L’Oréal: Sales, Armani Stake, and Kering Deal Impact
L'Oréal reports sales growth amid market challenges. Considers Armani stake post-Giorgio Armani's will. Kering deal, including Creed, expands fragrance presence. Focus on China & US markets.
Airbnb Enhances Experiences with New Social Features
Airbnb updates Experiences with social features, including direct messaging and guest connections, fostering deeper connections. The platform also improves search, maps, and AI client support.
Grace Wales Bonner: New Hermès Menswear Creative Director
Grace Wales Bonner is Hermès's new menswear creative director, debuting in January 2027. She succeeds Véronique Nichanian, bringing a fresh take on fashion and culture to Hermès's heritage.
L’Oréal & Kering: Beauty Partnership, Licensing Deals & Strategy
L'Oréal and Kering partner in a major beauty licensing deal. L'Oréal gains rights to brands like Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, while Kering focuses on royalties and debt reduction, shifting its beauty strategy.
Coty’s Heritage: Reviving Vintage Scents with Innovation
Coty revives heritage with Infiniment Coty Paris and Ambre Antique, blending historical scents with modern tech. Focus on in-house creation combats commoditization, meeting customer demand for nostalgia and lasting fragrances.
Hellmann’s: Football, Fashion & Marketing Innovation
Hellmann's expands marketing beyond football via fashion, scent, and social media, focusing on audience data, sustainability, and retail touchpoints. Leveraging influencers and data-driven strategies.
Target + OpenAI: AI Integration, Vendor Selection & Retail Trends
Target leverages AI for vendor selection, trend analysis (Fad Mind), and holiday season forecasting. OpenAI's ChatGPT integration enhances customer experience and internal efficiency. Target Plus expands with curated additions.
LeBron James & Hennessy: Viral ‘Second Decision’ Campaign
LeBron James' 'Second Decision' campaign with Hennessy achieves social virality, boosting engagement and media value. The partnership aims for a fresh, social-first approach, sparking conversations around sports and LeBron lore.
Amazon’s Hiring Surge: Outpacing Retail Rivals
Amazon's hiring is strong, investing $1B+ in employee benefits. Seasonal roles are popular and filled quickly. Amazon exceeds other retails. Amazon is investing $4 billion to increase operations
Ulta Beauty: New CFO, Sales Growth & Expansion
Ulta Beauty appoints Christopher DelOrefice as CFO, replacing Paula Oyibo. Q2 internet sales grew by 9.3%. Growth partly attributed to Space NK acquisition, marking international expansion.
Rains: Retail Expansion & Brand Evolution – A 360-Degree Transformation
Rains is evolving with a 360-degree retail model, expanding product range, and opening new stores. Founder Daniel Hesselager leads the transformation focusing on customer experience and brand presence, despite market uncertainties.
Lysol’s ‘StinkCheck’ Campaign Tackles Home Odors with Snooki
Lysol launches 'StinkCheck' campaign with Snooki to address home odor conflicts. It leverages social video and influencer marketing, focusing on Lysol Air Sanitizer for tackling unpleasant smells and consumer arguments.
Madison Reed: AI Chatbot Improves Customer Experience
Madison Reed uses AI chatbot Madi to automate customer service tasks like scheduling & product discovery, freeing stylists for high-touch experiences. AI enhances, not replaces, human interaction.
Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Creative Director
Maria Grazia Chiuri, formerly at Dior and Valentino, returns to Fendi as Creative Director. She previously worked at Fendi, contributing to the Baguette bag's success. A homecoming for the Roman designer.
Paul Smith Fashion Residency: Empowering Emerging Designers in London
Paul Smith's Fashion Residency in London supports emerging designers with resources, mentorship, and studio space. Focus on business skills, community, and sustainable growth for fashion brand.
Holiday Shopping Trends: Online vs. In-Store & Budget Cuts
Holiday shopping sees mixed trends: online growth, budget cuts (Gen Z, Millennials), social media influence (TikTok, Facebook), mass merchandiser preference, and income disparity impacting spending habits.
The Body Shop Returns to US After UK Restructuring
The Body Shop returns to the US market after restructuring under Auréa Group following UK management and US bankruptcy filing. Focus on ethical, cruelty-free beauty and online sales.