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Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?

The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.

Why Are There So Many Aesop Stores?

The Australian label has a location on seemingly every trendy street corner in major cities from New York to London to Tokyo, part of a global strategy to become the world’s neighbourhood apothecary.


Can China’s Biggest Beauty Company Win Over the World?

Proya Cosmetics, the largest beauty company in China, is looking beyond its own borders as Asian buyers bring more M&A options to global brands.

Can China’s Biggest Beauty Company Win Over the World?

Proya Cosmetics, the largest beauty company in China, is looking beyond its own borders as Asian buyers bring more M&A options to global brands.


Revlon’s Turnaround Plan Starts With Its Oldest Brand

Two years after emerging from bankruptcy, one of America’s first beauty conglomerates, Revlon, is looking to the future starting, with the past. Beginning with Elizabeth Arden, the company hopes to regain its former shine.

Revlon’s Turnaround Plan Starts With Its Oldest Brand

Two years after emerging from bankruptcy, one of America’s first beauty conglomerates, Revlon, is looking to the future starting, with the past. Beginning with Elizabeth Arden, the company hopes to regain its former shine.


Ulta Beauty CEO Details Mexico Store Locations, Brands

The retailer announced that it will open locations in Guadalajara, León, Tijuana and Monterrey with over 300 brands. 35 of those names, including Half Magic, Snif and a host of K-beauty brands, will be new to the market.

Ulta Beauty CEO Details Mexico Store Locations, Brands

The retailer announced that it will open locations in Guadalajara, León, Tijuana and Monterrey with over 300 brands. 35 of those names, including Half Magic, Snif and a host of K-beauty brands, will be new to the market.


At the US Open, Beauty Wants to Play With the Pros

Marketing to players has become big business as the athletes themselves become bigger tastemakers, prompting salons and brands to offer their services to the cream of the crop.

At the US Open, Beauty Wants to Play With the Pros

Marketing to players has become big business as the athletes themselves become bigger tastemakers, prompting salons and brands to offer their services to the cream of the crop.


Trendy Sunscreen Gets Burned by Regulators

With multiple voluntary product recalls and testing inconsistencies, hip sunscreen startups are in the social media spotlight as they navigate an unprecedented level of SPF scepticism.

Trendy Sunscreen Gets Burned by Regulators

With multiple voluntary product recalls and testing inconsistencies, hip sunscreen startups are in the social media spotlight as they navigate an unprecedented level of SPF scepticism.


The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour

Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.

The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour

Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.


A Star Was Born. Can It Happen Again?

Starface co-founder Julie Schott knew her latest product — and, hopefully, the brand’s next hero — was a hit when she heard they were getting shoplifted from drugstores.

A Star Was Born. Can It Happen Again?

Starface co-founder Julie Schott knew her latest product — and, hopefully, the brand’s next hero — was a hit when she heard they were getting shoplifted from drugstores.


Why Ulta Beauty and Target Broke Up

The largest beauty retailer in the US announced it will not renew its shop-in-shop partnership with Target. While initially popular, poor execution, changing shopping habits and overlap between the two stores’ locations and customers brought the collaboration to a halt, experts said.

Why Ulta Beauty and Target Broke Up

The largest beauty retailer in the US announced it will not renew its shop-in-shop partnership with Target. While initially popular, poor execution, changing shopping habits and overlap between the two stores’ locations and customers brought the collaboration to a halt, experts said.


Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships

As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.

Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships

As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.


Gen-Z and the Terrifying Rise of Extreme Tanning

Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.

Gen-Z and the Terrifying Rise of Extreme Tanning

Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.


Oneskin Announces $20 Million Investment From Prelude Growth Partners

The premium skincare brand will use the funds to further product development and support a slate of new hires.

Oneskin Announces $20 Million Investment From Prelude Growth Partners

The premium skincare brand will use the funds to further product development and support a slate of new hires.