​News last year that Shein and Authentic Brands Group were interested in buying Topshop seemed to be just a rumour. But now the speculation has resurfaced. So do ASOS's problem make a takeover more likely?

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. 

Beiersdorf raised its sales forecast for 2024 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong first-quarter sales of its flagship Nivea brand in all regions.

​Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.

Hairstyling and education brand Kenra Professional introduced on Monday a revamped range of Kenra Care shampoos and conditioners. 

Designed to evoke a spectrum of emotions, including joy, love, and calm, the six-piece collection is backed by neuroscience to prompt emotional responses.

​Valentino has opened the doors of a major new flagship on upscale Sloane Street in London, which it said continues the label’s “evolution towards a more intimate, design-led retail dimension”.

Sephora tapped Nike Inc.’s Asia e-commerce chief to lead its China operations, as the cosmetics retailer faces the challenge of turning around its ailing mainland business.

Lifestyle brand Vince Camuto has named emerging actress and model Ava Phillippe as the face of its new fragrance line.

​Amazon has announced a €700 million+ investment in robotics and AI-powered technologies across Europe, using its Innovation Lab to develop and test new tech, and it will soon open the lab to the public.

Estée Lauder announced on Thursday it has signed South Korean singer, songwriter and actress, IU, as its newest global brand ambassador. 

The heirs to France’s Clarins skincare fortune went up against industry giant L’Oreal in a battle for Aesop — and lost. Now the clan is on the hunt for new investments. 

The Honest Company's co-founder Jessica Alba has stepped down from her role as chief creative officer, to take on "new projects and passions."

Neutrogena is permanently closing its Los Angeles office as parent Kenvue Inc. consolidates operations to New Jersey.

Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.

​Beauty e-tail giant and e-commerce tech specialist THG had good news on Wednesday with its preliminary FY23 results containing some positive figures.