December's online retail growth was lower than ever in the UK and e-sales actually fell compared to November. It was all the result of extreme consumer caution that shows no signs of easing just yet.
Joules may have seen its margins dented in the AW18 and Christmas season but it continued to expand at home and abroad as shoppers bought into its lifestyle offer despite reining-in their spending elsewhere.
Burberry seemed pleased with its Q3 performance, even though sales dipped. The company's transformation plan seems to be on track and response to its monthly collections has been strong.
San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in skincare company Jane Iredale, adding to its list of partner companies including skincare brand Yes To and cosmetics label Japonesque.
Coty Luxury France, whose beauty portfolio includes Calvin Klein, Gucci and Hugo Boss, has named Mathieu Dufresne as its new general manager, a role in which he succeeds Béatrice Noray.
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday forecast 2019 sales that fell short of analysts’ estimates as the healthcare conglomerate faces increasing competition for some of its older drugs.
Upscale Hugo Boss had a good Christmas trading period with the German firm saying its Q4 sales rose and that profits will grow in FY19. It was helped by growth in the UK, France and China, plus its webstore expansion.
The importance of retail at railway stations in the UK came into even sharper focus over the festive period as key train stations saw rising product retail sales, despite the weak trading conditions during the period.
Selfridges has become the latest luxury name to launch a Chinese New Year campaign with a special film as well as plenty of product initiatives both in-store and online.
Katalin Berenyi, co-founder of Erborian, which was acquired by L'Occitane in 2012, has been appointed as president of cosmetics brand Clarins.
Benefit co-founder Jean Ann Ford passed away from cancer on January 17, at age 71.
Brandon Truaxe, founder of Deciem, has died. The entrepreneur, behind skincare lines including the highly successful The Ordinary, was 40 years old.
Old Spice is getting a new line, spanning a range of body washes incorporating ingredients such as deep sea minerals, charcoal, mint and lavender, designed to address different skin issues.
Henkel shares tumbled on Monday after the maker of Schwarzkopf shampoo and Persil detergent warned earnings would fall this year as it steps up investment in brands and digital technology to try to revive growth.
Huda Beauty is getting into the collaboration game -- with none other than the actress and former model Jacqueline Fernandez.
