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Matiere Premiere opens first flagship store in the UK
Matiere Premiere has opened its first flagship store in the UK, located at Covent Garden in London.
Bath & Body Works launches on Amazon US
Bath & Body Works has launched a storefront on Amazon's US platform.
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Selfridges unveils revamped fragrance hall
UK-based department store Selfridges has unveiled a revamped fragrance hall at its Oxford Street store in London....
Asos to open beauty pop-up in London
ASOS is to open a pop-up in Bloomsbury, London for its beauty category.
Douglas Q1 profitability impacted by promotions and lower spending
Douglas saw total sales rise 1.7% in the first quarter of the financial year 2025/26 to €1.67bn.
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Olive Young to distribute its private-label brands in Europe
Olive Young has partnered Gabona to distribute three of Olive Young’s private brands in Europe.
Walmart’s market value goes beyond $1 trillion
Walmart saw a surge in its stock on Tuesday, lifting the company’s market value above $1 trillion for the first time.
LUXASIA highlights in-store services & retailtainment with new beauty boutiques
LUXASIA opened a string of beauty stores and pop-ups in 2025 for brands including Hermès, Puig, Byredo and Amouage.
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Douglas Chief Commercial Officer to leave company
Douglas' Chief Commercial Officer Philipp Andrée is to leave the company.
Rituals Cosmetics’ revenue up 16% in 2025
Rituals Cosmetics’ net revenue increased 16% year-on-year in 2025 to €2.43bn.
Lancôme names Christy Turlington Burns global ambassador
Lancôme has named American model Christy Turlington Burns its new global ambassador.
Saks Global to close off-price stores
Saks Global is to close most of its off-price Saks Off 5th and its five Last Call stores to focus on luxury retail and full-price selling.
Target expands beauty assortment
Target is to launch its largest spring beauty assortment.
Nocibé unveils rebrand
France-based beauty retailer Nocibé (Douglas) has unveiled a rebrand.
The Boots Group CEO Ornella Barra to retire
Ornella Barra is to retire from her role as CEO of health and beauty retailer and pharmaceutical wholesaler The Boots Group.
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Beauty Bay said to be looking for investors, sale
Beauty Bay is said to have appointed advisory firm Interpath to undertake a review of the company to raise new funding, which may include a sale.
Saks Global to liquidate Saks Off 5th’s digital operations
Saks Global has had its request to liquidate Saks Off 5th’s digital operations approved by the US Bankruptcy Court.
Amouage opens first temporary store in Seoul
Amouage has opened its first temporary store in Seoul, South Korea.
Boots launches new wellness zones in stores
Boots has launched new Wellness Zones initially in six of its stores as well as new training for staff on health and wellness.
Ulta Beauty to open first UAE store
Ulta Beauty is to open its first store in the United Arab Emirates at Mall of the Emirates on January 29.
Ulta Beauty to open new wellness shop-in-shops
Ulta Beauty is to launch its first shop-in-shops for its rebranded wellness concept, Wellness by Ulta Beauty.
e.l.f. Cosmetics and H&M collaborate on fragrance collection
e.l.f. Cosmetics and H&M have collaborated on a new eau de parfum collection.
Sa Sa International’s turnover up 12.5% in Q3
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa International turnover rose 12.5% to HK$1.15bn ($1.47bn) for the third quarter (from... Sephora partners with CJ Olive Young
Sephora has teamed up with CJ Olive Young to bring a K-beauty offer from the Korean retailer to Sephora stores globally.
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