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.
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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.
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New fragrance library and workshop opens in Florence
An olfactory library and workshop called Profumoir has opened in Florence, Italy.
Sephora US premiers docuseries on Hulu
Sephora US has premiered a docuseries called Faces of Music.
Galeries Lafayette to close Marseille stores
Galeries Lafayette is to close its stores in the city of Marseille.
Saks Fifth Avenue to launch in India with Reliance Retail
Saks Fifth Avenue is to launch into India.
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Sephora names Catherine Spindler President of Europe and the Middle East
Sephora has named Catherine Spindler President of Sephora Europe and the Middle East.
SpaceNK to open new store in Kent, UK
SpaceNK is to open a new store located in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent in April 2025.
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Macy’s warns of underperformance in Q4, updates outlook
Macy’s comparable sales were roughly flat in its fiscal fourth quarter-to-date.
Kohl’s to close 27 stores and e-commerce fulfillment center
Kohl’s is to close 27 underperforming stores as well as its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) in California.
Nordstrom holiday sales up 4.9%, updates outlook
Nordstrom has reported that net sales rose 4.9% and comparable sales rose 5.8% for the nine-week holiday period.
Boots beauty sales up 11% in Q1
Boots reported beauty sales increased 11% year-over-year for the first quarter.
Macy’s to close 66 stores
Macy's is to close 66 Macy’s nameplate store locations.