The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 192
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Ulta Beauty unveils brands in 2024 accelerator program
Ulta Beauty has unveiled the brands taking part in its Muse Accelerator cohort this year.
Coty opens first flagship store in US for Orveda
Coty has opened the first flagship store in the US for French skincare brand Orveda called La Maison Orveda New York City.
L’Occitane en Provence opens new concept store in US
L'Occitane en Provence has opened the first of five new concept stores that are set to open this fall in the US.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 191
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The Body Shop bought out of administration
The Body Shop has been bought out of administration by a consortium led by investment company Auréa.
Walgreens launches new premium skincare line
US-based retail pharmacy and healthcare provider Walgreens has launched a new premium skincare line.
e.l.f. Beauty to boost international presence
e.l.f. Beauty is gearing up to boost its international business, with expansion in Germany, the UK, Mexico, Australia and Nordic countries.
Bluemercury launches digital rebrand
Bluemercury has launched a digital rebrand and new brand partnerships to mark its 25th anniversary.
Sephora reopens flagship store in Singapore
Beauty retailer Sephora has reopened its flagship store at the ION Orchard shopping mall in Singapore. Sephora...
Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool make takeover bid
Nordstrom has received an offer from the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool to take the US-based department store operator private.
H&M Beauty to open first flagship stores
H&M is to open its first H&M Beauty flagship stores in Sweden this fall.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 190
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Douglas Group launches campaign for own brand collection
Douglas Group has launched its first campaign for its corporate brand Douglas Collection (Nocibé Collection in France).
Kohl’s net sales fall in Q2, Sephora shop-in-shops perform strongly
Kohl’s has reported net sales fell 4.2% year-over-year to $3.5bn in the second quarter of 2024.
Walmart launches premium beauty on its marketplace
Walmart is to launch a Premium Beauty category on its e-commerce platform Walmart Marketplace.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 189
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Macy’s net sales down 3.8% in Q2, lowers guidance
Macy’s has reported net sales fell 3.8% to $4.9bn in the second quarter of 2024.
Sephora to cut jobs in China
Beauty retailer Sephora (LVMH) is to cut jobs in China amid a slowdown in the country, according to Reuters.
Walmart said to have sold stake in JD.com
US-based retailer Walmart is said to have sold its stake in Chinese e-commerce player JD.com.
Trinny London to open first store
UK-based beauty brand Trinny London is to open its first store, located on King's Road in London, UK.
LUXASIA wins Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies Award for fourth time
LUXASIA wins Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies Award for fourth time
Douglas Q3 sales up 7.3%, raises full-year guidance
German beauty retailer Douglas Group reported a 7.3% increase in sales
Douglas names new CEO for Netherlands & Belgium
German beauty retailer Douglas said that Willem Duthler, CEO of the company’s business
HBC to cut jobs as it establishes Saks Global
Hudson's Bay Company is to cut jobs as it groups Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH alongside Neiman Marcus Group's banners in a new entity called Saks Global.
Lush opens fragrance concept store in London
Lush has opened what it calls a Perfume Library on Beak Street in Soho, London.
Boots launches Prada Beauty and Made by Mitchell
Boots has added two new brands to its assortment, Prada Beauty and Made by Mitchell.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 188
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Saudi Arabia Investment Fund offers to raise its stake in Selfridges
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has made an offer that would raise its stake in UK department store Selfridges to 50%, according to Bloomberg News.
Kao to open first flagship store for Kate brand in Tokyo
Kao Corporation is to open its first global flagship store for make-up brand Kate in Tokyo, Japan.