The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 268
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Parfumdreams sells seven stores, closes four
parfumdreams has sold six of the 10 stores it put up for sale.
Bath & Body Works names Hilary Duff brand ambassador
Bath & Body Works has launched a new bodycare franchise called Fruit Fusion, with Hilary Duff as brand ambassador.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 267
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Zalando expands K-beauty assortment
Zalando is expanding its selection of Korean beauty products.
CK Hutchison prepares to sell Marionnaud
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has initiated a process for a potential sale of European perfumery chain
Next said to be readying to launch takeover bid for Harvey Nichols
Next is said to be readying to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols.
Olive Young unveils details of LA beauty festival
Olive Young has unveiled details of the Olive Young Festa LA 2026.
Sephora unveils new collective of French athletes
Sephora France has unveiled a new collective called the Beautiful Club featuring six French athletes.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 266
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Harvey Nichols said to be up for sale
The owner of Harvey Nichols is said to be planning an exit from the UK-based department store group.
Saks Global emerges from chapter 11 as Exemplar Luxury Group
Saks Global has completed its restructuring process and emerged from chapter 11 under new ownership and with a new name.
Ajmal Dubai to open new store in London
Ajmal Dubai is opening a new store in London.
Sephora to hold beauty festival in London
Sephora is to hold its beauty festival SEPHORiA in Central London for the first time this year.
Kiehl’s starts selling on Uber Eats
Kiehl’s has started selling its products on the Uber Eats marketplace.
AS Watson names Queennie Fung General Manager, Group Corporate Communications
Health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group has appointed Queennie Fung
L’Artisan Parfumeur opens pop-up for 50th anniversary
L’Artisan Parfumeur is opening two installations in Paris to mark its 50th anniversary.
AS Watson Group launches brand creation and scaling platform
AS Watson Group has launched AS Watson brand lab, a brand creation and scaling platform.
Sephora rolls out quiet hours initiative globally
Sephora is rolling out its Quiet Hours initiative globally.
Bath & Body Works to sell through 600 Ulta stores
Bath & Body Works has inked a partnership with US-based retailer Ulta Beauty to
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 265
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Sephora UK partners with wellness company Sanctum
Sephora UK has partnered with wellness company Sanctum.
Gen Alpha prefers in-store shopping, says Ulta
Generation Alpha is embracing technology while still valuing in-person experiences and trusted guidance.
Douglas lowers guidance, shifts investment to online
Douglas has lowered its guidance for the financial year 2025/26.
Mixsoon opens pop-up at Koreatown Plaza in LA
Mixsoon has opened a pop-up at Koreatown Plaza in Los Angeles.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 264
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Douglas launches AI beauty advisor
Douglas Group has launched an AI beauty advisor called ANNA.
Olive Young opens second US store in LA
Olive Young opened its second US store at Westfield Century City in Westside, Los Angeles.
Kohl’s appoints Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer
Kohl's has appointed Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer.
Sigma Healthcare ends pursuit of Boots
Sigma Healthcare has ended its pursuit of Boots.