Watsons Malaysia unveils branded Air Asia airplane
Watsons Malaysia has unveiled its first Watsons-branded airplane in collaboration with AirAsia to mark its 30th anniversary.
Saks owner buys Neiman Marcus for $2.65bn
The parent of Saks Fifth Avenue has finalized a deal to buy rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65bn.
SK-II opens new retail concept in Kuala Lumpur
SK-II has opened a new retail concept at the Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Boots CEO to exit as WBA abandons sale
The CEO of UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots, Sebastian James, is said to be leaving the company in November.
Sephora UK to launch new loyalty program
Sephora UK is to launch a new tiered points-based loyalty program called MySephora on July 2.
Estée Lauder opens new Skin Longevity Institute in Hainan
Estée Lauder (ELC) has launched its new Skin Longevity Institute retail concept at the Global Beauty Plaza in Haitang Bay, Hainan, China.
Coty partners with Sephora to sell Marc Jacobs fragrances in China
Coty has partnered with retailer Sephora to exclusively distribute and sell its Marc Jacobs fragrances in China.
Sisley opens first store for new brand Neuraé
Sisley has opened the first store for its skincare brand based on neuroscience NEUR|AÉ.
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Frasers Group inks partnership with THG
Retail company Frasers Group has inked a multi-year partnership with e-commerce retail company THG Group.
Chanel unveils perfume and beauty pop-up in Saint Tropez, France
Chanel has unveiled for the first time an ephemeral boutique dedicated to perfumes and beauty in Saint-Tropez, France.
The Ordinary opens pop-up in Paris, France
The Ordinary has opened its first pop-up shop in France from June 20-23, 2024, located in the Marais district of Paris.
The PCA Companies acquires Space NK’s US wholesale division
Space NK’s US wholesale business has been acquired by beauty and wellness distributor The PCA Companies.
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Central Group acquires remaining shares in KaDeWe Group
Thailand’s Central Group has acquired the assets it did not already own in German department store chain KaDeWe Group.
Kosé Corporation opens first stand-alone store in US
Kosé Corporation has opened its first stand-alone store in the US called Maison Kosé.
Boots to launch 25 new brands and revamp 30 beauty halls
Boots is to launch 25 new beauty brands to its existing offering of 500 brands.
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LUXASIA launches escentials in Vietnam
Luxasia has launched luxury niche beauty retailer escentials in its fourth market, Vietnam.
Bath & Body Works collaborates with Accenture
Bath & Body Works is collaborating with Accenture in a bid to modernize and simplify its core digital and technology platforms.
Watsons invests $250m in store upgrades and new openings
AS Watson Group’s health and beauty brand Watsons invested in opening and upgrading over 2,200 Offline plus Online stores in 2023.
Douglas Group testing AI beauty advisor chatbot
Douglas Group is testing an AI Beauty Advisor Chatbot.
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Jo Malone London opens new flagship store in Tokyo
Jo Malone London has opened its new Japanese flagship store in Tokyo's Harajuku district.
Sephora to open five stores at Tanger shopping centers
Outlet and open-air retail operator Tanger will open five Sephora stores at its shopping centers this year.
La Prairie launches in Vietnam
La Prairie has expanded to Vietnam with the opening of a counter at Takashimaya department store in Ho Chi Minh City.
Bath & Body Works opens first store in South Korea
Bath & Body Works has opened its first store in South Korea at the Shinsegae department store.
Walmart launches e-commerce marketplace
Walmart has launched an e-commerce marketplace called Walmart Realm.
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