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In search of greater ownership — both of image and revenues — more fashion houses are wresting back control of their beauty licences. But running a beauty business can stretch otherwise well-resourced, powerful companies beyond their capabilities.

A familiar cast of celebrities became beauty spokespeople this week, but how many brands are too many for a gorgeous woman to promote?

In its full-year results announced Thursday, the French conglomerate reported its third consecutive year of double-digit growth, with sales reaching 41 billion euros ($44 billion).

Global luxury brands are signing celebrity ambassadors from Thailand to tap into rising local demand and leverage the stars’ growing appeal across the wider Asia region.

Malls across the US have been ‘flash robbed’ by groups of about 20 to 30 suspects stealing retail merchandise.