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Beauty Brands’ New Method for Driving Loyalty
Blockchain rewards platforms have scored big partnerships with brands like Ulta Beauty and Glossier in recent weeks, offering beauty brands a new way to connect with fans and reward loyalty.
Why Nordstrom’s Founding Family Wants to Take the Retailer Private
A $3.8 billion takeover bid represents a bet that saving the department store chain will be easier away from public scrutiny.
Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux Chart a Post-Kering Future
Two underdog watchmakers with centuries-old histories have had to furlough workers in a slowing luxury market. But CEO Patrick Pruniaux sees opportunity ahead as the brands endeavour to stand on their own in the wake of a sale by Gucci-owner Kering.
Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux Chart a Post-Kering Future
Two underdog watchmakers with centuries-old histories have had to furlough workers in a slowing luxury market. But CEO Patrick Pruniaux sees opportunity ahead as the brands endeavour to stand on their own in the wake of a sale by Gucci-owner Kering.
Tom Ford Names Haider Ackermann Creative Director
The Colombian-born designer is known for his precise, sensual aesthetic. Owner Estee Lauder and licensee Zegna have lofty ambitions for the brand, whose former creative director Peter Hawking exited suddenly in July.
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Cult Gaia Gets Into Beauty With Fragrance Line
This week, the womenswear and accessories label is launching its first fragrance line. The three $228 scents are a major push towards its goal of becoming a full lifestyle brand.
Phoebe Philo Launches Brick-and-Mortar Wholesale
After launching as a direct-to-consumer, online-only venture, the LVMH-backed label is diversifying its distribution strategy
Worldview: Ukrainian Fashion Week Returns to Kyiv
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China maintains ‘problematic’ policies against Uighurs and Bangladesh central bank orders fresh loans for exporters to pay wages.
Why Beauty Can’t Break Up With Anti-Ageing
Despite brands’ public promises to ditch the term and switch to more inclusive language, many shoppers still – secretly or publicly – want products with anti-ageing qualities.