J.Crew Flagship Reopens in Soho
The American apparel chain has returned to the Manhattan retail neighbourhood for the first time since 2017.
What had once been a nimble, innovative company, Neutrogena became slow-moving and cautious. It retreated precisely when rivals went all in – and missed out on a big chunk of the market.
According to an email viewed by The Business of Beauty, the company will be on hiatus while it establishes a sustainable path to return as a new company.
The surfing legend, a vocal opponent of chemical-based sun protection, is launching his own line of natural skincare products this week.
While light on obvious social stunts, the 2024 Met Gala still had its share of trending beauty moments this year.
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The skincare-to-smoothie pipeline arrives.
Puig and Space NK are cashing in on their ability to tap the growth of hot new products, while L’Occitane, Olaplex and The Estée Lauder Companies are discovering how quickly the shine can come off even the biggest brands.
Going public is usually a pivotal moment in a company’s history, cementing its heavyweight status and setting it up for expansion. In L’Occitane’s case, delisting might be a bigger conduit for growth.
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Once thought of as long-term disruptors who would change the way we shop forever, multi-brand online retailers that sell cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and more are facing multiple headwinds.
L'Oréal reported a 9.4 percent rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets; the United States and China.
Beauty labels hope to court the concert set for both brand awareness and trendsetting opportunities.
Black founders carry a markedly higher burden when it comes to educating investors on the value and viability of their business ideas — but there is an art and science behind knowing when your brand is ready and what kind of investors will be the best fit.
Black founders carry a markedly higher burden when it comes to educating investors on the value and viability of their business ideas — but there is an art and science behind knowing when your brand is ready and what kind of investors will be the best fit.
The American apparel chain has returned to the Manhattan retail neighbourhood for the first time since 2017.
Revenues totalled 227 million euros ($244.5 million), below analyst expectations of 237 million euros according a LSEG consensus.
Researchers have expressed concerned that AI-generated content could be used as misinformation in an attempt to interfere with US elections this fall.
Sticky inflation has forced shoppers in various categories to trade down to more affordable products.
The company’s net sales came in at $1.48 billion in the quarter ended March 30, compared to analysts’ average estimate of $1.50 billion, according to LSEG data.
Warby Parker’s revenue jumped 16 percent year over year to $200 million in the first quarter of the year as other brands in the sector struggle to grow sales. The eyewear seller expects full year sales to climb as much as 13 percent to $761 million in 2024.
New analysis shows that 162,000 tourists from outside the European Union sought refunds on VAT — a sales tax — exclusively in Britain in 2019. One fifth of those tourists are now claiming rebates in other parts of the EU, where the tax break still applies.
Fabiola Torres, who has also held leadership roles at Nike and Apple, will oversee the group's marketing, merchandising and store experience functions.