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Clinique launches in the U.S. Amazon premium beauty store

Clinique launches in the U.S. Amazon premium beauty store

Dermatologist-backed skincare and makeup brand Clinique announced on Wednesday its debut on the U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store.
Beauty
Revolution Beauty update shows good progress

Revolution Beauty update shows good progress

​Revolution Beauty upgraded its guidance on Wednesday with the beauty group that has faced some major challenges in the past couple of years saying it has continued to deliver a strong operational performance.
Beauty
Allies of Skin raises $20 million for US expansion

Allies of Skin raises $20 million for US expansion

Singapore-based skincare brand Allies of Skin has secured a $20 million investment from Meaningful Partners.
Beauty
Haus Labs By Lady Gaga expands across Europe at Sephora

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga expands across Europe at Sephora

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga announced on Tuesday its European expansion with Sephora across 12 new countries.
Beauty
Lucibel develops two new light-driven beauty devices

Lucibel develops two new light-driven beauty devices

Lucibel, the French LED technology company specializing in advanced regenerative skin products, has developed two new path-breaking devices, which they predict will revolutionize skin appearance.
Luxury
Brand Architekts still loss-making but upbeat for future

Brand Architekts still loss-making but upbeat for future

​Beauty specialist Brand Architekts Group has released its results for the six months to 31 December and said revenue fell from £10.6 million to £8.6 million with gross profit down to £3.4 million from £4.1 million. 
Beauty
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty opens a pop-up for the launch of its YSL Loveshine collection

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty opens a pop-up for the launch of its YSL Loveshine collection

On March 26 and 27, to celebrate the launch of its new YSL Loveshine lipstick collection, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty will be opening a pop-up in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. 
Beauty
Germany's Douglas shares trading below price guidance at IPO

Germany's Douglas shares trading below price guidance at IPO

German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas shares fell 4.7% at its IPO debut on Thursday at the Frankfurt stock exchange, with an opening price of 25.
Beauty
Sephora to exit South Korea market

Sephora to exit South Korea market

French cosmetics giant Sephora has announced plans to exit the South Korean market following a challenging battle for market share against local competition.
Beauty
Florence by Mills launches in India with Nykaa

Florence by Mills launches in India with Nykaa

Florence by Mills has launched in the Indian market exclusively with multi-brand beauty giant Nykaa and has gone live on its shopping app, on its e-commerce store, and in select brick-and-mortar outlets.
Beauty
The Body Shop files for suspension of payments in France

The Body Shop files for suspension of payments in France

On Tuesday March 19, British cosmetics brand The Body Shop filed for suspension of payments in France. Some 60 shops and 260 employees are affected by this procedure.
Beauty
Harvey Nichols cuts jobs but performance improves

Harvey Nichols cuts jobs but performance improves

Harvey Nichols is the latest retailer to announce job cuts in a further sign that the bleak UK retail sector is hurting luxury as much as other price points.
Fashion
UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

​The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole. 
Fashion
Cohere Beauty names new SVP, business development

Cohere Beauty names new SVP, business development

Cohere Beauty announced on Thursday the appointment of Tara Chacho to the role of senior vice president, business development.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty's annual profit forecast misses estimates as costs climb

Ulta Beauty's annual profit forecast misses estimates as costs climb

Ulta Beauty on Thursday forecast full-year profit below Wall Street estimates after elevated supply chain costs and increased promotions hurt margins, sending its shares down 4.5% in extended trading.
Beauty
John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
Fashion