Debenhams launches app
UK department-store retailer Debenhams has launched an iPhone app called Beauty Club. It features advice, incentives and...May 3, 2011
Walmart buys tech company Kosmix
In a move to strengthen its social media and e-commerce strategy, US mass retailer Walmart has acquired...May 3, 2011
Dior’s new maison at Selfridges
Dior’s Maison de Parfums at Selfridges puts the accent on service and education LVMH-owned Parfums Christian...May 3, 2011
O Boticario’s new Nativa SPA stores
The Brazilian brand has opened new standalone stores for its Nativa SPA brand Brazilian franchising brand...April 19, 2011
Euromonitor’s Jon Wright on retailing
UK-based market research company Euromonitor Intl head of retailing research Jon Wright on: How beauty...April 19, 2011
Sears moves into beauty
US-based department store chain Sears Roebuck is expanding in beauty with the opening of cosmetics...April 19, 2011
Urban Spa:ce, South Korea
Korean retailer Urban Spa:ce’s edited mix of beauty brands comes with an in-store spa service Korean...April 6, 2011
Developments in beauty retailing
US-based market-research firm Kline & Co senior associate and author of the Kline Beauty Retailing 2010 USA...April 5, 2011
Marionnaud launches new loyalty program
AS Watson-owned perfumery chain Marionnaud has launched a new loyalty program targeting its best customers. The program,...April 5, 2011
Walgreens buys Drugstore.com
In a bid to reinforce its e-commerce business, USbased drugstore chain Walgreens is to acquire online health...April 5, 2011
Travel retail in the Americas
The regional split that took place after the 2008 downturn is still evident, even though growth is...March 23, 2011
Pharmaca, US
US retailer Pharmaca grows its beauty mix US retailer Pharmaca grows its beauty mix Colorado-based Pharmaca bills...March 8, 2011
Verdict’s Natalia Grabov
UK-based market research company Verdict (Datamonitor) analyst Natalia Grabov gives her views on the development of beauty...March 8, 2011
Chanel pulls out of selected Marionnaud stores
Chanel has pulled out of around 20 Marionnaud stores in France, claiming the stores do not meet...March 8, 2011
Sephora appoints new ceo
LVMH-owned Sephora has appointed former P&G executive Christopher De Lapuente to the role of global president and...March 8, 2011
Superdrug adds fish spa
UK-based chain Superdrug (AS Watson) has added a new beauty service to its in-store treatments in the...March 8, 2011
Boots to create for Carrefour
UK group Alliance Boots’ contract manufacturing arm BCM has teamed up with Carrefour to create private-label beauty...March 8, 2011
Clinique looks to ipads at the pos
Clinique launched an iPad Skin Diagnostic Tool at select US department store counters this month....March 8, 2011
Nordstrom acquires HauteLook
US-based department store Nordstrom is to acquire online flash sale site HauteLook for $270m in a bid...February 23, 2011
The Body Shop looks to Sephora
L’Oréal-owned brand The Body Shop has entered Sephora stores in the US with a collection of body...February 23, 2011
Nars, New York
Nars opens its first flagship store 17 years after the brand was founded Shiseido-owned make-up brand...February 23, 2011
Brand Keys’ Amy Shea
US-based market research company Brand Keys evp & director of brand development Amy Shea gives her views...February 23, 2011
Dufry expands in Guadeloupe
Switzerland-based travel retailer Dufry has signed a concession agreement to operate all airside retail space at Guadeloupe...February 9, 2011
Tesco trials beauty services
UK mass retailer Tesco is trialling a new in-store beauty salon service. The concept, which rolled out...February 9, 2011
Marionnaud France reports 2010 growth
French perfumery chain Marionnaud said it saw an increase in sales in France in 2010 and is...February 9, 2011
Skins 6|2, Las Vegas
Holland-based beauty retail Skins Cosmetics opens its first overseas store Husband and wife team Michiel and Marie...February 8, 2011
Unity Marketing’s Pamela Danziger
US-based Unity Marketing founder Pamela Danziger gives her views on the development of beauty retailing How...February 8, 2011
Mix Beauty, France
A new French store aims to bring retail and services under one roof, all while serving specific...January 25, 2011
The retail view: Market Force’s Cheryl Flink
US-based consultancy Market Force Information senior vice president of customer knowledge Cheryl Flink gives her views on...January 25, 2011
Store visit: Parfums Jovoy, France
Parfums Jovoy’s boutique takes a new approach to selling classic niche fragrance Parfums Jovoy’s revamped boutique aims...January 11, 2011