AI-Generated Hunter and Rhode Beauty Concept Highlights Risks of Unofficial Brand Collaborations
An AI-generated concept featuring Hunter Wellington boots with an integrated Rhode lip gloss holder has attracted attention online, highlighting how artificial intelligence can blur the distinction between unofficial designs and genuine beauty brand collaborations.
Bandai Targets Asian Cosmetics Market Through Tamagotchi Licensing Expansion
Japanese toy maker Bandai is strengthening its Tamagotchi licensing strategy in China and South Korea, with beauty and fashion collaborations supporting the brand’s international growth.
LVMH Reports Growth in Beauty and Sephora Sales in Third Quarter 2026
LVMH has reported a 1 percent increase in organic revenue for the third quarter of 2026, supported by growth in its Perfumes & Cosmetics and Selective Retailing divisions, despite weaker demand in China.
Kering and LVMH Strengthen Model Protection Charter with New Industry Standards
Kering and LVMH have strengthened their joint charter governing models’ working conditions, introducing stricter protections against harassment and abuse, alongside new age, inclusion and workplace safety requirements.
H&M Beauty Names Sharvari First Brand Ambassador in India
H&M Beauty has appointed actor Sharvari as its first brand ambassador in India as the retailer looks to build its beauty business and strengthen its positioning in the market.
Shein Operating Profit Falls 53 Percent in First Results Since IPO
Shein reported a near 53 percent decline in first-half operating profit as rising costs and weaker demand weighed on its first financial results since listing in Hong Kong.
Armani Prepares Talks with L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica Over Minority Stake Sale
Armani is preparing to begin formal discussions with L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica over the potential sale of a minority stake as the Italian luxury group develops its post-founder strategy.
Chanel Appoints Lucia Pieroni Creative Makeup Director
Chanel has appointed veteran make-up artist Lucia Pieroni as Creative Makeup Director, strengthening the creative leadership of its global colour cosmetics business.
H&M Founding Family Increases Stake as Retailer’s Turnaround Remains Under Pressure
H&M’s founding Persson family has continued to increase its ownership of the fashion retailer, taking its stake above 68 percent as the group works to improve sales and profitability amid intensifying competition.
Bella Freud Expands into Beauty with Boots Exclusive
British fashion designer Bella Freud has launched her first beauty and lifestyle collection, Glamorama, exclusively through Boots.
Arnault Family Restructures LVMH Holdings to Consolidate Control
Bernard Arnault and his family are planning to simplify the ownership structure controlling LVMH, consolidating substantially all of their stake in the luxury group within a single holding company, Agache SCA.
Hunter Expands into Men’s Grooming with Boots Exclusive
British heritage brand Hunter is expanding beyond footwear with the launch of its first men’s grooming collection, available exclusively through Boots in the UK.
Primark to Enter Mexico Through El Puerto de Liverpool Partnership
Primark is entering the Mexican market through a strategic partnership with El Puerto de Liverpool, with plans to open its first stores in the country under a franchise model.
PZ Cussons Appoints Hush CEO Sarah Miles as Non-Executive Director
PZ Cussons has appointed Hush CEO Sarah Miles as a non-executive director, adding international consumer goods, beauty, e-commerce and digital expertise to its board.
Victoria Beckham Holdings Returns to Profit as Beauty Drives Group Growth
Victoria Beckham Holdings has reported its first operating profit after years of losses, with 2025 revenue increasing 15 percent to £129.8 million as its beauty and fashion businesses enter a new phase of growth.
Shiseido Expands Prestige Fragrance Portfolio with Global Max Mara Launch
Shiseido has launched the first Max Mara fragrance under its long-term licensing partnership with the Italian fashion house, adding another global fashion brand to its growing prestige fragrance portfolio.
Shein Completes Hong Kong IPO as Listing Reshapes Investor Obligations
Shein has completed its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO, raising approximately US$1.7 billion and removing a potential US$4.4 billion year-end liability to holders of its convertible preferred shares.
Old Navy Expands into Beauty with US-Wide Beauty Co. Rollout
US fashion retailer Old Navy is expanding into beauty and personal care with the launch of Old Navy Beauty Co., rolling out its proprietary body care collection alongside third-party beauty brands across its US retail network.
Puig Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Growth as Premium Beauty Market Share Expands
Puig delivered strong first-half 2026 financial results, outperforming the premium beauty market through broad-based growth across all business segments and regions while continuing to gain market share.
LVMH Sells Patou Back to Beauty Entrepreneur Dilesh Mehta
LVMH has sold French fashion house Patou back to beauty entrepreneur Dilesh Mehta, reversing the majority stake acquisition it completed in 2018.
LVMH Reports Accelerating Second-Quarter Growth as Beauty and Retail Remain Resilient
LVMH has reported solid first-half 2026 results, with second-quarter growth accelerating despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, supported by strong performances across its beauty, jewellery and selective retail businesses.
Reliance Retail Launches AJIO Beauty to Strengthen Digital Beauty Strategy
Reliance Retail has launched AJIO Beauty, expanding its beauty and personal care business by integrating cosmetics, skincare and personal care into its AJIO fashion platform as it strengthens its position in India’s fast-growing beauty market.
Gap Re-Enters Fragrance Market With Relaunched Gap Beauty Brand
Gap Inc. has launched Gap Beauty, marking its return to the fragrance category with a modernised collection of its iconic scents, repositioned to meet evolving consumer preferences and support the retailer’s broader lifestyle strategy.
Bottega Veneta Appoints Former LVMH Fragrance Executive Romain Spitzer as CEO
Kering has appointed Romain Spitzer as Chief Executive Officer of Bottega Veneta, selecting the long-serving LVMH fragrance executive to lead the luxury fashion house’s next phase of growth.
Shein Secures Approval for Hong Kong IPO
Shein has received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to proceed with a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), clearing a major regulatory hurdle after previous listing attempts in New York and London failed.
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