Sephora opens first boutique store concept in UK
Sephora has opened its first boutique store concept in the UK on London's Carnaby Street.
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness invests in Merit
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness has made a minority investment in Merit.
Jean Paul Gaultier launches new fragrance
Puig has launched a new fragrance for the Jean Paul Gaultier brand called La Favorite.
This Week in Beauty July 20-24, 2026
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
LVMH names Yann Musquin General Manager of Fragrance Brands
LVMH has named Yann Musquin General Manager of LVMH Fragrance Brands.
Symrise to acquire Floral Concept
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise has signed a put option to acquire Floral Concept, a French
Interparfums’ sales down 7.3% in first half
Interparfums’ consolidated sales in the first half of 2026 totaled €414.3m, falling 7.3% at current exchange rates.
Sephora unveils brand founders for 2026 incubator program
Sephora North America has revealed the 12 brand founders who will join its 2026 Accelerate program.
Givaudan’s sales up 3.6% in first half
Givaudan’s sales for the first six months of the year rose 3.6% on a like-for-like basis to CHF 3.79bn
BYOSOM launches skincare based on DNA analysis
BYOSOM has launched, offering skincare products it says are formulated according to each customer’s DNA.
Boots launches Korean and Japanese beauty pop-ups
Boots has launched a travel-themed Korean and Japanese beauty pop-up called K&J Beauty Airlines.
Aesop launches Women’s Library initiative in travel retail
Aesop is launching its annual global initiative, the Aesop Women’s Library, in travel retail for the first time.
Sol de Janeiro launches summer travel retail campaign
L'Occitane has launched a global summer travel retail campaign for Sol de Janeiro.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 269
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
MECCA to enter duty-free
MECCA is to enter the duty-free channel for the first time.
Modella Capital said to be considering a bid for Harvey Nichols
Modella Capital is said to be considering a bid for Harvey Nichols.
The Ordinary to open first standalone store in France
The Ordinary will open its first standalone store in France on July 29 in the Marais district of Paris.
This Week in Beauty July 13-17, 2026
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
ELC names Senior Vice President Global Brand Communications
The Estée Lauder Companies has named Madeleine Boyd Senior Vice President, Global Brand Communications.
K-beauty’s global sales grow 53%
Korean beauty is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global beauty market, per NIQ.
Frasers Group said to be joining auction process for Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group is said to be joining the auction process for Harvey Nichols.
Industry Talks: Shiseido Asia Pacific President and CEO Nicole Tan
Japanese brand SHISEIDO unveiled its Ultimune Studio: Lisa’s Backstage activation to promote its Ultimune serum in Bangkok
Merit Beauty inks partnership with The Ritz-Carlton
Merit Beauty has inked an exclusive partnership with hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton.
Bath & Body Works opens first store in Brazil
US-based personal care and fragrance brand and retailer Bath & Body Works (BBW) opened its first store in Brazil this month
Sol de Janeiro enters men’s fragrance
Sol de Janeiro has entered the men’s fragrance category with the launch of a collection called the Cheiroso Cologne Mist.
Niche Beauty Managing Director Anne Zimmermann to leave company
Anne Zimmermann, Managing Director of Niche Beauty, is to leave the online beauty retailer.
Ulta Beauty names Kelly Garcia Chief Technology Officer
Ulta Beauty has named Kelly Garcia Chief Technology Officer.
Valentino Beauty launches new fragrance franchise
Valentino Beauty has introduced a new fragrance duo, Vendetta Donna and Vendetta Uomo.
Macy’s names Alexandre Choueiri CEO of Bluemercury
Macy’s has named Alexandre Choueiri CEO of its beauty retailer Bluemercury.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 268
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty