Sephora to adopt safeguards for marketing skincare to children
Sephora has adopted new safeguards for marketing anti-aging skincare products to children.
Dr.G expands assortment on Amazon US
Dr.G has expanded its assortment on Amazon in the US.
Ulta Beauty to launch AI shopping features
Ulta Beauty and Google are to launch two new features powered by Gemini.
Sycamore Partners said to be considering IPO for Boots
The owners of Boots are said to be considering a possible listing on the London stock market.
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Superdrug expands Korean beauty range
Superdrug has expanded its Korean beauty range to 400 stores, as well as online.
Aveda reopens flagship store in Singapore with new concept
Aveda has reopened its flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Center, Ngee Ann City in Singapore, with a revamped store concept.
Boots launches new line for own skincare brand No7
Boots has launched a new line for its own skincare brand No7, called Prime Forever.
Charlotte Tilbury opens first flagship store in India
Charlotte Tilbury has opened its first flagship store in India.
Marc-Antoine Barrois launches anti social media campaign to promote new store
Marc-Antoine Barrois is to open a store in New York.
Tirtir opens pop-up for new skincare line
TIRTIR held a pop-up called 2026 TIRTIR Matcha House in SoHo, New York City.
Rejuran Cosmetics marks Sephora US launch with pop-up
REJURAN Cosmetics held a pop-up in Los Angeles to mark its launch at Sephora US.
Lip Lab introduces express custom lip gloss service
Lip Lab is introducing Gloss To Go, a new express service that enables consumers to create a custom lip gloss in 10 minutes.
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Printemps to cut 229 jobs and close Rennes store
Printemps is to cut 229 jobs and close its store in Rennes.
Yves Rocher to open first pop-up in Paris
Yves Rocher is to open its first pop-up in Paris called Hydra Station.
L’Occitane en Provence marks 50th anniversary with retail experiences
L'Occitane en Provence marked its 50th anniversary globally on April 1, launching a year of retail experiences.
Ulta Beauty appoints new Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
Ulta Beauty has promoted Kristin Wolf to the new role of Chief Strategy & Growth Officer.
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Italian Competition Authority investigates Sephora & Benefit Cosmetics
The Italian Competition Authority has launched two investigations into Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics for alleged unfair commercial practices.
Violet Grey to launch in UK
Violet Grey is to launch in the UK in April.
Sephora launches app in ChatGPT
Sephora has launched its app in ChatGPT.
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Nocibé targets top spot in holistic beauty
French perfumery retailer Nocibé (owned by Germain retail company Douglas) is aiming to become the number one destination
Sally Beauty launches on TikTok Shop
Sally Beauty has launched on TikTok Shop.
Ulta Beauty to expand Korean beauty offer on marketplace
Ulta Beauty is to expand its K-Beauty World retail concept by launching 17 new Korean beauty brands on its marketplace.
Sephora to open two stores in Scotland
Sephora is to open two stores in Scotland this summer.
Macy’s net sales down 2.4% in 2025
US-based retailer Macy’s net sales, inclusive of store closures, fell 2.4% in fiscal year 2025 to $21.8bn.... The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 253
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JD.com launches online retail business in Europe
JD.com has launched a new online retail business in Europe called Joybuy.