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As the Korean Wave Fades in China, K-Beauty’s Loss is C-Beauty’s Gain
The Korean Wave is increasingly becoming a ripple in China, amid an ongoing entertainment crackdown and surging competition from Chinese beauty brands. Read More
Estée Lauder’s Earnings Reflect Post-COVID Beauty Trends
Although makeup demand slumped, the pandemic-induced pivot to skin care and fragrance helped Estée Lauder’s Q3 sales soar 16 percent to $3.86 billion. Read More
Farfetch Doubles Down On China’s Gen Z
Farfetch, the luxury e-commerce platform, launched “Trendy Season” in collaboration with Tmall Soho Live channel to tap Chinese Gen Z online shoppers. Read More
Asia Demand Drives Estée Lauder’s Global Performance
Better-than-expected e-commerce sales, continued demand for skincare, and a home fragrance craze in China fueled Estée Lauder’s growth this quarter. Read More
How Local Beauty Retailers Are Transforming Luxury Brand Entry into China
New and niche beauty brands looking to strengthen their hold in the Chinese luxury market must learn to trust in omnichannel partnerships. Read More
Double-Digit Growth In China Spurs Estée Lauder’s Recovery
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder reported a 4-percent net sales drop during its fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, despite double-digit growth in China. Read More
Will Makeup Catch Up With Skincare in Post-Pandemic China?
Skincare remained more resilient than makeup products during China’s lockdown. Now that people are back on the streets, is this going to change soon? Read More
Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook, Citing Global Impact on Travel Retail Due to Coronavirus
The CEO of Estée Lauder gave a cautious warning on the impact of travel retail due to the coronavirus, while reporting 15% of net sales growth in Q2 FY2020. Read More
Can Harmay Take Out Sephora in China?
Whether you are an established beauty brand in China or simply eyeing the sector, Harmay is blazing a new trail in how to engage Chinese millennials. Read More
Beauty Marketing Trends in 2020 That Will Boost Your KOL Game
6 beauty trends, including cultural collaborations, product launches around trending topics, fresh faces, creative new retail, and more. Read More
