Neiman Marcus turns down takeover bid by Saks Fifth Avenue
Neiman Marcus has rejected its competitor Saks Fifth Avenue’s most recent takeover offer.
Cyber Monday sees record-breaking online sales
Consumers in the US spent a total of $12.4bn online on Cyber Monday, up 9.6% year-over-year.
Macy’s appoints Sharon Otterman as Chief Marketing Officer
Macy’s has appointed Sharon Otterman Chief Marketing Officer.
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Marionnaud to launch retail media business
French perfume chain Marionnaud is to launch a retail media business
Alibaba cancels 12.12 shopping festival for Taobao and Tmall
Alibaba Group has cancelled 12.12 for Taobao and Tmall.
Black Friday online sales reach $9.8bn, up 7.5%
Consumers spent $9.8bn online on Black Friday.
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Alibaba said to have bought minority interest in Vietnamese beauty chain Hasaki
Alibaba Group is said to have bought a minority interest in Vietnam-based health and beauty chain Hasaki
Macy’s sales and profits fall in Q3
US-based retailer Macy’s reported a 7% decline in net sales to $4.8bn in the third quarter....
Douglas names new CEO for Nocibé chain
German retail group Douglas Group has named Nicolas Debray CEO of its
Avon to launch brick-and-mortar stores in the UK
Direct-seller Avon is to move into brick-and-mortar retail in the UK
Natura &Co to sell The Body Shop to Aurelius
Brazil’s Natura &Co is to sell The Body Shop to
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Central Group takes full control of Selfridges
Thailand’s Central Group, co-owner of retailer Selfridges, is to take full control of the UK-based department store....
Burberry to open beauty boutique in Selfridges
Burberry is to open its first beauty boutique in retailer Selfridges, London on December 4.
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Douglas launches Christmas campaign
German retailer Douglas has launched its campaign for the Christmas quarter.
Ulta Beauty expands The Wellness Shop
Ulta Beauty has expanded The Wellness Shop to more than 1,330 stores across the US.
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New online marketplace for niche fragrance launches
Scentissime claims to be first multi-vendor marketplace dedicated to niche perfumery in Europe.
Sephora to re-open renovated flagship store in Paris
Sephora is to reopen its flagship store on Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris on October 27, following several months of renovation.
Ulta Beauty partners with SOS to launch vending machines in-store
SOS has partnered with Ulta Beauty, launching smart vending machines in-stores.
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Sephora gears up for opening of second UK store
Beauty retailer Sephora is opening its second UK store in Westfield Stratford in November.
Brunello Cucinelli launches first fragrances at Saks
Saks has marked its 25-year partnership with Italian fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli with the launch of its first fragrances.
Boots launches new premium and professional haircare category
Boots has expanded its beauty offering with the creation of a new premium and professional haircare category.
How loyalty programs are evolving
BW confidential analyzes how retailer loyalty programs have evolved
Views on how to better sell beauty
BW Confidential asks five industry executives how retailers could
Analyzing assortment shifts in beauty
An analysis of how retailers are changing their beauty assortments