Ulta Beauty to launch intimate wellness category
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has introduced an intimate wellness category, as part of its wellness offer,...September 1, 2022
Victoria’s Secret closes beauty & accessories outlets
Victoria’s Secret & Co has closed a string of beauty & accessories outlets in the past six...September 1, 2022
Parfums Christian Dior launches revisited Collection Privée scents
LVMH-owned Parfums Christian Dior has launched a limited-edition set of three of its La Collection Privée fragrances....September 1, 2022
CEW France event to focus on Conscious Beauty
The theme of the CEW France’s day-long conference, Journée de la Beauté this year is La Beauté...August 31, 2022
Ulta Beauty launches new campaign
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has launched a new campaign, which it says aims to expand the...August 30, 2022
The 100th edition of Retail & Tech out now
This is the 100th edition of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech. We launched Retail & Tech as...August 30, 2022
A.S. Watson Group to focus on supply-chain transformation
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group is to accelerate its supply-chain transformation, with a focus on...August 29, 2022
Ulta Beauty launches Ultaverse on Roblox
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has launched an experience on online gaming platform Roblox. Called Ultaverse, the...August 29, 2022
BolognaFiere, Informa Markets and PBA to introduce new US events
Business-to-business (B2B) trade show organizers BolognaFiere, Informa Markets and PBA – Professional Beauty Association have partnered to...August 29, 2022
Stella McCartney to launch new skincare brand
British fashion label Stella McCartney has partnered with LVMH to launch a new skincare brand. Called Stella...August 26, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty August 22-26, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...August 26, 2022
Ulta Q2 sales up 16.8%, raises full year outlook
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty’s net sales rose 16.8% year-over-year to $2.3bn in the second quarter of...August 26, 2022
ELC makes travel retail appointments
ELC Travel Retail Worldwide Business Development and Strategy Senior Vice President Eric Lee ELC Travel Retail Worldwide...August 26, 2022
Coty sales up 15% in fiscal year 2022
Coty’s sales increased 15% year-over-year to $5.3bn in fiscal year 2022, the 12 months ended June 30,...August 25, 2022
Estée Lauder launches digital badge for Decentraland’s Metaverse Art Week
Beauty brand Estée Lauder is taking part in virtual social world Decentraland’s Metaverse Art Week, running from...August 25, 2022
L’Oréal launches new women’s scent for Prada
L’Oréal has launched a new women’s fragrance for the Prada brand. Called Paradoxe, it is the brand’s...August 24, 2022
Boots launches skincare brand for menopausal needs
UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots has launched a new skincare brand targeting perimenopausal and menopausal consumers....August 24, 2022
Farfetch to acquire 47.5% stake in Yoox Net-a-Porter
Online luxury retailer Farfetch is to acquire a 47.5% stake in Richemont-owned Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP). Investment vehicle...August 24, 2022
Flannels to open three new flagship stores
UK-based luxury retailer Flannels (Frasers Group) is to open three new flagship stores throughout the UK in...August 24, 2022
Boots expands Deliveroo partnership
UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots has expanded its partnership with delivery service Deliveroo to 125 stores...August 24, 2022
Macy’s comparable sales down 1.5% in Q2, lowers full year outlook
US-based department-store group Macy’s comparable sales fell 1.5% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the...August 24, 2022
True Beauty Ventures partners with Tribe Dynamics
US-based investment firm True Beauty Ventures has partnered with influencer marketing analytics platform Tribe Dynamics (CreatorIQ). ...August 23, 2022
L’Oréal Korea names Samuel du Retail CEO
L’Oréal has named Samuel du Retail CEO of the company’s South Korean subsidiary, L’Oréal Korea. Du Retail...August 23, 2022
Facebook to scrap live shopping
Meta-owned Facebook will remove its live shopping feature due to what it calls consumers’ changing viewing behaviors....August 23, 2022
Douglas sales up 28.8% in third quarter
German beauty retailer Douglas’ sales rose 28.8% year-over-year to €830m in the third quarter of fiscal year...August 23, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty August 15-19, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...August 19, 2022
Prada Beauty names Emma Watson face of new fragrance
L’Oréal-owned Prada Beauty has named British actress Emma Watson as the face of the brand’s new women’s...August 19, 2022
Kohl’s to expand Sephora shop-in-shops to all stores
US-based department-store group Kohl’s is to expand its partnership with LVMH-owned Sephora to launch the Sephora at...August 19, 2022
ELC sales up 9% in fiscal 2022
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) net sales rose 9% to $17.74bn in the fiscal year ended June...August 18, 2022
Bath & Body Works cuts 130 jobs
US-based Bath & Body Works has cut 130 jobs in a bid to simplify its structure. Most...August 18, 2022