Beautyspace to open first brick-and-mortar store focused on minis
Beautyspace is to open its first brick-and-mortar store called Little Luxuries in New York City.
Sephora to pilot monthly drops on TikTok Shop
Sephora is to pilot an initiative on TikTok Shop in the US from September 19.
SENSAI launches hair and scalp care
SENSAI (Kao Corporation) has launched a new hair and scalp care range.
Ulta Beauty unveils brand founders for 2026 accelerator program
Ulta Beauty has unveiled the brand founders taking part in its Muse Accelerator cohort this year.
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Asos expands fragrance assortment
Asos has expanded its fragrance assortment with a string of new launches.
Ulta Beauty’s sales up 8.9% in Q2, raises outlook
Ulta Beauty’s net sales rose 8.9% to $3bn in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Kao expands SENSAI in Asia, launches new foundation
Kao Corporation has opened the first store for its skincare brand Sensai in Thailand.
Target to launch new beauty space
Target is to launch Target Beauty Studio on September 10.
Gap launches Old Navy bodycare collection
Gap Inc has launched the bodycare collection for its Old Navy brand called Old Navy Beauty Co.
Covent Garden’s beauty festival to return
Covent Garden will host its beauty festival, Beyond Beauty, again in September.
Proya to launch at Ulta Beauty in US
Chinese company Proya Cosmetics is launch its flagship brand Proya in the US
Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols from business advisory firm FTI Consulting LLP.
Douglas Q3 sales down 2%, looks to review store network
German retailer Douglas Group’s third-quarter sales fell 2%
Sephora and CJ Olive Young unveil details of retail partnership
Sephora and CJ Olive Young have unveiled details of their global retail partnership.
Guerlain opens São Paulo store
LVMH-owned Guerlain has taken another important step in Latin America with the opening of its
Bluebell Group opens new beauty retail concept in China
Bluebell Group has opened its first store in Shenzhen, China.
Gap launches new fragrance collection
Gap Inc has introduced the first launch for its beauty line called Gap Beauty: a reimagination of the retailer's original fragrance collection.
iRomaScents presents AI fragrance discovery platform at Sephora
iRomaScents is presenting its AI-powered fragrance discovery platform at Sephora’s store in Marbella, Spain.
Sephora opens first boutique store concept in UK
Sephora has opened its first boutique store concept in the UK on London's Carnaby Street.
Sephora unveils brand founders for 2026 incubator program
Sephora North America has revealed the 12 brand founders who will join its 2026 Accelerate program.
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.
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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.
Frasers Group said to be joining auction process for Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group is said to be joining the auction process for Harvey Nichols.
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
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.
Macy’s names Alexandre Choueiri CEO of Bluemercury
Macy’s has named Alexandre Choueiri CEO of its beauty retailer Bluemercury.