Market Watch: Europe – retail in France
There have been strong differences in the performance of France’s major beauty retailers, as well as flurry...October 24, 2021
Sephora implements AI tool to improve its demand forecasting
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has partnered with retail software company Relex Solutions to implement an AI-driven tool...October 22, 2021
Watsons launches K-Beauty Land in stores and online
Asian health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched a new section in-store and online in response to...October 21, 2021
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 62
Retail news and trends to watch out for Ulta’s tech boost. US-based retailer Ulta Beauty is boosting...October 19, 2021
Ulta unveils new digital initiatives
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty has unveiled a string of new initiatives, mainly centered on digital and tech....October 19, 2021
Selfridges’ owner in talks about potential sale, says reports
UK department-store group Selfridges’ owners are in talks with Qatar about a potential £4bn ($5.5bn) sale, according...October 18, 2021
Investor Jana Partners urges Macy’s to spin off online business
Investment manager Jana Partners has taken a stake in US department-store group Macy’s and is urging the...October 15, 2021
Walgreens Boots Alliance sales up 12.8% in fourth quarter
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (WBA) sales rose 12.8% to $34.3bn in the fourth quarter (the three months ended...October 14, 2021
Sephora China launches 240 new products
Sephora China launched 240 new products this week in collaboration with 51 brands. Some 160 products are...October 14, 2021
Bogart to acquire Slovakian fragrance chain Fann
French cosmetics and fragrance company Bogart is to acquire Slovakian fragrance chain Fann. Fann was founded in...October 12, 2021
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 61
Retail news and trends to watch out for Kohl’s Sephora success. The Sephora at Kohl’s shop-in-shop concept...October 12, 2021
L’Occitane Australia to open first Green Store
L’Occitane Australia is to open the first Green Store this week for the L’Occitane en Provence brand....October 12, 2021
Schwarzkopf opens first House of Schwarzkopf store and salon in Berlin
Henkel-owned Schwarzkopf opened its first House of Schwarzkopf store and salon in Berlin last week. The new...October 6, 2021
Watsons launches 1,600 sustainable products in stores and online
Asian health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched 1,600 sustainable products both in stores and online. The...October 6, 2021
Bogart rebrands retail network
French cosmetics and fragrance company Bogart Group is to rebrand its retail network under the April name....October 6, 2021
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 60
Retail news and trends to watch out for JCPenney Beauty. US-based department-store group JCPenney is to launch...October 5, 2021
Parfums Christian Dior opens pop-up in Paris for new fragrance
Parfums Christian Dior has opened a pop-up to promote the launch of its new fragrance Miss Dior...October 4, 2021
JCPenney to launch new beauty concept at 10 stores this month
US-based department-store group JCPenney is to launch its new beauty concept at 10 stores and on its...October 1, 2021
Social selling for beauty
How beauty brands are looking to exploit the social selling and peer-to-peer business model
October 1, 2021
How to offer a luxury experience online
What brands need to focus on to offer a more luxurious experience online
October 1, 2021
Next’s online business beauty sales up 184% in first half compared to 2019
UK-based retailer Next’s online business Label’s Branded Beauty sales rose 184% to £19m ($25.52m) in the first...September 30, 2021
Liberty launches beauty subscription service
British department store Liberty has launched a beauty subscription service. Called The Beauty Drop, it claims to...September 30, 2021
Watsons China ranks number one in YiMagazine’s Beauty Retailer category
Health and beauty retailer Watsons China (A.S. Watson Group) was ranked number one in the Beauty Retailer...September 28, 2021
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 59
Retail news and trends to watch out for 10.10. Research and advisory firm Coresight Research is aiming...September 28, 2021
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 58
Retail news and trends to watch out for JD Mall. Chinese e-commerce player JD.com is to open...September 21, 2021
Sephora opens new flagship store in Germany
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora (LVMH) has opened a new flagship store in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new flagship...September 20, 2021
Boots launches advertising agency
UK-based retailer Boots has launched an advertising agency. Called Boots Media Group (BMG), the agency offers the...September 20, 2021
The Ordinary launches at Sephora Europe stores
Canada-based Deciem Beauty is to launch its skincare brand The Ordinary in Sephora Europe’s stores. This month...September 16, 2021
JD.com to open JD Mall
Chinese e-commerce player JD.com is to open a new brick-and-mortar store concept later this month. Called the...September 16, 2021
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 57
Retail news and trends to watch out for Coming up short. Some 58% of retailers say they...September 14, 2021