SpaceNK to open new store in Kent, UK
SpaceNK is to open a new store located in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent in April 2025.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 204
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Eurofragance names first Master Perfumers
Eurofragance has named Belén Garcia, Isabel Gil Trujillo and Olaf Larsen its first Master Perfumers.
Macy’s warns of underperformance in Q4, updates outlook
Macy’s comparable sales were roughly flat in its fiscal fourth quarter-to-date.
Air France launches signature fragrance for lounges, created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian
Air France has launched its first home fragrance called AF001.
Kohl’s to close 27 stores and e-commerce fulfillment center
Kohl’s is to close 27 underperforming stores as well as its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) in California.
Nordstrom holiday sales up 4.9%, updates outlook
Nordstrom has reported that net sales rose 4.9% and comparable sales rose 5.8% for the nine-week holiday period.
Shiseido Travel Retail Asia Pacific names new VP Commercial & Business Development
Shiseido Travel Retail has named Fran Law Vice President, Commercial and Business Development, Travel Retail Asia Pacific.
Boots beauty sales up 11% in Q1
Boots reported beauty sales increased 11% year-over-year for the first quarter.
Ronald Lauder to retire from board of directors of Estée Lauder Companies
Ronald S. Lauder is to retire from Estée Lauder Companies’ board of directors, effective immediately.
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GEKA marks 100-year anniversary
German packaging company GEKA is marking its 100-year anniversary.
Macy’s to close 66 stores
Macy's is to close 66 Macy’s nameplate store locations.
Nordstrom to launch med spa services by SkinSpirit at New York flagship
Nordstrom is to launch services by med spa chain SkinSpirit at its New York flagship location.
Target to expand wellness assortment with over 2,000 new products
Target is expanding its wellness assortment with plans to launch over 2,000 new items across multiple categories.
RAS Luxury Skincare raises $5m Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures
RAS Luxury Skincare has raised $5m in a Series A funding round led by Unilever Ventures.
Auréa Group invests in haircare brands Zenagen and ACT/IV
Private equity firm Auréa Group has invested in Nutraceutical Research Innovations.
Ulta Beauty partners with Instacart
Ulta Beauty has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery across the US.
IFF launches initiative to help brands create fragrances for Chinese consumers
IFF has launched an initiative aimed at leveraging AI and cultural insights to create fragrances for Chinese consumers.
Korea’s Yepoda opens pop-up at Galeries Lafayette in Paris
Korean beauty brand Yepoda has opened a pop-up today at Galeries Lafayette Champs Élysées in Paris, France.
Korean beauty exports exceed $10bn in 2024
Korean beauty product exports exceeded the $10bn mark for the first time in 2024.
Robertet appoints Jean-Daniel Dor Head of Operations in India
Robertet has appointed Jean-Daniel Dor Head of Operations in India.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 203
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Ulta Beauty’s Dave Kimbell to retire, succeeded by Kecia Steelman
Dave Kimbell, CEO of US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty is to retire after 11 years with the company
IAADFS reveals keynote speaker for 2025 Summit of the Americas
The IAADFS has announced that John Price, Managing Director of Americas Market Intelligence, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Summit of the Americas.
TechnicoFlor names Christopher Sabater Chairman and CEO
TechnicoFlor has named Christopher Sabater Chairman and CEO.
Duty-free spending falls 29.3% in 2024 in Hainan
Duty-free spending dropped 29.3% last year in China's island province of Hainan.
L’Oréal unveils personalized skin analysis device
L'Oréal Groupe has unveiled a tabletop hardware device called L'Oréal Cell BioPrint.
Nordstrom to go private
Nordstrom has been acquired by members of its founding family and El Puerto de Liverpool, who will operate it as a private company.
