Haus Labs by Lady Gaga expands with Sephora across Europe
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga has expanded exclusively with retailer Sephora across Europe.
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Sephora launches ‘Clean at Sephora’ and ‘Planet Aware at Sephora’ programs
Sephora has launched its 'Clean at Sephora' and 'Planet Aware at Sephora' global programs.
Josef Schultheis named Chief Restructuring Officer of KaDeWe, Michael Peterseim to exit
Josef Schultheis has been named Chief Restructuring Officer of the KaDeWe Group and Michael Peterseim is to step down as acting CEO.
Superdrug to implement price freeze across make-up products
Superdrug is to implement a price freeze across 5,000 make-up products.
Estée Lauder Companies moves 15 beauty brands to Sanya Block C
The Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail has moved 15 beauty brands to CDFG’s new Global Beauty Plaza at its Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haitang Bay, Hainan.
Sephora to exit Korea
Sephora is to gradually close its operations in Korea after a statement announcing the news was posted to its social media accounts.
Kering denies considering a stake in Selfridges
Luxury goods giant Kering has denied a media report that it is considering a stake in UK-based department store Selfridges, according to Bloomberg.
Nordstrom family said to want to take retailer private
The founding family behind US-based department store operator Nordstrom wants to take the retailer private, according to Reuters.
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Coty opens beauty stores at Sanya Block C
Coty has opened new stores for several of its Prestige beauty brands in Block C at the CDFG Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex.
Ulta Beauty to expand to Mexico, sales up 10.2% in Q4
Ulta Beauty is to form a joint venture with brand distributor Grupo Axo to launch and operate Ulta Beauty in Mexico in 2025.
AS Watson names new CEO of Marionnaud Group
Retail company AS Watson Group has appointed Kulvinder Birring
Beauty consumers want discovery-led, and interactive experiences in-store
Shoppers prefer discovery-led, high-touch and interactive experiences in-store as they look for ways to cut through confusion in the beauty category and overcome choice paralysis.
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HMV owner considering rescue bid for The Body Shop
Canadian businessman Doug Putman is considering a rescue bid for The Body Shop, according to the Telegraph.
Douglas Group sets share price range for IPO
German beauty retailer Douglas Group has set the price range for its IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at €26.00 to €30.00 per share.
Target unveils new strategy as sales fall 4.4% in Q4
Target unveiled plans that involves opening new stores, expanding its own-brands and re-introducing its loyalty program.
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Arkhouse and Brigade up offer to acquire Macy’s
Investment companies Arkhouse Capital and Brigade Capital Management have upped their bid to acquire US-based department store Macy's to $6.8bn
Douglas Group plans IPO
German beauty retailer Douglas Group has confirmed that it is planning an IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Capturing consumers’ atttention at retail
How retailers can appeal and sell to consumers, despite an increasingly short attention span
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Macy’s unveils new strategy to reposition company
US-based department store Macy’s has unveiled a new strategy aimed at returning the company to growth.
Marionnaud adds skincare brands to French assortment
Beauty retailer Marionnaud has beefed up its skincare assortment in France
Next interested in acquiring parts of The Body Shop
UK-based fashion chain Next is said to be in talks to acquire parts of The Body Shop
Marionnaud to renovate stores
Beauty retailer Marionnaud is to renovate 50 of stores in France this year,
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The Body Shop to close half of its stores in UK
The Body Shop is close almost half of its 198 stores in the UK.
Target launches new low-price owned brand
US-based retail corporation Target has launched its new low-price owned brand called dealworthy.