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2024 Top 100: Puig Rides High Following Initial Public Offering
The company's May 3 IPO was the year's largest globally, valuing the company at €13.9 billion.
2024 Top 100: Inside Unilever’s Business-wide Streamlining
The company saw a slew of executive changes and internal restructuring.
2024 Top 100: Beiersdorf Doubles Down on Strength in Skin
The company was the "best-performing skin care company globally," according to CEO Vincent Warnery.
2024 Top 100: Procter & Gamble’s Beauty Business Sees Growth in Hair, Declines in China
The company, which was flat year-on-year, saw growth offset by political headwinds in Asia.
2024 Top 100: Chanel Turns to Makeup, Skin for Beauty Growth
Although fragrances didn't track significant growth, face makeup was a bright spot.
2024 Top 100: Growing Pains Hamper The Estée Lauder Cos.
From an about-face on Amazon to a reset C-suite, the company was largely flat year-over-year.
The 2024 Top 100 Beauty Companies
WWD Beauty Inc's annual ranking of the world's largest beauty companies by sales.
Beauty High Stakes: Sell, Shut Down or Keep?
Amid an uncertain backdrop, strategics have three options to weigh when it comes to underperforming brands.
L’Oréal Q1 Sales Rise 4.4% Amid Mounting Economic and Geopolitical Tensions
The world's largest beauty company noted the U.S. was more challenging than expected, while China fared…
EXCLUSIVE: Ulta Beauty Appoints Lauren Brindley as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer
New Ulta Beauty President and CEO Kecia Steelman has been building out her C-suite.
The Top 100 Beauty Companies of 2024
WWD Beauty Inc's annual ranking of the world's largest beauty companies by sales.
Ron Gee Departs Shiseido Americas
Alberto Noe has been appointed interim CEO, Americas.
Beauty Packaging Gets Pricey Amidst Global Tariffs
Smaller, newer brands — and those with lower price points — are expected to be hit the hardest.
Beauty M&A Faces Further Uncertainty Amid Tariffs
Some processes are being reevaluated, while others are forging ahead.
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Revlon, The Estée Lauder Cos. and More
Revlon is adding an entertainment and food industries alum to its ranks; a Lauder exec gets a promotion and…