Ulta Beauty’s Big Branding Play; Why Conglomerates Should Consolidate
In Full Coverage, Priya Rao looks at the Midwestern retailer’s attempts to be a brand destination, along with the dismal state of independent beauty....
Author : Raven Ward
Swiss Watch Exports Resume Slump as US Rebound Proves Short Lived
Exports fell 3.6 percent in January, led by a decline in the most expensive precious metal watches and a slump in the US market....
Can Sporty & Rich’s Emily Oberg Break the Founder-CEO Curse?
Oberg stepped into the top job at her startup in January. In an interview, she explained how she plans to scale her business while sidestepping...
Gwen Stefani’s Gxve Beauty Closes
The label is no longer available at Sephora, which was its last available sales channel following an earlier shutdown of its online shop....
Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy....
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....
Topshop Opens in John Lewis in Bid to Regain UK Clothing Appeal
The labels will be sold across 32 John Lewis department stores for Topshop and seven for Topman....
16 Year-Old Salish Matter Conquered Sephora. Next is Netflix.
The co-founder of Sincerely Yours is a Youtube sensation, a Gen Alpha skincare success story and coming soon to a streaming device near you....
How Fake AI Influencers Generate Real Cash
From deepfakes to affiliate links, producers of AI influencers are finding ways to make money even if brands aren’t interested in working with them....
Comme des Garçons Perfumer Christian Astuguevieille Has Died
The perfumer created signature scents like Amazingreen and Concrete in partnership with founder Rei Kawakubo....