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Can the ‘MAC of Italy’ Make It in America?

European cosmetics giant Kiko Milano has racked up over $1 billion in sales with storefronts across the globe from Chile to India. Until now, success in the hyper-competitive US market has been more elusive, however.

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Kiko Milano hopes its brand of Italian glamour will resonate in the US.
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Unilever Sales Rise on Strong Demand in India, Brazil

The UK multinational’s sales rose more than expected as consumers in emerging markets snapped up its cleaning products and Dove soap, offsetting lacklustre demand in the US.

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Chief executive Fernando Fernandez has been clear Unilever’s focus should be in beauty and wellbeing where he sees far more growth potential.
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Opinion: What Investors Won’t Tell You About Fund Raising

When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.

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When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
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Explainer: Fashion’s New Tariff Threat

A US trade probe into forced labour could trigger new tariffs and import bans, forcing fashion brands to implement more robust supply-chain transparency.

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A US trade probe into forced labour against 60 countries could trigger new tariffs and import bans, raising costs and compliance risks for fashion brands
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