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.
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How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy
The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.
How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy
The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.
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The Business of Beauty Global Awards: An Update on 2025’s Winners
Following their Global Award wins, founders from Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka share how the recognition changed their business trajectories.
The Business of Beauty Global Awards: An Update on 2025’s Winners
Following their Global Award wins, founders from Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka share how the recognition changed their business trajectories.
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Where Grown-Ups Shop for Beauty
In the wake of Sephora tweens, brands and retailers have to win back Millennial and Gen-X shoppers who account for the lion’s share of beauty spend.
Where Grown-Ups Shop for Beauty
In the wake of Sephora tweens, brands and retailers have to win back Millennial and Gen-X shoppers who account for the lion’s share of beauty spend.
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Unilever Chases Consumers by Focusing on Beauty Rather Than Food
The UK giant’s chief executive Fernando Fernandez hopes to scale beauty, personal care and wellbeing up to two-thirds of the firm’s sales.
Unilever Chases Consumers by Focusing on Beauty Rather Than Food
The UK giant’s chief executive Fernando Fernandez hopes to scale beauty, personal care and wellbeing up to two-thirds of the firm’s sales.
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What Stops Beauty Shoppers From Buying More
Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.
What Stops Beauty Shoppers From Buying More
Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.
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Can Mikayla Nogueira Sell Fragrance, Too?
The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.
Can Mikayla Nogueira Sell Fragrance, Too?
The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.
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Epstein Used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for Himself, His ‘Girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler
Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.
Epstein Used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for Himself, His ‘Girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler
Hundreds of emails underscore how Jeffrey Epstein was loyal to the high-end salon that acted as a cog in his perks machine.
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One of These Companies Could Be the Next Hair-Care Giant
Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.
One of These Companies Could Be the Next Hair-Care Giant
Indie hair-care brands are tempting conglomerates with their next-gen products and fast-moving ethos, but the current big beauty landscape lacks a dominant player. Firms like Wella Company, Henkel and L’Oréal are all vying for the top spot.
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Clean Beauty’s Quiet Comeback
Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.
Clean Beauty’s Quiet Comeback
Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.
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Can Nars Keep Winning Complexion?
With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.
Can Nars Keep Winning Complexion?
With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.
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Inside Sephora’s Bet on Biotech
Biotech skincare brand Mother Science will debut on Sephora next week as the retailer accelerates its push into lab-developed beauty alongside brands like U Beauty.
Inside Sephora’s Bet on Biotech
Biotech skincare brand Mother Science will debut on Sephora next week as the retailer accelerates its push into lab-developed beauty alongside brands like U Beauty.
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How To Launch Skincare That Sticks
Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.
How To Launch Skincare That Sticks
Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.
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.