KKV opens new store in Bangkok
Retail company KK Group’s flagship brand KKV has opened a new store at Fashion Island Shopping Mall...
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Jadwa Investment acquires majority stake in Saudi beauty retailer Makhazen Alenaya
Jadwa Investment has acquired a majority stake in Saudi beauty retailer Makhazen Alenaya.
Printemps to open Korean beauty pop-up in Paris
Printemps is to open a Korean beauty pop-up at its Boulevard Haussmann women’s store in Paris throughout July and August.
Harvey Nichols names Lucy McPhail Beauty Buying & Merchandising Director
Harvey Nichols has named Lucy McPhail Beauty Buying & Merchandising Director.
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Debenhams to open more beauty stores
Debenhams is slated to open three to five physical beauty stores, called Beauty Showrooms, over the coming years.
Matiere Premiere opens first flagship store in Paris
Matiere Premiere has opened its first flagship store in Paris.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 224
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 223
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Sephora inks data-sharing agreement with NielsenIQ
Sephora has partnered with consumer intelligence company NielsenIQ.
Amouage opens new flagship store in Shanghai
Amouage has opened a new flagship store in Shanghai, China.
Sephora at Kohl’s sales up 6% in Q1
US-based retailer Kohl’s net sales fell 4.1% year-over-year to $3bn in the first quarter. Comparable sales fell...
Ulta Beauty reports better-than-expected Q1 sales
Ulta Beauty has reported net sales rose 4.5% to $2.8bn in the first quarter.
Sephora partners with Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs for World Pride month
Sephora has partnered with Haus Labs by Lady Gaga and the Born This Way Foundation for World Pride Month
Macy’s sales down 5.1% in Q1
Macy’s net sales dropped 5.1% in the first quarter to $4.6bn.
The Perfume Shop reveals new retail concept
The Perfume Shop is opening two stores under a new ‘Boutique’ retail concept.
Hudson’s Bay to lay off 8,300 employees
Hudson’s Bay plans to lay off 8,347 employees on June 1.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 222
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Walmart said to be planning to cut 1,500 jobs
Walmart is said to be planning to cut around 1,500 jobs.
Boots introduces dermatology training for pharmacists and AI skin tool
Boots has introduced dermatology training on common skin conditions for its pharmacists and pharmacy team members.
Revolution Beauty considering a sale after takeover approach
Revolution Beauty said yesterday that it was considering a sale after it received a preliminary takeover approach.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 221
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Bath & Body Works names Daniel Heaf CEO
Bath & Body Works has named Daniel Heaf CEO.
Nordstrom completes acquisition
The acquisition of Nordstrom has been completed.
How Amazon’s prestige beauty business is evolving
An analysis of how big Amazon has become in beauty and its ambitions for premium cosmetics
Retail trends in China
Physical stores in China have lost footfall, while in the online world, Tmall continues to lose ground to social selling platforms.
Origins launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
Estée Lauder Companies has launched skincare brand Origins on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
Douglas sales fall 2% in Q2
Douglas' group sales in the second quarter of the financial year 2024/25 fell 2% to €939m.
Saks to launch Amazon storefronts in more markets, to cut brands
Saks Global is to launch storefronts on Amazon for Japan, China, the UK and Middle East.