reliance Industries and Tata Group have launched multi-brand beauty retailers Tira and Tata Cliq Palette respectively in a challenge to incumbents like Nykaa, Purplle and Sephora.

Accessing India’s Booming Beauty Market Just Got Easier

Reliance Industries and Tata Group have launched multi-brand beauty retailers Tira and Tata Cliq Palette respectively in a challenge to incumbents like Nykaa, Purplle and Sephora.


What Investors Want From DTC Brands

Cautious investors are finding safer bets in tech-focused platforms that create products for digitally-native brands over traditional DTC start-ups.

What Investors Want From DTC Brands

Cautious investors are finding safer bets in tech-focused platforms that create products for digitally-native brands over traditional DTC start-ups.


Why Cameroon Is Fashion’s Gateway to Central Africa

The country has attracted global retailers like Mango and LC Waikiki thanks to a relatively diversified economy and higher consumer purchasing power than other markets in the subregion.

Why Cameroon Is Fashion’s Gateway to Central Africa

The country has attracted global retailers like Mango and LC Waikiki thanks to a relatively diversified economy and higher consumer purchasing power than other markets in the subregion.


Pellicano Strikes €200M Investment Deal, Sets Expansion Plan

The fashionable hotel group is set to add another five to seven Italian locations to its portfolio with the backing of new investor Aermont Capital.

Pellicano Strikes €200M Investment Deal, Sets Expansion Plan

The fashionable hotel group is set to add another five to seven Italian locations to its portfolio with the backing of new investor Aermont Capital.


Is Fashion Sleepwalking Into the Climate Crisis?

The extreme and deadly weather experienced around much of the world in July got little mention on big brands’ earnings calls, signalling that investors and executives still aren’t treating climate as an immediate business risk.

Is Fashion Sleepwalking Into the Climate Crisis?

The extreme and deadly weather experienced around much of the world in July got little mention on big brands’ earnings calls, signalling that investors and executives still aren’t treating climate as an immediate business risk.


What Birkenstock’s IPO Says About the Future of the Fashion Market

After 18 months of hardly any listings on the equity market, a number of fashion brands are now eyeing public offerings in the coming months. A full recovery, however, is yet to be in sight.

What Birkenstock’s IPO Says About the Future of the Fashion Market

After 18 months of hardly any listings on the equity market, a number of fashion brands are now eyeing public offerings in the coming months. A full recovery, however, is yet to be in sight.


Big Beauty IPOs Are Back

On its first day of trading, Oddity shares jumped 40 percent, giving the parent company of Il Makiage a $2.73 billion valuation.

Big Beauty IPOs Are Back

On its first day of trading, Oddity shares jumped 40 percent, giving the parent company of Il Makiage a $2.73 billion valuation.


Italian Fashion Groups Set Aside Rivalries to Preserve ‘Made in Italy’

Prada, Zegna and others have started teaming up to protect their supply chains, showing a new spirit of collaboration.

Italian Fashion Groups Set Aside Rivalries to Preserve ‘Made in Italy’

Prada, Zegna and others have started teaming up to protect their supply chains, showing a new spirit of collaboration.


François-Henri Pinault Is in Talks to Buy CAA Talent Agency in $7 Billion Deal

Luxury tycoon is in advanced discussions to buy a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding another international trophy asset to the portfolio of a French billionaire.

François-Henri Pinault Is in Talks to Buy CAA Talent Agency in $7 Billion Deal

Luxury tycoon is in advanced discussions to buy a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding another international trophy asset to the portfolio of a French billionaire.


Can Switzerland’s Third-Largest Watch Brand Continue To Rise?

Omega’s sales have recovered and surpassed pre-Covid levels, CEO Raynald Aeschlimann said. But aggressive price hikes, step-and-repeat marketing and an authenticity scandal could challenge the Swatch-owned brand’s ascent.

Can Switzerland’s Third-Largest Watch Brand Continue To Rise?

Omega’s sales have recovered and surpassed pre-Covid levels, CEO Raynald Aeschlimann said. But aggressive price hikes, step-and-repeat marketing and an authenticity scandal could challenge the Swatch-owned brand’s ascent.


Why So Many Brands Want to Expand Into the UK Right Now

Britain’s cost of living crisis continues to escalate. Yet a number of brands still see ample opportunity in the market. Why?

Why So Many Brands Want to Expand Into the UK Right Now

Britain’s cost of living crisis continues to escalate. Yet a number of brands still see ample opportunity in the market. Why?


Beauty’s $40 Billion Luxury Opportunity

Wealthy shoppers looking for exclusive beauty products and bespoke experiences have been underserved. But that may change soon, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty.

Beauty’s $40 Billion Luxury Opportunity

Wealthy shoppers looking for exclusive beauty products and bespoke experiences have been underserved. But that may change soon, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty.