Posts by Kevin Harson
Coty to Cut 700 Jobs Amid Strategic Overhaul
Coty Inc., the beauty company behind the likes of Covergirl, Kylie Cosmetics and Lancaster, among many others, is cutting up to 700 jobs as it revisits a strategy launched during the pandemic. “We are committed to building a stronger, more resilient Coty that is well-positioned for sustainable growth. When we first announced our All-in to…
Read MoreThe Best Sunscreen for Living Sunny Side Up
Finding the best sunscreen doesn’t have to be a last-minute affair: Believe it or not, the best way to pick an SPF is not to go to the store five minutes before you head to the beach and grab whatever is on sale on the end cap (though dermatologists and grooming editors would like to…
Read MoreGabriela Hearst, Willy Chavarria and Padma Lakshmi Turn Up for ACLU Event
Gabriela Hearst, Willy Chavarria and Padma Lakshmi helped the American Civil Liberties Union launch its “Creatives for Freedom” initiative Wednesday night at The Standard, East Village. The organization’s aim is to bring together leaders in fashion, film, television, social media, music, comedy and advocacy to draw attention to critical issues facing democracy. The crowd in the…
Read MoreBeyoncé and Ulta Beauty Bring ‘Cowboy Carter’ Experience to Stores and Create Tour-inspired Beauty Looks
Ulta Beauty will collaborate with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s upcoming “Cowboy Carter” tour for a series of beauty looks inspired by cities where the venerated Grammy Award-winning artist is slated to perform. The collaboration will also spotlight local influencers and feature a limited-edition retail launch of Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière. “Ulta Beauty sits at the intersection of…
Read MoreConsumer Behavior and Policy Abuse: Forter Reveals Trends Impacting Retailers in the U.S. and U.K.
Forter, which describes itself as the “trust platform for digital commerce,” published its latest consumer sentiment report, revealing that 68 percent of consumers in the U.S. and U.K. “believe retailers make it easy to abuse flexible return policies. In fact, nearly half (49 percent) admit to abusing retailers’ policies in the last 12 months.” The…
Read MoreRobert Irwin’s Underwear Campaign Earns $8 Million in Media Exposure and Boosts Bonds on TikTok
Robert Irwin, the son of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, helped Bonds soar in its U.S. debut. The Australian underwear brand revealed its first campaign dedicated to the American market on April 3, featuring the conservationist in different underwear styles alongside wild animals. The campaign generated $8 million in media impact value in its first…
Read MoreMarc-André Fleury Knows He’s the Old Head of the NHL Playoffs: ‘I’m Closer to Their Parents Than to These Guys’
The man nicknamed Flower has summited the hockey mountaintop several times, winning three Stanley Cups during his 14-year run with the Pittsburgh Penguins, asserting himself as one of the toughest men in the world to get a puck past. His time in the Steel City also overlapped with some of the best players to ever…
Read MoreHow Profitmind Is Driving Profit Growth for Retailers With AI-powered Analytics
Is it time for retailers to finally ditch Excel and reams of spreadsheets? Retail executives are often overwhelmed by massive amounts of data, reports and spreadsheets, leaving little time for effective decision-making. Recognizing this challenge, Mark Chrystal, chief executive officer and cofounder of Profitmind, set out to develop an AI-powered solution that empowers retail teams…
Read MoreWhy Do So Many Men Refuse to Wear Shorts?
A few weeks ago, I fished the clear bin containing my warm weather clothes out of the bottom of my closet. I unloaded most of it without thinking—linen button downs, camp collar rayon shirts, an extremely unflattering race singlet with the logo of an employer that laid me off. But one item gave me pause:…
Read MoreFour New Watches Every Serious Collector Should Be Freaking Out About This Month
Welcome to Watch Guy Watches, GQ’s monthly curation of high-end timepieces for the true watch nerds among us. This April, Zenith keeps the triple calendar alive, Biver scores with carbon, Breguet takes us all the way back to the French Revolution, and Blancpain finally fulfills our stainless steel wishes. If you’re somewhere between boarding a…
Read MoreKering ‘Fully Mobilized’ to Fix Gucci, CEO Tells Shareholders
Shares in Kering dipped 1 percent on Thursday, a day after the French luxury group reported a 14 percent decline in first-quarter revenues, and a 25 percent drop at its star brand Gucci. Also on Thursday, at Kering’s annual shareholders’ meeting, chairman and chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault flashed a line chart showing how company’s shares…
Read MoreTommy Hilfiger’s $51M Payday Is Proof of His Negotiating Savvy
Tommy Hilfiger has a knack for coming out on top — and designers looking to cash out on the brands they built should take note. Hilfiger is not only one of the highest-profile names in fashion, but thanks to some savvy negotiating along the way, he’s also among the highest paid. Last year, the brand’s…
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