E-Commerce Firm Jumia Draws Takeover Interest From Axian
A deal between the biggest e-commerce platform in Africa and telecommunications company Axian would help both company expand across the continent.
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The TikTok ‘It Boy’ Who’s Getting Men to Wear Makeup
19-year-old Bach Buquen’s ‘hetero dude’ image could push more of his male Gen-Z peers to buy into cosmetics, creating growth opportunities for brands with genderless lines.
Inside Ulta Beauty’s Turnaround Plan
As Sephora and Amazon encroach on its territory and draw younger shoppers, Ulta Beauty’s investor day covered strategies to enhance physical stores and keep Gen-Z and Gen Alpha’s attention.
Male Infertility Anxiety Is Driving the Latest Wellness Boom
Male wellness products have long been centred around muscle building, endurance and other athletic pursuits. Now, brands and consumers are switching their focus to virility, fertility and sexual peak performance.
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Explainer: Why Men’s Skin Care Is Booming in China
Beauty brands are marketing “athletic skin care” grooming routines and science-backed ingredients alongside high-risk celebrity endorsements.
Chanel, Timothée Chalamet and the Changing Idea of Masculinity
The luxury brand is the latest to put a hot young star at the forefront of its advertising efforts, but what’s most compelling is what the partnership says about male celebrity today.
Why Seemingly Every Male Celebrity Suddenly Has a Beauty Line
Evan Mock, Harry Styles, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and many more famous men are banking on the blurring gender binary, or simply the novelty factor, to propel their brands to the top of a crowded market.
A Veteran Beauty Executive’s Next Act: Men’s Skin Care Guru
With his new brand Atwater, industry veteran Chris Salgardo wants to be a face men can trust with their skin care.
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The Men’s Skin Care Opportunity
Skin care designed for and marketed specifically to men has emerged as a market distinct from the grooming space. But selling these products requires new strategies.
Men’s Makeup Goes Mainstream With CVS Rollout
The drugstore chain is adding Stryx, a cosmetics brand for men, to 2,000 stores.
Men Still Stump the Beauty Industry
The men’s grooming market remains sub-scale, but shifting cultural attitudes and the growth of niche men’s lines suggest change is afoot, writes Sarah Brown.
The News in Brief
Billionaire H&M Founding Family Speeds Up Share Purchases
The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership.
Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Paired for Blockbuster Exhibition
The two era-defining avant-garde fashion designers will be the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Exclusive: Smythson of Bond Street Acquired by Oakley Capital
The British luxury lifestyle brand, known for its leather handbags, notebooks, homeware and other accessories, will look to accelerate its growth and expand internationally.
L’Oréal to Acquire Hair Care Brand Color Wow
Hair care was the second fastest-growing category at L’Oréal last year after fragrances.
Bold Management Acquires Influencer Agency The Digital Prototype
The deal bolsters Bold’s talent management capabilities in France.
Prada Credits Sandal’s Indian Legacy Amid Uproar
The Italian fashion group has acknowledged the Indian roots of a new open-toe sandal design after criticism from artisans and politicians.