The Japanese beauty conglomerate is competing in a shifting global industry by investing in acquisitions, e-commerce and influencers.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 6, 2020January

Apocalyptic Scenes in Australia as Fires Turn Skies Blood Red

Thousands of people fled from their homes as wildfires raged on the last day of the warmest decade on record in Australia.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 5, 2020January

A Fundraiser For Fire Services In New South Wales Has Raised More Than $20 Million Aud In Just 48 Hours.

Australian comedian Celeste Barber launched the Facebook appeal on Friday, writing: "Please help any way you can. This is terrifying."

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 5, 2020January

Estimate That Almost Half A Billion (480 Million) Animals Have Been Killed By The Bush Fires In Australia.

"We've estimated that in the three million hectares of New South Wales alone that burned up until about 10 days ago probably as many as 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles would have been affected by the fires," Prof Chris Dickman said.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 5, 2020January

Bushfires In New South Wales & Victoria

Current fires and how they could spread in NSW on 4 Jan.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 5, 2020January

Australia's fires have burned more than twice as much land as the summer's Amazon blazes. They're part of an ominous carbon-dioxide feedback loop.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 5, 2020January

Billie Eilish Drops Sustainable Merch Collection With H&M

The 17-year-old singer-songwriter drops a sustainable merch collection With H&M today.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Luxury Brands Nab Top Spots In Ebay’s Most Expensive Buys Of 2019

Lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett topped online retail platform eBay’s annual “Most Interesting and Expensive Purchases” of the year list for 2019.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Decoding The Tens: Fashion Industry Weighs In

What was the look of the decade? Who was the designer of the decade? And how about the future? The Twenties: Will they roar again?

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Outside View: When Is Photo Use Legal On Instagram?

As brands and celebrities aggressively ratchet up their social media presences, Insta-lawsuits over copyright and the right of publicity have proliferated.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Kylie Jenner Is Teaming With Daughter Stormi Webster For A Makeup Collaboration

Jenner’s one-year-old daughter is getting in on the family business.

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NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Have Influencers Become Fashion’s New Art Directors?

Packaging misconceptions and outdated regulation for U.S. cosmetics present a hurdle to online growth in beauty and personal care industry.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

India Conglomerate Launches Online Store To Take On Amazon

JioMart, backed by Asia's richest man, promises more than 50,000 grocery products, free home delivery and a return policy that asks no questions.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Why Highsnobiety Is Breaking Into Physical Retail

The streetwear media authority will link with Colette and Selfridges for its first brick-and-mortar launch.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Digital Platform Merges Artificial, Emotional Intelligence For Luxury Brands

Luxury leaders, including Italian fashion label Gucci and department store chain Neiman Marcus, are turning to artificial intelligence and avatars to enhance the omnichannel customer experience.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

Italian Vogue Won’t Publish Photos This Month

Fashion’s favorite trend — sustainability — comes for print magazines.

NewsRhodri JonesJanuary 3, 2020January

The Biggest Fashion News Of The Decade

The decade saw major changes at virtually every luxury design house.

Read more on WWD.

NewsRhodri JonesDecember 30, 2019December

Luxury 2030, Part 2: The Rise of Purpose-Driven Brands

In the future, getting the story right won’t simply be about increasing a luxury brand’s reputation, it will be a critical measure that’s necessary for survival.

NewsRhodri JonesDecember 30, 2019December