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.
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Parfumdreams sells seven stores, closes four
parfumdreams has sold six of the 10 stores it put up for sale.
Bath & Body Works names Hilary Duff brand ambassador
Bath & Body Works has launched a new bodycare franchise called Fruit Fusion, with Hilary Duff as brand ambassador.
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Zalando expands K-beauty assortment
Zalando is expanding its selection of Korean beauty products.
CK Hutchison prepares to sell Marionnaud
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has initiated a process for a potential sale of European perfumery chain
Next said to be readying to launch takeover bid for Harvey Nichols
Next is said to be readying to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols.
Olive Young unveils details of LA beauty festival
Olive Young has unveiled details of the Olive Young Festa LA 2026.
Sephora unveils new collective of French athletes
Sephora France has unveiled a new collective called the Beautiful Club featuring six French athletes.
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Harvey Nichols said to be up for sale
The owner of Harvey Nichols is said to be planning an exit from the UK-based department store group.
Saks Global emerges from chapter 11 as Exemplar Luxury Group
Saks Global has completed its restructuring process and emerged from chapter 11 under new ownership and with a new name.
Ajmal Dubai to open new store in London
Ajmal Dubai is opening a new store in London.
Sephora to hold beauty festival in London
Sephora is to hold its beauty festival SEPHORiA in Central London for the first time this year.
Kiehl’s starts selling on Uber Eats
Kiehl’s has started selling its products on the Uber Eats marketplace.
AS Watson names Queennie Fung General Manager, Group Corporate Communications
Health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group has appointed Queennie Fung
L’Artisan Parfumeur opens pop-up for 50th anniversary
L’Artisan Parfumeur is opening two installations in Paris to mark its 50th anniversary.
AS Watson Group launches brand creation and scaling platform
AS Watson Group has launched AS Watson brand lab, a brand creation and scaling platform.
Sephora rolls out quiet hours initiative globally
Sephora is rolling out its Quiet Hours initiative globally.