Financial
Coty Buys Southeast Asian Beauty Company
The company said it has agreed to acquire StarAsia, which operates in seven markets.
Retailing
Bluemercury's Marla Malcolm Beck Calls for Innovation
In a bid to kick-start new products with staying power, Beck shared her nine rules for creating smart, effective products.
Fragrance
Francis Kurkdjian: A Perfumer's Uncommon Path
The celebrated French perfumer shared what led him to explore unexpected ways to capitalize on his creativity.
Color Cosmetics
L'Oréal's Carol Hamilton on Sustaining Growth in the Luxury Segment
The president of L’Oréal Luxe USA does not want to see an end to the double-digit growth the luxury beauty market has been experiencing.
Hair
Kérastase Launching Skin Care-Inspired Styling Range
The brand is also gearing up to debut its first consumer ads — starring Kate Moss — which will break in August.
People
A.G. Lafley's P&G Pay Set at $2M
Returning ceo eligible for a $5 million bonus in coming fiscal year.
Beauty Features
Revlon's Julia Goldin on Reviving an Iconic Brand
The company's global chief marketing officer emphasized that for marketers it’s no longer about a point of difference, “it’s about a point of view.”
