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From Target’s revamped beauty space to Michaels’ new experiential store format, retailers have been busy this year refreshing their physical footprints.
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Essential Parfums CEO Géraldine Archambault on its UK store debut
Fragrance enthusiasts will be pleased to know that French perfumery Essential Parfums is making its UK debut in October.
Armani begins talks with LVMH, L’Oréal, and EssilorLuxottica regarding a minority stake
Within a few weeks, Armani will begin talks with LVMH, L’Oréal, and EssilorLuxottica regarding the sale of an initial 15% minority stake. That stake may be divided equally among…
e.l.f Cosmetics unveils second original music album
e.l.f Cosmetics has unveiled its second original music compilation album as part of its commitment to ’empowering the next generation’ of musicians. Titled ‘Mirror Mix’, the album…
Sephora opens largest Belgian store in Liège
Sephora, the French beauty giant, is opening its largest store in Belgium today. Located in the heart of Médiacité in Liège, this new 400-square-meter store marks a key milestone…
The Perfume Shop to recruit 800 temporary staff for Christmas
Vacancies have already opened in selected locations, with hundreds more set to go live throughout September and early October
Donatella Versace teams up with Revolve to launch new fashion and beauty brand
Donatella Versace is returning to creative leadership with a new fashion and beauty venture alongside online fashion giant Revolve Group, with its first products set to launch in…
J.C. Penney loses share, launches marketplace as sales continue to slide
Total Q2 net sales fell more than 8%, but bright spots included activewear and, of all things, beauty.
Nuxe appoints Christine Delfaut-Sara as new CEO
The French cosmetics brand Nuxe has appointed Christine Delfaut-Sara, who has been a member of the management team since 2019, as its new CEO. She will take office on October 1…
Gruppo VéGé And DMO Team Up To Create Italian Drugstore Hub
As of January 2027, Italian personal-care and beauty retail chain Caddy’s will officially join Italian cooperative Gruppo VéGé.
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[In the picture] Beauty brand Cent Pur Cent aims to build awareness with a flagship store in Antwerp
The skincare brand Cent Pur Cent opened a flagship store in Antwerp on Saturday, September 19. This is only the brand’s second store—the first being in Hasselt—and its products…
Hunter expands into men’s grooming with exclusive Boots launch
British heritage brand Hunter is expanding beyond footwear with the launch of its first men’s grooming collection.