Burberry in major Harrods takeover for February
Burberry is very fond of takeovers — think of all those city activations under the Streets initiative last year — and Harrods is too (remember the Dior Christmas 2022 mega-takeover, …
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Lancer Skincare names Christina Ricci new ambassador
U.S. beauty firm Lancer Skincare announced on Wednesday the appointment of Christina Ricci as the brand’s newest global ambassador. Christina Ricci – Courtesy The 43-year-old actress is known globally for her …
Sweaty Betty appoints new marketing chief
Premium activewear brand Sweaty Betty announced on Tuesday the appointment of Kerry Williams to the role of chief marketing officer. Sweaty Betty With over 14 years of marketing leadership experience in …
Giovanna Paoloni named CEO of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella announced on Thursday the appointment of luxury brand veteran Giovanna Paoloni as its new chief executive officer. Giovanna Paoloni named CEO of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica …
Ultra Violette secures $15M investment for North American expansion
Consumer growth equity firm Aria Growth Partners has announced a $15 million AUD investment in Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette to propel its expansion across North America. Ultra Violette …
Schiaparelli stages sensational show, amid rumors of an acquisition
Is LVMH about to buy Schiaparelli, which opened the Paris haute couture season with a sensational Texan-tinted and celestial-inspired show attended by Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya? Schiaparelli AW Couture 2024/2025 …
Niche fragrance house Ex Nihilo opens its doors to investment from Eurazeo
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Jan 20, 2024 French investment company, Eurazeo, is securing a minority stake in the niche fragrance house, Ex Nihilo. This transaction, valued at approximately 25 …
BrandAlley buys control of The Edit LDN
Acquisition activity is continuing in the UK fashion sector with off-price specialist BrandAlley acquiring a majority stake in sneaker reseller The Edit LDN, the new owner saying the buy will …
Liberty says own-brand is sales driver, beauty is key
London luxury department store Liberty is banking on the success of its own-label beauty products to drive growth and it could even lead to its opening satellite standalone stores similar …
Kiki de Montparnasse opens Valentine’s pop-up in Harrods
New York-based luxury lingerie and “pleasure” brand Kiki de Montparnasse has opened an exclusive Harrods, London, pop-up targeting Valentine’s Day-linked sales. Kiki de Montparnasse It launched Monday (15 January) within …