Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
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Beauty
A Tale of Two Makeup Artist-Led Brands; Where Is Harry Styles’ Pleasing?
This week, I look at the very different roads traveled by Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury, wait with bated breath for Pleasing’s comeback and review LVMH’s beauty results.
A Tale of Two Makeup Artist-Led Brands; Where Is Harry Styles’ Pleasing?
This week, I look at the very different roads traveled by Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury, wait with bated breath for Pleasing’s comeback and review LVMH’s beauty results.
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Who Will Win The K-Beauty Wars?
This week, the beauty retail wars head for Korea and I dive into the reason for so many recent foundation reformulations.
Who Will Win The K-Beauty Wars?
This week, the beauty retail wars head for Korea and I dive into the reason for so many recent foundation reformulations.
Beauty
The Hottest Beauty M&A Targets of 2026
My take on the beauty brands that are going to cross the finish line this year.
The Hottest Beauty M&A Targets of 2026
My take on the beauty brands that are going to cross the finish line this year.
Beauty
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
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Full Coverage: Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update
This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.
Full Coverage: Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update
This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.
Beauty
Full Coverage: Lauder Launch Advice; Sephora’s Wild Rose; L’Oréal’s Aesthetics Bet
This week, The Business of Beauty team is thinking about what Estée Lauder is cooking up, how a ‘Real Housewife’ breaks into beauty and why gift guides are losing their lustre.
Full Coverage: Lauder Launch Advice; Sephora’s Wild Rose; L’Oréal’s Aesthetics Bet
This week, The Business of Beauty team is thinking about what Estée Lauder is cooking up, how a ‘Real Housewife’ breaks into beauty and why gift guides are losing their lustre.
Beauty
Full Coverage: A Sephora Supplement Scoop; K-Beauty’s Dream Machine
This week I’m thinking about K-beauty's rapid innovation cycle, Sephora getting out of the vitamin business and the art of good merchandise.
Full Coverage: A Sephora Supplement Scoop; K-Beauty’s Dream Machine
This week I’m thinking about K-beauty's rapid innovation cycle, Sephora getting out of the vitamin business and the art of good merchandise.
Beauty
Full Coverage: Glossier’s Clean Slate; MCo Dupes Sephora and More
I give you a little bit of everything this week — Glossier’s fewer, better merchandising strategy, MCo’s global domination tour, P&G and Church & Dwight’s portfolio review plans, and Ju Rhyu’s new mega-role.
Full Coverage: Glossier’s Clean Slate; MCo Dupes Sephora and More
I give you a little bit of everything this week — Glossier’s fewer, better merchandising strategy, MCo’s global domination tour, P&G and Church & Dwight’s portfolio review plans, and Ju Rhyu’s new mega-role.
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Full Coverage: How A Big Risk Paid Off For Patrick Starrr’s One/Size
This week, I take a look at the need for innovation in beauty, Drunk Elephant’s proposed comeback and Carisa Janes’ new makeup line.
Full Coverage: How A Big Risk Paid Off For Patrick Starrr’s One/Size
This week, I take a look at the need for innovation in beauty, Drunk Elephant’s proposed comeback and Carisa Janes’ new makeup line.
Beauty
Full Coverage: Mona Kattan Is Enjoying Her Freedom
This week, I give you my thoughts on Neutrogena’s new owner, Skims’ beauty hire and a boycott brewing on TikTok, alongside a candid Q&A with the Kayali founder on buying back her brand.
Full Coverage: Mona Kattan Is Enjoying Her Freedom
This week, I give you my thoughts on Neutrogena’s new owner, Skims’ beauty hire and a boycott brewing on TikTok, alongside a candid Q&A with the Kayali founder on buying back her brand.
Beauty
Full Coverage: Can Target Win Back Beauty Shoppers?
The Midwestern retailer’s wider struggles are well documented; below, I offer an inside look of what’s really working (and not) in beauty and wellness.
Full Coverage: Can Target Win Back Beauty Shoppers?
The Midwestern retailer’s wider struggles are well documented; below, I offer an inside look of what’s really working (and not) in beauty and wellness.
Beauty
Full Coverage: Kering, L’Oréal and the Seduction of Luxury; Inside Amouage’s Success Story; Is Meghan Markle Launching Beauty?
This week, I’m covering everything from the fight for designer beauty brands (and if it's really worth it) to the Duchess of Sussex’s plans for As Ever.
Full Coverage: Kering, L’Oréal and the Seduction of Luxury; Inside Amouage’s Success Story; Is Meghan Markle Launching Beauty?
This week, I’m covering everything from the fight for designer beauty brands (and if it's really worth it) to the Duchess of Sussex’s plans for As Ever.
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.