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Tuesday, March 31

Beauty Features

Beauty's Power Shift: Estée Lauder-Puig Merger Talks Could Ignite Industry Shake-up

The potential merger might create two industry giants, reshaping the competitive landscape in global beauty.

Shoe Features

EXCLUSIVE: Roger Vivier Opens Paris Store With Exclusive Made-to-measure Service

The flagship is designed to showcase the full breadth of the brand's shoe and accessories offering.

Designer and Luxury

Courrèges Names Drew Henry as Artistic Director

The Phoebe Philo alum will present his first runway show in September.

Beauty Features

Unilever Poised to Merge Food Business With U.S. Spices and Flavorings Firm McCormick & Co.

The consumer giant said it was nearing a deal that would see Unilever shareholders own 65 percent of the new combined company.

Human Resources

LVMH Names Amina Maleck to Senior Group Human Resources Post

As chief human resources officer of LVMH Group HQ and Other Activities, the executive reports to LVMH Group chief human resources officer Maud Alvarez-Pereyre.

Marketing and Promotion

Laura Weir Rewires the British Fashion Council as an Incubator, Targets 18 Million Pounds in Annual Revenue by 2030

The growth plan is built on philanthropic capital, global partnerships and incubator‑style projects designed to bolster London’s standing as a fashion capital.

Color Cosmetics

Roblox Doubles Down on Beauty, Launches Makeup for Avatars

The foray is likely to be a profitable one for the Gen Alpha-loved gaming platform, where on-site spending reached $2.2 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025.