Sephora announces fourth store in Belgium
The French cosmetics chain Sephora is continuing its expansion in Belgium. Following openings at the Docks Bruxsel and City2 shopping centers in Brussels, Westland Shopping is now…
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ANALYSIS As Beauty Pie eyes stores, are subscription brands moving offline?
In July, subscription-based beauty retailer Beauty Pie announced that it was replatforming to Shopify to prepare for international expansion - including potential physical stores…
Dollar Shave Club acquires body care brand Truly Beauty
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both brands will retain their distinct identities as Truly Beauty markets to a different customer base.
Ulta leans into exclusivity amid Target Beauty Studio competition
The specialty retailer reported strong Q2 sales and raised its full-year guidance, though makeup comps were nearly flat compared to last year.
Alimentation Couche-Tard launches takeover bid for Polish convenience store chain Żabka
As previously announced, Alimentation Couche-Tard is launching a voluntary tender offer for all shares of the Polish supermarket chain Żabka. It is the largest acquisition ever…
Coty Sees Weak Quarterly Profit, Withholds Annual Forecasts In 'Transition Year'
Coty has forecast current-quarter earnings below expectations and withheld its annual outlook, calling fiscal 2027 a 'transition year'.
Estée Lauder Forecasts Strong Annual Profit On Resilient Fragrance Demand
Estée Lauder forecasts profit above Wall Street estimates as premium fragrance demand and China growth support its turnaround.
Douglas hints at store closures following loss-making quarter
The Douglas perfume chain is feeling the reluctance of European consumers more and more acutely. In the third quarter, revenue fell slightly, but operating profit took a much…
Douglas Core Profit Lags Market Expectations As Beauty Shoppers Seek Deals
Germany's Douglas missed third-quarter core earnings expectations, citing high price sensitivity among consumers in its key European markets.
French beauty chain Aroma-Zone to be acquired by Swiss investor
The Swiss investment fund Partners Group announced Thursday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the French natural beauty and wellness brand Aroma-Zone from…
Elf Beauty lifts outlook as cut-price cosmetics fuel sales surge
Elf Beauty has raised its annual forecasts, after demand for affordable cosmetics and the expansion of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand drove a 36 per cent jump in quarterly sales. The…
Procter & Gamble acquires dietary supplement manufacturer
Procter & Gamble, the American multinational primarily active in personal care and household products, is paying billions to acquire Thorne, a manufacturer of dietary supplements.