Sephora Americas Names General Manager of Sephora inside J.C. Penney

Artemis Patrick has taken on the position.

Consumer Confidence in Personal Finances Up, Though Consumers are Still Cautious

Symphony IRI reports that thought consumers are more confident in their personal finances as compared to recent previous quarters, they are nervous and consequently cautious about their financial futurel

Prestige Beauty Grows 21% in China in 2011

An increased interest in skin care products are the primary driver for this growth in China's beauty market, followed closely by prestige makeup.

LVMH Sales Up 25% in Q1 2012

Fast growth in the U.S. and Asia helped bolster company sales to €6.6 billion for the quarter, and LVMH-owned Sephora is making plans for stores in Brazil and Scandinavia.

Ulta Continues Impressive Fiscal Record, 22% Sales Increase for 2011

The beauty retailer saw Q4 2011 sales increase 23% over Q4 2010, and is looking to open 100 new locations in 2012.

Study From Total Beauty Media Group Shows Strength of Luxury

The study also shows many women often buy luxury beauty products on discount websites and that sampling is the number one factor in influencing a purchase, followed by peer product reviews.

CEW Newsmaker Forum Presented Ulta’s Chuck Rubin

By: Nancy Jeffries

“I think the greatest opportunity is to create a community for the customer by enhancing the brand, bringing it to life and making the customer feel welcome,” Ulta’s Chuck Rubin told CEW members.

LVMH Reaches 16% Revenue Jump in 2011

The company realized growth in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, with its perfumes and cosmetics division increasing revenue 9% over 2010 and its selective retailing division's revenue up 19%.