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Deepak Chopra, Gucci Westman and Dylan Mulvaney to Speak at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2024
Request your invitation to attend our annual gathering for leaders shaping the global beauty and wellness industry.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum Returns to Napa Valley, California From June 3–5, 2024
The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce the return of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, an invitation-only gathering bringing together 140 hand-selected senior executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from the global beauty and wellness industry. Taking place from June 3-5, 2024 at Stanly Ranch, in Napa Valley, California the forum will be inspiring and highly curated.
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Latest News & Analysis
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Sleep Replaces Youth As Beauty’s New Target
How not to look tired? Make money.
Why Beyoncé's Cécred Hair Tutorial Matters
In a rare video this week, the mega-singer responded to sceptics and gave the public a look at what her beauty founder personality might be.
Gisele Bündchen, Heela Yang and Danessa Myricks Join The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2024
Request your invitation to attend our annual gathering for leaders shaping the global beauty and wellness industry.
The Hazards on Puig’s Path to Becoming a True Luxury Conglomerate
Excitement for its IPO is building, but in order to realise its ambitions, more acquisitions and operational expenses might be required.
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The Many Faces of Clean Beauty
In an increasingly crowded space, makeup brands that prioritise natural ingredients are finding new ways to get their message across.
Leaders from The Estée Lauder Companies, Sephora, Sol de Janeiro and VMG Partners Join The Business of Beauty Global Awards Jury
Shana Randhava, Priya Venkatesh, Heela Yang and Robin Tsai will join Imran Amed and Priya Rao to identify the entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty industry.
The Opportunity in Private Label Beauty
By selling existing formulas under their own name, retailers can tap into the lucrative beauty market without investing in custom formulations. But that doesn’t mean the private label model is an easy win.
Buy Now Pay Later Lender Affirm Pushes Into Elective Medical Procedures
The San Francisco-based company is hoping to tap growing consumer demand for financing for cosmetic treatments among other services.
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Beauty E-Commerce Is Broken
Once thought of as long-term disruptors who would change the way we shop forever, multi-brand online retailers that sell cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and more are facing multiple headwinds.
Luxury Brands Stumble In Their Race to Conquer Beauty
Prestige makeup is fashion’s category expansion du jour. But even the market’s most powerful players could learn a thing or two from its celebrity-backed competition.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can Sex Sell Sun Care?
Shining light on the $12.3 billion SPF boom.
Ulta Beauty’s Problems Are Not the Industry’s Problems
News of a potential exit has the beauty industry in shock and awe of the Selena Gomez-founded label, and wondering what its next move should be.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
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.
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.
Unilever India Is Losing Foreign Shareholders on High Valuations
Global investors have cut holdings of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. to a four-year low as the company grapples with weak consumer demand and rising competition.
P&G Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Strong Us Consumer Demand, Easing Costs
Procter & Gamble raised its annual profit forecast on lower commodity costs and as consumers, particularly in the United States and Europe, kept buying its pricey Tide detergent and Dawn dish soap.