The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 201
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Macy’s net sales down 2.4% in Q3, Bluemercury up 3.2%
US-based retailer Macy’s net sales fell 2.4% to $4.74bn in the third quarter of 2024.
Alibaba forms new e-commerce business group
Alibaba Group has formed a new business group called the Alibaba E-Commerce Business Group
DFS Group to close Fondaco dei Tedeschi Venice store
DFS Group is to close its commercial activities at the Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice, Italy.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 200
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Marionnaud restructures management
Beauty retailer Marionnaud has reorganized its management, which will see the departure of Gabriele Betti,
Chanel opens Maison de Beauté in Paris
Chanel opened its first Maison de Beauté in Paris, France last week.
Low expectations for 11.11
This year’s 11.11 shopping festival in China was expected to be subdued again
Watsons opens 8,000th store in Asia
Health and beauty retailer Watsons has opened its 8,000th store in Asia
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 198
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 197
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
John Lewis unveils new expanded beauty hall at Oxford Street store
UK-based department-store group John Lewis has revealed the latest phase of its multi-million pound store make-over plans.
Ulta Beauty partners with Rokt to expand retail media network
Ulta Beauty has partnered with e-commerce company Rokt to expand Ulta’s retail media network before the 2024 holiday season.
Rituals Cosmetics opens flagship store in Japan
Rituals Cosmetics has partnered with Bluebell Group to launch in Japan.
Boots expands wellbeing offer
Boots is continuing to expand its offering by launching wellness brand NEOM Wellbeing.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 196
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Superdrug partners with Gemma Collins
Superdrug has partnered with reality TV celebrity Gemma Collins.
Sa Sa International’s turnover down 11% in Q2
Sa Sa International has reported its turnover dropped 11% year-over-year to HK$975.9m in the second quarter.
Sephora to open eighth store in the UK
Sephora is continuing its expansion in the UK by opening its eighth store in Liverpool at the shopping, residential and leisure complex Liverpool ONE.
Snapchat to launch high-street experience in London
Snapchat is to launch a new high-street experience called Snap Street this weekend in East London.
Ulta Beauty unveils plan to boost growth and market share
Ulta Beauty has outlined its priorities to drive growth and new long-term financial targets.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 195
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Fenwick opens revamped beauty hall in Newcastle, UK
UK-based department store Fenwick has opened its revamped beauty hall in Newcastle.
The state of retail in Saudi Arabia
The beauty market in Saudi Arabia needs more retailers if it is to realize its potential
Special Report Beauty Now & in the Future: Top retailer guide
BW Confidential highlights seven of the top beauty retail players globally, with a focus on how they are performing, their opportunities,
Special Report Beauty Now & in the Future: The store of the future
BW Confidential looks to the future to determine how beauty stores will evolve in terms of assortment, services, technology and
Special Report Beauty Now & in the Future: Views on how retail will evolve
Three retail experts give their views on the opportunities and challenges they see in selling beauty today and how they think
Retail inspirations from outside beauty
A spotlight on 10 original concepts, initiatives and strategies from retailers outside beauty and how they could inspire cosmetics
Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global partner to launch new joint venture
Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global are partnering to launch a new joint venture, Authentic Luxury Group.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 194
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