CK Hutchison said to be exploring listing AS Watson Group
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is exploring listing its health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group.
Bath & Body Works aims to cut $250m in costs, lowers 2025 guidance
Bath & Body Works aims to reach $250m in cost savings over two years.
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Ulta Beauty launches AI-powered robotic manicures by 10Beauty
Ulta Beauty has launched a full-service, AI-powered robotic manicure machine by robotics company 10Beauty.
Interview with Douglas Group CEO Sander van der Laan
Sander van der Laan, CEO of Europe’s biggest beauty retailer, the Douglas Group tells BW Confidential how he sees the state of the market in the region, and gives his views on
Walmart appoints John Furner CEO
US-based retailer Walmart has appointed John Furner as President and CEO.
Ulta opens first store in Middle East
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty is to open its first store in the Middle East tomorrow
Galeries Lafayette ends partnership with BHV owner over Shein stores
Galeries Lafayette and SGM Group are to terminate affiliation agreements for seven department stores in France.
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Gap Inc unveils beauty collection for Old Navy
Gap Inc has unveiled Old Navy Beauty Co., a new collection of skincare, bodycare and haircare products.
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Boots opens new fragrance-only store
Boots opened its new fragrance-only concept store today at Broadgate Central in London.
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Amorepacific to launch first multi-brand pop-up
Amorepacific is to launch its first multi-brand pop-up called Seoul in the City, in partnership with Sephora.
Ulta Beauty appoints Christopher DelOrefice CFO
Ulta Beauty has appointed Christopher DelOrefice Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Ulta Beauty launches marketplace
Ulta Beauty has launched its beauty and wellness marketplace.
Watsons expands distribution of JCprogram in Asia
Watsons has expanded the distribution of Japanese clinical skincare brand JCprogram across Asia.
Beauty brands leave BHV over retailer’s partnership with Shein
More brands continue to pull out of France-based department store BHV, after it was revealed that Chinese fast-fashion company Shein would open its first brick-and-mortar outpost with the retailer.
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Naturium launches first pop-up
Naturium has launched its first pop-up called The Consistency Club on Tour.
Solférino Paris opens first store in French capital
Solférino Paris (Interparfums) has opened its first store on Rue Saint-Honoré in the French capital.
Aroma-Zone to expand to the UK
Aroma-Zone is to expand to the UK this fall.
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Saks Global considering selling a stake in Bergdorf Goodman
Saks Global is considering selling a minority stake in Bergdorf Goodman to help reduce debt.
Sephora launches digital storefronts for creators
Sephora has launched My Sephora Storefront, an affiliate platform that enables US-based creators to build shoppable digital storefronts.
Nocibé names Pierre-Henri Vaisselet Director of Development for France
Nocibé has named Pierre-Henri Vaisselet Director of Development for France.
Gap Inc appoints General Manager & Executive Director of Beauty
Gap Inc has appointed Deb Redmond General Manager of Beauty and John Demsey Executive Director of Beauty.
Cos Bar acquired by Mitchell Family Office
Cos Bar has been acquired by private investment firm Mitchell Family Office.
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