PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
Christian Siriano
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Holiday Beauty, It’s Giving Exhausted
Holiday beauty ads are already inescapable, and so is one clever phrase: “It’s giving.”
Can Shein Clean Up Its Image?
The Chinese fast fashion giant’s new design competition seems aimed at shifting opinion on a company whose labour and environmental records have become frequent targets for regulators and consumers.
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Television's Power to Launch Fashion Brands Remains Unproven
Netflix’s ‘Next in Fashion’ and Amazon’s ‘Making the Cut’ are more focused on the business of selling clothes than 'Project Runway' ever was. But can their winners become stars?
US Apparel Makers to Churn Out Masks for Healthcare Workers
The US healthcare system is in urgent need of personal protective equipment, and the fashion industry is responding.
Two New York Showmen Question the Value of Approval at NYFW
Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, fresh off filming another season of the newly rebooted Project Runway and both known for their red carpet looks, presented collections full of unabashed glamour and campy femininity.
The News in Brief
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.
Italy Fines Amazon 10 Million Euros for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices
Amazon “significantly restricted consumers’ freedom of choice” by automatically pre-setting a ‘Subscribe and Save’ option, the regulators said.
Chilean Retailer Falabella Aims to Close Several Major Asset Sales This Year
The closure is part of the company's plan to raise $850 million to $1 billion and help improve its credit metrics, said chief executive officer Alejandro González.
Chinese Tourists Are Again Embracing International Travel
The return of China’s travellers has long been awaited in the travel industry, which is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year by contributing $11.1 trillion to the global economy.
Playground Closes $2 Million in Funding Round
The intimate wellness brand completed its first institutional raise after seeing 700 percent revenue growth and is launching in Target.
Galderma Sales Top $1 Billion, Led by Injectables
The public company reported strong sales, as demand for its dermatological skincare and injectable products surged.
EU Parliament Approves Ban of Products Made With Forced Labour
The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.