Rituals Cosmetics opens first store in Haitang Bay, Hainan
Rituals Cosmetics has opened its first store in Haitang Bay with China Duty Free Group.
US holiday retail sales up 3.1%
US retail sales (excluding automotive) grew 3.1% year-over-year this holiday season.
Ulta Beauty revamps customer loyalty program
Ulta Beauty has revamped its customer loyalty program.
Douglas sales up 9.1% in Q4
Douglas reported a 9.1% increase in sales to
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Beauty by channel in 2023
Brick-and-mortar The year 2022 saw a rebalancing between shopping in brick-and-mortar and online, and this trend...
Ulta Beauty launches AI lash extension service
Ulta Beauty is launching a commercial pilot of beauty tech venture LUUM Precision Lash in its San Jose store.
Sephora to open third store in the UK
Sephora is to open its third store in the UK at the Trafford Centre in Manchester.
Monoprix launches new beauty concept with L’Oréal
Monoprix is pilot testing a new concept developed with L’Oréal Produits Grand Public France called “La Beauté.”
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MyOrigines launches data and retail media business
MyOrigines has launched a data and retail media business called Impact.
Boots opens new beauty store
Boots has opened its new concept ‘Boots Beauty’ store at the Battersea Power Station in London.
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Sephora Malaysia launches 3D interactive showcase
Sephora Malaysia is launching a campaign called 'Unwrap Their Beautiful.'
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.