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Rouje embarks on season of strategic openings
Following the launch of its first store in London last spring, Jeanne Damas’ brand opened three stores in New York, Paris, and Bordeaux this summer. Additionally, the company has restructured its marketing department.
Fashion

Hair care brand Divi triples U.S. retail footprint with new Ulta Beauty deal
U.S. hair care brand Divi announced a new deal to expand its retail footprint in the U.S. by three-fold, which will see the brand available at Ulta Beauty stores nationwide.
Beauty

L'Oréal invests in Chinese biotechnology company Shinehigh Innovation
L'Oréal strengthens its foothold in China by acquiring a minority stake in Shinehigh Innovation, a Chinese biotechnology company.
Beauty

Warpaint London has strong first half globally, starts trial with Asda
Beauty specialist Warpaint London’s results for the first half of the year showed buoyant growth in both sales and profits with more to come in H2.
Beauty

Elliott among The Body Shop suitors as October sale looms
A host of bidders are ready to buy The Body Shop after Brazilian beauty giant Natura signalled this summer it’s ready to sell the ethical international beauty retailer.
Beauty

Bumble and Bumble names first global artistic ambassador
Professional hair care and styling brand Bumble and Bumble announced on Friday the appointment of editorial hairstylist Evanie Frausto as the brand's first global artistic ambassador.
Beauty

Garnier appoints Marc Baland as president
Garnier, the flagship brand of L’Oréal’s consumer products division, has appointed Marc Baland as international president, succeeding Adrien Koskas.
Beauty

Walgreens CEO Brewer abruptly steps down after less than three years in role
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down, the U.S. pharmacy chain operator said on Friday, less than three years after the former Starbucks executive took the top job.
Beauty

News analysis: Revolution Beauty's new CEO and annual results
Revolution Beauty had big news on Thursday with a new CEO and other directors, plus its full-year results. But what does it all mean for the company that has gone through a bruising period since last year?
Beauty

After Aesop, Natura mulls sale of The Body Shop
Brazilian beauty giant Natura has revealed that it’s considering a sale of The Body Shop ethical beauty business.
Beauty

Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief
Major Asian distributor Bluebell Group has announced the appointment of Sharmila Murat and Emmanuel de Place, as group chief commercial officer, and president and CEO of Bluebell Korea, respectively.
Fashion

Harrods rebounds in latest year as pandemic becomes more distant memory
Luxury department store Harrods has released its results for the year to the end of January 2023 with the figures highlighting its bounce-back post-pandemic.
Luxury

Estée Lauder is falling behind rivals, even on its home turf
A too-little, too-late approach helps explain why Lauder execs have cut their annual outlook in the last three quarters. It's grappling with sluggish sales in Asia, supply-chain missteps and product miscues.
Beauty

Harvey Nichols chief quits, will leave later this year
Manju Malhotra, CEO of Harvey Nichols, has quit the role she’s held for just over three years with Pearson Poon, son of the retailer’s majority owner Sir Dickson Poon, to become vice-chairman until a new CEO is found.
Luxury

Farfetch 'to exit beauty business'
Rumours that Farfetch will exit its beauty business appear to be correct with reports that it will be shut down as soon as 31 August.
Beauty

CVC plans IPO of German cosmetics retailer Douglas - sources
CVC Capital Partners is exploring a potential stock market listing of German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty