Macy’s net sales down 4.3% in Q4, sees profit
Macy’s net sales fell 4.3% to $7.8bn in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Target unveils plan to add $15bn in sales by 2030
Target has unveiled a plan to add more than $15bn in sales by 2030.
Sycamore Partners said to be close to acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance
Sycamore Partners is said to be close to acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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Kilian Paris to open second flagship store in Paris
Kilian Paris is to open its second flagship store in Paris, France, located in the Marais district, on March 13.
CJ Olive Young launches multilingual personal shopper service
CJ Olive Young is launching a multilingual personal shopper service for international customers.
Ulta Beauty to launch beauty event
Ulta Beauty is to launch a beauty event called Ulta Beauty World in San Antonio, Texas, this spring.
SpaceNK to open three new stores
UK-based beauty retailer SpaceNK is to open three new stores and expand an existing store.
Saks Global to lay off 5% of corporate staff in US
Saks Global is to lay off approximately 5% of its corporate employees in the US.
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Kao opens first Sensai store in Indonesia
Kao Corporation has opened the first store for its cosmetics brand Sensai in Indonesia.
The potential of retail festivals beyond stores
More retailers are launching beauty festivals beyond their stores, and the events are proving a hit among today’s cosmetics enthusiasts
The state of US retail
More beauty distribution options have meant increased competition for retail players in the US, while online players thrive
Dolce&Gabbana opens beauty store in London’s Covent Garden
Dolce&Gabbana has opened its first combined beauty and accessories store at Covent Garden in London, the UK.
Ulta Beauty connects DTC brands to its in-store inventory
Ulta Beauty has partnered with Lucky to enable beauty brands to connect their DTC websites and marketing with Ulta's in-store inventory.
Laura Mercier launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
Laura Mercier has launched on the Amazon Premium Beauty store in the US.
Marionnaud launches new loyalty program
Marionnaud has launched a new loyalty program called Club Privé.
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Amazon opens beauty-parapharmacy store in Milan
Amazon has opened its first physical retail store in Italy called Amazon Parafarmacia & Beauty, located in Milan.
Douglas sales up 5.8% in Q1
Douglas’ sales rose by 5.8% to €1.65bn in the first quarter of the financial year 2024/25.
CJ Olive Young expands to US
CJ Olive Young has expanded to the US.
Sephora UK to open second store in Manchester
Sephora UK is to open its second northern location in the Manchester Arndale shopping center.
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New beauty & fragrance brands hitting France’s Printemps
Printemps has launched a number of new brands to its beauty department.
Douglas appoints Nina Pütz SVP/CEO of parfumdreams & Niche Beauty
Douglas has appointed Nina Pütz Senior Vice President / CEO of parfumdreams & Niche Beauty.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 207
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Ulta Beauty to launch in Middle East
Ulta Beauty has entered a franchise partnership with Alshaya Group to open Ulta stores in the Middle East.
The Ordinary launches on Amazon in US
Estée Lauder Companies has launched its skincare brand The Ordinary on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
LVMH buys La Samaritaine from its DFS subsidiary
LVMH has acquired its Paris-based department store La Samaritaine from its subsidiary DFS.
Sephora premiers first film at Sundance Film Festival
Sephora has premiered its first film called Beauty & Belonging.