 ‘It’s an investment’: Why Kering views sustainability as the key to longevity
‘It’s an investment’: Why Kering views sustainability as the key to longevity Alongside new creative directors and a new CEO under its belt for 2025, the conglomerate is betting on sustainability initiatives to keep it competitive in a shifting luxury landscape.
 Exclusive: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle unveils new Manhattan flagship
Exclusive: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle unveils new Manhattan flagship  In January, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle closed its North American flagship store on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue. Just six months later, the brand’s new flagship store is up and running. The new store plays into the brand’s larger strategy to foster engagement with its core consumer base through experiential eventing...
 Exclusive: Why Sol de Janeiro is bringing back one of its most beloved body mists. For now.
Exclusive: Why Sol de Janeiro is bringing back one of its most beloved body mists. For now. The 10-year-old body-care brand has remained ahead of the body mist craze with on-trend gourmand scents and immersive storytelling. Now, two years after it was discontinued, Sol de Janeiro is bringing back the fan favorite Cheirosa 39 mist.
 Beauty & Wellness Briefing: Sephora is about to have a lot more insight into customer data
Beauty & Wellness Briefing: Sephora is about to have a lot more insight into customer data This week, I talked to Nielsen IQ about its new data sharing partnership with Sephora. Additionally, Glossier gets in on the body mist craze and Quince takes a stab at beauty retail.
 Sephora Strategies: Sol de Janeiro became Sephora’s top-selling brand in 2024. Now it needs to stay on top
Sephora Strategies: Sol de Janeiro became Sephora’s top-selling brand in 2024. Now it needs to stay on top Eight years after launching at Sephora, Sol de Janeiro became the retailer's top-selling brand in 2024, dethroning Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty. But the prestige body-care category that Sol de Janeiro helped create is now rife with competitors nipping at its heels. And though Sephora has been instrumental to its success,...
 How Kendra Scott reversed its fortunes by playing offense
How Kendra Scott reversed its fortunes by playing offense When Kamanasish Kundu joined Kendra Scott as head of digital and e-commerce in 2023, the jewelry brand was in a multi-year decline. Two years later, the brand is seeing double-digit growth.
 How wedding guest fashion became the main character on TikTok
How wedding guest fashion became the main character on TikTok In an era of wedding weekends and fluctuating dress codes, guests are left wondering: What is appropriate to wear to a wedding? And does anyone know what black tie really means? They’re turning to social media to find out.
 Exclusive: MAC kicks off Pride Month with new Viva Glam lip gloss in collaboration with Kim Petras
Exclusive: MAC kicks off Pride Month with new Viva Glam lip gloss in collaboration with Kim Petras  With corporate commitment to LGBTQ+ initiatives waning in 2025, MAC reaffirms its commitment to the Viva Glam mission with an on-trend lip gloss and $1 million donation to Viva Glam charity partners, including The Trevor Project and It Gets Better.
 Facing an uncertain market, E.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1 billion
Facing an uncertain market, E.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1 billion Ahead of its Q4 2025 earnings call, the beauty company announced the acquisition of Bieber's blockbuster brand. The news comes as E.l.f. prepares to raise its prices due to tariffs on goods from China, which produces much of its affordable beauty products.