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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Opinion: Harry Styles Is Selling Sex — Even If Wall Street Won’t
The successful restock of a vibrator and lube from Styles' beauty and wellness brand Pleasing shows how celebrities are sustaining the sexual wellness category, writes Bloomberg's Jessica Karl.
Opinion: Harry Styles Is Selling Sex — Even If Wall Street Won’t
The successful restock of a vibrator and lube from Styles' beauty and wellness brand Pleasing shows how celebrities are sustaining the sexual wellness category, writes Bloomberg's Jessica Karl.
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This Valentine’s Day, Beauty Brands Look to the Single Shopper
As brands gear up for the Feb. 14 holiday, they must reckon with shoppers who are increasingly single, cynical and happier on their own than with a date. If sex (or even love) won’t sell, what will?
This Valentine’s Day, Beauty Brands Look to the Single Shopper
As brands gear up for the Feb. 14 holiday, they must reckon with shoppers who are increasingly single, cynical and happier on their own than with a date. If sex (or even love) won’t sell, what will?
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How Indie Brands Are Redefining Maternal Beauty
Once overlooked, pregnancy and perinatal care is becoming an increasingly innovative category. Emerging founders are building global beauty brands rooted in safety, science and emotional connection, proving that “mama care” can be both elevated and enduring.
How Indie Brands Are Redefining Maternal Beauty
Once overlooked, pregnancy and perinatal care is becoming an increasingly innovative category. Emerging founders are building global beauty brands rooted in safety, science and emotional connection, proving that “mama care” can be both elevated and enduring.
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Opinion: How ‘Optimisation’ Hijacked Men’s Wellness
We solved the problem of getting men into wellness. Now we have the bigger problem of what we’ve turned them into, writes meditation teacher Manoj Dias.
Opinion: How ‘Optimisation’ Hijacked Men’s Wellness
We solved the problem of getting men into wellness. Now we have the bigger problem of what we’ve turned them into, writes meditation teacher Manoj Dias.
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How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
It’s the one category that transcends every demographic. Bonus: They can look like croissants now.
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
It’s the one category that transcends every demographic. Bonus: They can look like croissants now.
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How to Sell Sex to Gen-Z
A new generation of consumers that craves playfulness, inclusivity beyond gender binaries, and a sense of emotional nuance is rejecting the corporate polish, female empowerment lingo and ‘MoMa-esque’ toy designs that defined pandemic-era sexual wellness brands.
How to Sell Sex to Gen-Z
A new generation of consumers that craves playfulness, inclusivity beyond gender binaries, and a sense of emotional nuance is rejecting the corporate polish, female empowerment lingo and ‘MoMa-esque’ toy designs that defined pandemic-era sexual wellness brands.
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Sexual Wellness Start-Up Dame Acquires Chakrubs
The deal marks Dame’s second acquisition in the last year as the $125 vibrator seller seeks to grow market share in the sexual wellness sector.
Sexual Wellness Start-Up Dame Acquires Chakrubs
The deal marks Dame’s second acquisition in the last year as the $125 vibrator seller seeks to grow market share in the sexual wellness sector.
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Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with editorial associate Yola Mzizi about how regulatory restrictions and cultural conservatism are forcing sexual wellness brands to pivot their messaging in 2025.
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with editorial associate Yola Mzizi about how regulatory restrictions and cultural conservatism are forcing sexual wellness brands to pivot their messaging in 2025.
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Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?
The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?
The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.
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Apply Now: The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025
In June, BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty industry at the third edition of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025. Apply for your chance to join us.
Apply Now: The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025
In June, BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty industry at the third edition of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025. Apply for your chance to join us.
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Inside Ulta Beauty’s Turnaround Plan
As Sephora and Amazon encroach on its territory and draw younger shoppers, Ulta Beauty’s investor day covered strategies to enhance physical stores and keep Gen-Z and Gen Alpha’s attention.
Inside Ulta Beauty’s Turnaround Plan
As Sephora and Amazon encroach on its territory and draw younger shoppers, Ulta Beauty’s investor day covered strategies to enhance physical stores and keep Gen-Z and Gen Alpha’s attention.
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Exclusive: L Catterton Invests in British Fragrance Brand Vyrao
The niche brand, founded by former fashion buyer Yasmin Sewell, has closed its second round of funding with Manzanita Capital and Estée Lauder’s corporate venture capital arm also participating.
Exclusive: L Catterton Invests in British Fragrance Brand Vyrao
The niche brand, founded by former fashion buyer Yasmin Sewell, has closed its second round of funding with Manzanita Capital and Estée Lauder’s corporate venture capital arm also participating.
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.