Business Strategy
August 2024: The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Oura, Estée Lauder, Dae and More
The 7 Virtues and Dae have both named new CEOs, while shifts are afoot at The Estée Lauder Cos.
The Estée Lauder Cos. Names New Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Rashida La Lande, who hails from The Kraft Heinz Company, has been appointed to the role.
Safilo H1 Net Profit Improves Despite Falling Sales Worldwide
The Padua eyewear-maker expressed confidence in the perpetual David Beckham partnership and said the company…
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Executives Plan to Spend on E-commerce Technology Despite Challenges
A survey of more than 300 North American C-level executives unveils key obstacles and increased financial…
Roche Bobois Forecasts Improved 2025 for Furniture as It Plots Strategic Moves in China
After Roche Bobois said it took control of its lucrative franchisee in China earlier this month, the…
For the First Time in More Than 700 Years, Glassmaker Barovier&Toso Hires a CEO as It Looks to Expand
The largest Venetian glassmaker by revenue tapped former Dolce&Gabbana Casa operations director Andrea…
Poltrona Frau Corners Bespoke Auto Market With First Foreign Acquisition
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Analysts Weigh In on RH’s Europe Expansion After Company’s Q1 Miss
"Europe is still a big question mark," one analyst said.
EXCLUSIVE: Traditional Chinese Medicine Brand Elix Now Offers Health Coaching to Support Women’s Cycles and Hormones
After a year in testing, the brand is pivoting its business strategy to focus on a longer-term commitment…
Singapore’s Luxury Spending Recovers Slowly as Tourist Spending Remains Down
The slow return of high-spending Chinese tourists is resulting in an uneven recover of the market, while a…