L’Oreal posts rise in sales despite challenging US market

By Reuters Published April 17, 2025 L’Oreal reported a 3.5% rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales on Thursday, beating expectations for slower growth, as strong demand for its face creams and perfume in Europe helped counter challenging conditions in the United States. Maybelline The French cosmetics group, which owns Maybelline makeup and Kiehl’s skincare, reported sales […]

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Luxury industry’s ‘Trump boost’ was very short-lived

By Bloomberg Published April 15, 2025 The mini bling boom since the turn of the year is well and truly over. On Monday, LVMH reported first-quarter sales that missed expectations. No division generated growth. Each one underwhelmed. The crucial fashion and leather goods unit reported a 5% decline in sales, excluding currency movements, far below the 0.6% slide […]

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Beiersdorf reports first-quarter sales marginally ahead of expectations

By Reuters Published April 15, 2025 German consumer goods maker Beiersdorf on Tuesday reported first-quarter group sales marginally ahead of market expectations, helped by its derma division. Reuters The company’s first-quarter sales rose 3.6% organically to 2.69 billion euros ($3.05 billion), compared to analysts’ expectations of 2.65 billion euros as per data compiled by LSEG. […]

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Chartreuse: the vibrant yellow-green shade that’s keeping fashion fresh

By ETX Daily Up Published April 4, 2025 Bright and vibrant, chartreuse—a yellow-green hue—is emerging as one of the standout shades of Spring-Summer 2025. Seen both on the runway and in the streets, this refreshing color stands out for its versatility, pairing seamlessly with everything from polished, sophisticated looks to laid-back, casual styles. Chartreuse takes […]

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Hermès taps BNP Paribas CEO, former spy for luxury group’s board

By Bloomberg Published March 25, 2025 Hermès International SCA is set to appoint BNP Paribas SA CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafé and a former French spy-agency chief to the luxury group’s board. See catwalkHermes – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The family-controlled company known for its Birkin bags named Bonnafé, the […]

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