Beauty

News & Analysis

Birchbox Eyes 'Casual Beauty Customers' with Walgreens Launch

7 December 2018 • By Reuters

7 December 2018 • By Reuters

Birchbox is among the many direct-to-consumer brands that are going brick-and-mortar as well as online to increase shopping options.

News & Analysis

Birchbox Eyes 'Casual Beauty Customers' with Walgreens Launch

Birchbox is among the many direct-to-consumer brands that are going brick-and-mortar as well as online to increase shopping options.

The Business of Beauty

Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company

5 December 2018 • By Rachel Strugatz

BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.

The Business of Beauty

Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company

BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.

Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss

2 December 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss

This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

The Power of Being Yourself: Huda Kattan

30 November 2018 • By Rachel Strugatz

News & Analysis

The Power of Being Yourself: Huda Kattan

The most powerful beauty influencer in the world wasn't able to build her Huda Beauty cosmetics empire until she accepted her 'weirdness.'

The Candle Market Is on Fire

26 November 2018 • By Cheryl Wischhover

The Candle Market Is on Fire

As interest in both self-care and home decor flourish, scented candles have become indispensable accessories. And thanks to Instagram, fashion houses and indies alike have entered this market with products that go way beyond glass jars with stickers.

The Business of Beauty

How Avon Is Rebooting for a Digital Age

26 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Business of Beauty

How Avon Is Rebooting for a Digital Age

The pioneer of door-to-door selling is betting on technology and a new digital team to bolster its business in hard times.

Best Decision, Worst Mistake

Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework

23 November 2018 • By Sarah Brown

Best Decision, Worst Mistake

Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework

Ben Gorham shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.

The Business of Beauty

Sephora or Ulta: A Beauty Brand’s Biggest Decision

19 November 2018 • By Rachel Strugatz

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The Business of Beauty

Sephora or Ulta: A Beauty Brand’s Biggest Decision

Signing an exclusive deal with one of the two leading beauty retailers is an important step for emerging startups and celebrities like Kylie Jenner alike. But setting the right terms is crucial.

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Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew

18 November 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew

This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

BoF and Target Celebrate West Coast Creativity

16 November 2018 • By Molly Creeden

News & Analysis

BoF and Target Celebrate West Coast Creativity

Designers, creative leaders, and entrepreneurs celebrated the vitality of their community in Los Angeles.