Tallink expands retail space for new Megastar vessel
Baltic ferry and short-cruise operator Tallink has introduced a two-floor store for the first time on its...January 27, 2017
Dufry and DFASS win concession in El Dorado, Colombia
The joint venture between Dufry and DFASS has won the duty-free stores concession for El Dorado International...January 26, 2017
Birchbox to open Paris store
US-based subscription beauty box service Birchbox is to open its second brick-and mortar standalone store, located in...January 21, 2017
Arcade Beauty takes stake in French start-up Adelpi
Sampling solutions company Arcade Beauty has acquired a stake in French start-up Adelpi, a specialist in interactive...January 18, 2017
A visit to Urban Decay’s first French store
Credit: Cedric Odet Urban Decay’s first French store highlights technology and digital try-on L’Oréal-owned Urban Decay...January 16, 2017
Natura opens first store in New York
Brazilian brand Natura embarked on a soft opening of its first store in New York City in...January 16, 2017
Major counterfeit operation uncovered in France
France’s customs authorities have uncovered an illegal laboratory manufacturing counterfeit cosmetics. The laboratory situated in the Seine-et-Marne...January 16, 2017
Macy’s to cut 10,000 jobs
US-based retailer Macy’s will cut more than 10,000 jobs due to store closures and a management restructuring...January 16, 2017
Walgreens Boots Alliance net profit falls 5% in first quarter 2017
US-based Walgreens Boots Alliance posted a 5% decline in net profit to $1.05bn in the first quarter...January 16, 2017
Hudson’s Bay lowers outlook due to drop in holiday sales
North American department-store operator Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has lowered its 2016 fiscal outlook due to lower-than-expected...January 16, 2017
Coty to acquire 60% of Younique
US-based Coty is to acquire 60% of peer-to-peer beauty e-commerce website Younique for around $600m in cash....January 16, 2017
Amorepacific partners with Alshaya to expand in Middle East
Korea’s Amorepacific Group has partnered with Kuwait-based distribution company Alshaya Group to launch its brands in the...January 16, 2017
Walgreens to sell 865 Rite Aid stores to Fred’s Pharmacy
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid have agreed to sell 865 Rite Aid stores in the US...December 20, 2016
Sisley to open first Maison Sisley concept in Paris
French brand Sisley is to open its first Maison Sisley concept in February 2017. Located in...December 20, 2016
Natura acquires 100% of Aesop
Brazilian company Natura has acquired 100% of Australian beauty firm Emeis Holdings, which operates under the brand...December 20, 2016
Online club Beauty Pie to offer beauty products at factory prices
A new company called Beauty Pie is out to bring consumers beauty products sourced from the same...December 16, 2016
Fraport and Heinemann set up joint venture
German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann has set up a joint venture with Fraport, the owner and operator...December 14, 2016
Ulta Beauty to open Manhattan store
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open its first store in Manhattan, New York City. The store,...December 14, 2016
L’Occitane opens New York flagship with digital focus
French company L’Occitane en Provence opened a new flagship store in Manhattan, New York, featuring a strong...December 13, 2016
A visit to Space NK’s new London flagship store
Space NK has opened a London flagship store designed to test new innovative product launches UK-based...December 13, 2016
Sephora France’s new skincare brands for spring 2017
Sephora France is to introduce a string of new brands next spring. They include: Skinfood. This...December 9, 2016
Travel-retail distributor MSX expands business to beauty
UK-based travel retail distributor and specialist Macintyre Scott Xtra (MSX) has expanded into luxury goods, including cosmetics...December 8, 2016
Millennials account for 60% of Birchbox subscribers
Beauty subscription service and online retailer Birchbox now has over 200,000 monthly subscribers in France. The company...December 8, 2016
Douglas closes Turkey stores
German perfumery chain Douglas has exited Turkey, closing its 11 stores in the country at the end...December 7, 2016
Ghd opens pop-up, looks to expand in France
Professional hair styling tools brand ghd, which was recently acquired by Coty, has opened a 170m2 (1,830ft2)...December 7, 2016
Hudson’s Bay Company posts loss of $94m in third quarter 2016
North American department-store operator Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) posted a net loss of CAD$125m (US$94m) in the...December 6, 2016
Marionnaud recycling initiative attracts 120,000 consumers in France
Since launching its recycling program in April, French perfumery chain Marionnaud says that 120,000 consumers have dropped...December 6, 2016
Printemps to launch 100 Bon
French department store Printemps is to introduce new fragrance brand 100 Bon exclusively at its stores in...December 6, 2016
Groupe Bogart acquires German perfumery chain HC Parfümerie
French company Groupe Bogart has acquired German perfumery chain HC Parfümerie, marking its entry into Germany. The...December 5, 2016
Glossier raises $24m in series-B funding
US-based digital beauty brand Glossier has raised $24m in funds to open permanent retail locations, launch two...December 2, 2016