News
The Markets
Skin to Enter Sportswear Arena at Barneys
The trendy Zen-inspired brand will launch a capsule collection of soft, contemporary clothing in September.
– May 24, 2013
Footwear News
Foot Locker Q1 Earnings, Sales Rise
Comp-store sales increased 5.2 percent.
– May 24, 2013
Media
Mark Thompson Talks Future of Media
The ceo of the The New York Times Company was at a panel convened by the Web site I Want Media.
– May 24, 2013
Business
Abercrombie & Fitch Cuts Loss
The company provided a weaker-than-expected full-year earnings forecast.
– May 24, 2013
Retail
Gap Sees 42.9% Profit Growth in Q1
Retailer added $100 million to its bottom line in the period and a bit more to its online sales total.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
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.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
Founders Bertrand and Mathilde Thomas on Caudalie's Growth
In the two-and-a-half years since they moved from France to the U.S. to grow their business, the brand has experienced a 35 percent growth in sales.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
Hua Fang of Shanghai Jahwa United on Doing Business in China
Fang took a three-pronged approach to explain the opportunities and challenges inherent in selling beauty and personal-care products in the country.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
C.O. Bigelow's Ian Ginsberg on Non-Digital Engagement
The 175-year-old apothecary's president brought the crowd back to the physical world with a presentation centered on the in-store experience.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
Liberty of London's Ed Burstell Talks Retailing
In a conversation with Beauty Inc editor Jenny B. Fine, the retailer's managing director shared his favorite off-beat retailers and views on stores as bores.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
McKinsey & Company's Nathalie Remy on Urban Growth
The presentation provided insight on how brands can expand their reach, specifically in terms of mega and middleweight cities.
– May 24, 2013
Beauty
Norma Kamali Among Panelists to Discuss Female Empowerment
Claire Chambers, founder and ceo of lingerie store Journelle, and Michael Kaplan, cofounder and ceo of Fashion to Figure, have the same mission.
– May 24, 2013
