DFS Group launches Beauty Collective concept in Hong Kong
DFS Group has launched its “Beauty Collective” concept in Hong Kong.
Prada opens beauty counter at Samaritaine Paris
Prada has opened a new beauty counter at the department store Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS Group.
Target to launch over 1,000 new wellness products
US-based retailer Target is introducing over 1,000 new wellness-related products.
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Macy’s rejects Arkhouse Management bid
US-based retailer Macy’s has rejected a $5.8bn offer to
Macy’s to lay off 3.5% of workforce
US department store chain Macy's is to lay off 3.5% of its overall workforce, representing 2,350 jobs.
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Douglas sales up 8.3% in Q1
Douglas has reported net sales grew 8.3% to approximately €1.56bn in the first quarter.
Neiman Marcus CEO rejects takeover rumors as holiday sales fall
Neiman Marcus’ CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck has rejected rumors that the retailer is about to be bought.
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof files for bankruptcy
German department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof has filed for bankruptcy.
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Holiday season 2023 sees record-breaking online sales in US
Consumers spent $222.1bn online during the 2023 holiday season.
Boots sales up 9.8% in Q1
Boots reported sales grew 9.8% year-over-year in the first quarter.
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.