Ulta Beauty to expand Korean beauty offer on marketplace
Ulta Beauty is to expand its K-Beauty World retail concept by launching 17 new Korean beauty brands on its marketplace.
Kao to launch Bioré in South Korea, roll out global campaign
Kao Corporation is to launch Bioré in the South Korean market and will also roll out a global campaign.
Sephora to open two stores in Scotland
Sephora is to open two stores in Scotland this summer.
Macy’s net sales down 2.4% in 2025
US-based retailer Macy’s net sales, inclusive of store closures, fell 2.4% in fiscal year 2025 to $21.8bn....
Coty appoints five new independent directors to its board
Coty has appointed five new independent directors to its board.
Interview with Proya Cosmetics Chairman Hou Juncheng
Chinese beauty company Proya Cosmetics Chairman Hou Juncheng tells BW Confidential how he sees the state of the market in China
Value of Beauty warns of risk to Europe’s industry
CEOs from major beauty companies under the umbrella of the Value of Beauty alliance said that the future of Europe’s beauty industry is at risk unless
Symrise establishes new Care & Wellness division
Symrise has established a new division called Care & Wellness.
Puig names Jose Manuel Albesa CEO
Puig has named Jose Manuel Albesa CEO, effective today. Marc Puig, currently Chairman and CEO, will...
L’Oréal expands AI partnership with Nvidia for R&D
L’Oréal has expanded its AI partnership with tech company Nvidia to create a beauty and skincare...
Summer Fridays to launch first fragrance
Summer Fridays is to launch its first eau de parfum called Sunlit Vanilla.
Natura revenue down 12.1% in Q4
Natura reported net revenue in the fourth quarter dropped 12.1% year-over-year to BRL$6.2bn.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 253
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Korea’s JiYu raises $6.5m for US expansion
Korean skincare brand JiYu says it has raised $6.5m in growth capital.
Revlon inks fragrance license with Salt Life
Revlon Consumer Products has inked a licensing agreement with brand management company Iconix International to develop and launch the first Salt Life fragrance collection.
L’Oréal Paris collaborates with The Devil Wears Prada 2
L'Oréal Paris has collaborated with 20th Century Studios' film The Devil Wears Prada 2.
JD.com launches online retail business in Europe
JD.com has launched a new online retail business in Europe called Joybuy.
L Catterton preparing to invest $313m in five Japanese companies
L Catterton is preparing to invest roughly $313m in five Japanese consumer companies over the next three years.
Sephora becomes official partner of the F1 Academy
Sephora has become the official partner and the official beauty retail partner of the F1 Academy.
Ulta Beauty to launch on TikTok Shop
US-based Ulta Beauty is to launch its TikTok Shop next week
This Week in Beauty March 9-13, 2026
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Ulta Beauty’s sales up 9.7% in 2025
Ulta Beauty’s net sales in 2025 grew 9.7% to $12.4bn.
Reliance Retail Limited acquires skincare brand
Reliance Retail Limited has acquired skincare brand Pahadi Local.
Caron opens new store in Paris
Caron has opened a new store on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.
BW Confidential’s March-April Magazine out today
BW Confidential’s March-April 2026 Magazine is out now. The latest issue features an interview with Chinese company
IEVA Group to launch IPO on Euronext Growth Paris
IEVA Group is to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on Euronext Growth Paris.
Avolta turnover up 5.5% in 2025
Avolta’s core turnover in 2025 grew 5.5% on an organic basis to CHF 13.72bn ($17.61bn).
Lifestyle Fund II acquires majority stake in Les Secrets de Loly
Private equity vehicle Lifestyle Fund II has acquired a majority stake in French haircare brand Les Secrets de Loly.
KOSÉ marks 80th anniversary and unveils travel retail ambitions
Japanese company KOSÉ Holdings Corporation is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and pushing ahead with
Henkel to acquire haircare brand Not Your Mother’s
Henkel is to acquire Not Your Mother’s from private equity investor Main Post Partners.