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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Christian Dior Parfums to open sweet-shop themed pop-up
Christian Dior Parfums is to open a pop-up called The Dior Addict Sweet Shop for the launch of the new Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil and fragrances.
Douglas sales up 1.7% in Q1
Douglas recorded sales of €1.67bn in the first quarter of the financial year 2025/26.
SkinSpirit opens fourth location with Nordstrom
Aesthetic services provider SkinSpirit is to open its fourth treatment space with Nordstrom.
AS Watson marks 185th anniversary, to open 1,000 stores this year
AS Watson is marking its 185th anniversary.
Ajmal Perfumes to open flagship stores in London, Shanghai and New York
Ajmal Perfumes is to open flagship stores in London, Shanghai and New York next year.
Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Saks Global filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court yesterday.
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Space NK claims record growth of 26%
Space NK says it saw record growth of +26% year-over-year in the November 2025 - December 2026 period.
Saks Global’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy said to be imminent
Saks Global is said to be preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Nocibé appoints Lucie Lacauve Director of Product and Purchasing
Nocibé has appointed Lucie Lacauve Director of Product and Purchasing.
Target to expand wellness assortment by 30% in 2026
Target is to expand its wellness assortment by 30% in 2026.
Saks Global said to be looking to $1bn loan as it prepares for bankruptcy
US-based retailer Saks Global Enterprises is said to be in talks to secure a loan of $1bn
Saks Global replaces CEO
CEO of US-based luxury retailer Saks Global, Marc Metrick, has left the company, and has been...