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.
Sephora becomes official partner of the F1 Academy
Sephora has become the official partner and the official beauty retail partner of the F1 Academy.
Ulta Beauty to launch on TikTok Shop
US-based Ulta Beauty is to launch its TikTok Shop next week
Ulta Beauty’s sales up 9.7% in 2025
Ulta Beauty’s net sales in 2025 grew 9.7% to $12.4bn.
Caron opens new store in Paris
Caron has opened a new store on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.
L Catterton creates Brazilian beauty retail player
Private-equity firm L Catterton has combined Brazilian retailers Bel Cosméticos and Mundo do Cabeleireiro to create what... The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 252
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Saks Global to close an additional 15 stores
Saks Global is to close an additional 12 Saks Fifth Avenue and 3 Neiman Marcus locations.
Olive Young names CEO of US subsidiary
CJ Olive Young has named Gaeun Kwon CEO of Olive Young USA
Boots to open second beauty-only store
Boots will open its second beauty-only store in Bristol this spring.
Target to launch new retail concept for beauty
Target is to introduce a new retail concept called Target Beauty Studio.
Middle East conflict hits tourism and retail industries
The conflict in the Middle East is causing widespread disruption across the tourism and retail industries.
Nykaa launches fragrance-only retail format
Indian beauty retailer Nykaa has launched a fragrance-only retail format called Nykaa Perfumery.
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Lookfantastic opens second brick-and-mortar store
Lookfantastic has opened its second brick-and-mortar store in the UK, located in Bristol.
Sephora to introduce new store format in the UK
Sephora is to introduce a new store format in London, with its first location opening on Carnaby Street in Soho this summer.
