De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
stores
Beauty
American Department Stores Have a Beauty Problem
No longer the primary destination for beauty discovery, US department stores could learn by emulating the strategies of international peers.
American Department Stores Have a Beauty Problem
No longer the primary destination for beauty discovery, US department stores could learn by emulating the strategies of international peers.
Workplace & Talent
What Happened to Fashion’s Entry Level Jobs?
With hiring slowing and AI reshaping entry-level work, recent graduates are turning to a mix of old-school tactics and unconventional paths to get a foothold.
What Happened to Fashion’s Entry Level Jobs?
With hiring slowing and AI reshaping entry-level work, recent graduates are turning to a mix of old-school tactics and unconventional paths to get a foothold.
Beauty
A New Challenger Is Taking on Sephora in Its Biggest Market
Canadian chain Sukoshi is expanding into the US quickly, having opened six stores since the start of 2025 vending a variety of beauty products from Korea, Japan and China. It enters a crowded market, but wants to set itself apart as both a specialist and a generalist.
A New Challenger Is Taking on Sephora in Its Biggest Market
Canadian chain Sukoshi is expanding into the US quickly, having opened six stores since the start of 2025 vending a variety of beauty products from Korea, Japan and China. It enters a crowded market, but wants to set itself apart as both a specialist and a generalist.
Retail
COS Is Building a Bridge Between Mass Market and Luxury
The H&M-owned brand is drawing customers in search of sophisticated design and those looking for value. Managing director Daniel Herrmann discusses in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 how it strikes its high-low balance.
COS Is Building a Bridge Between Mass Market and Luxury
The H&M-owned brand is drawing customers in search of sophisticated design and those looking for value. Managing director Daniel Herrmann discusses in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 how it strikes its high-low balance.
Beauty
Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.
Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.
Retail
This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
Beauty
Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom
Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.
Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom
Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.
Retail
Can the Multibrand Fiasco Be Salvaged in 2026?
Matches is plotting yet another reboot, Ssense has a restructuring lifeline and an interest payment looms for Saks. Together, they signal an industry in crisis, but hope springs eternal.
Can the Multibrand Fiasco Be Salvaged in 2026?
Matches is plotting yet another reboot, Ssense has a restructuring lifeline and an interest payment looms for Saks. Together, they signal an industry in crisis, but hope springs eternal.
Sports
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
Gymshark’s Path to $1 Billion in Sales Leads Through the US
The UK fitness brand is on the cusp of reaching its billion-dollar sales target, and sees expanding in the US, where it’s about to open its first New York City store, as the surest route there.
Partner Content
How Community Became Fashion and Beauty’s Strongest Currency
Today’s most resonant brands don’t just sell — they listen, co-create and connect with their consumers. In partnership with GGP, BoF examines how authentic community building is redefining loyalty in fashion and beauty retail.
How Community Became Fashion and Beauty’s Strongest Currency
Today’s most resonant brands don’t just sell — they listen, co-create and connect with their consumers. In partnership with GGP, BoF examines how authentic community building is redefining loyalty in fashion and beauty retail.
Beauty
Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration
For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.
Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration
For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.
Beauty
Sol de Janeiro Moves Beyond the Mist
Viral fragrance mists helped the body care brand top $2 billion in sales. Now, founder and chief executive Heela Yang speaks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about its next frontier.
Sol de Janeiro Moves Beyond the Mist
Viral fragrance mists helped the body care brand top $2 billion in sales. Now, founder and chief executive Heela Yang speaks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about its next frontier.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.