Day: January 8, 2020

Profits Nearly Double at Paul Smith, Which Returned to Growth in 2019

LONDON — Business is on the upswing at Paul Smith Group Holdings Ltd., which saw profits nearly double to 3.7 million pounds in the year to June 30, according to the latest filing on Companies House, the official register of U.K. businesses. The growth follows the company’s efforts to tighten operations, consolidate systems and warehousing, […]

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Former Foreo CEO Paul Peros Debuts His Next Act at CES

When Paul Peros left Foreo, the Swedish face-tech company that he helmed as chief executive officer from 2013 to 2018, he said he was leaving to pursue other projects. Since then, those in the know wondered where he would pop up next. Now, at CES in Las Vegas, he’s ready to announce his next act. […]

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RMS Beauty Names New Chief Executive and Operating Officers

RMS Beauty is readying for 2020 growth. The 10-year-old clean cosmetics company is ramping up its recruitment in order to better communicate its clean — and soon, sustainable — message. Its newest hire is Laura Chisholm, a former consultant for brands such as NYX Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills and, most recently, RMS. She joins the […]

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The New Year Brings Stars to Fame and Moda Trade Shows

NEW YORK — The stars were out at the Fame and Moda trade shows.  Brands such as Chinese Laundry, Bread N Butter, Do+Be Collection, Glam, Hem & Thread, Moodie and Steve Madden were just some of the names showing off their spring and summer 2020 looks, which included lots of star patterns, sparkles and shimmery-sequins […]

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2020 BAFTA Nominations Led by ‘Joker,’ Criticized for Lack of Diversity

The Golden Globes are over, but awards — and voting — season is in full swing. And Jan. 7 is a busy day this year for film: the BAFTA Awards released its 2020 nominations, hours ahead of the 5 p.m. PT deadline for Oscar nomination voting. The list of nominees — overwhelmingly white — underscored […]

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