The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 273
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 272
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
KIKO Milano opens new flagship store in the US
KIKO Milano marked the opening of its new flagship store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York last night.
Boots launches new brand identity and campaign
Boots has launched a new brand identity and campaign called ‘Give it Some Boots’.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 271
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Lush launches campaign for safer social media
Lush has launched a campaign highlighting concerns about the impact of major social media platforms.
Waitrose launches Wellbeing Bays
Waitrose is launching Wellbeing Bays in 52 shops, online and through on-demand grocery.
Diptyque opens new store in Singapore
Diptyque has opened a new store in Singapore.
Amouage opens first store in Indonesia
Amouage has opened its first store in Indonesia at Plaza Indonesia.
Very Group auction said to be unlikely to proceed
An auction of British online retailer Very Group is unlikely to proceed, according to Sky News.
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.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 270
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
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.