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Rhode Takes Its Biggest Retail Step Yet, Putting e.l.f.’s Acquisition Strategy on Display
The European expansion matters beyond Rhode itself because e.l.f. is increasingly relying on a portfolio of brands and international markets rather than e.l.f. Cosmetics alone to drive growth.
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rhode Announces Official Launch Date for Its Retail Expansion in Europe with Sephora
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September 2026
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Ulta’s Next Growth Wave: Fragrance, Hair Care and Global Expansion
Hair Care
Climate-Adaptive Hair Care Brand The Potion Studio Announces Retail Expansion Into Ulta Beauty
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Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach
Skin Care
China's Proya Targets U.S. Prestige Beauty With Ulta Beauty Expansion
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Ulta Beauty Taps PacSun CEO Brieane Olson for Board
Olson brings more than 20 years of specialty retail experience spanning strategic planning, brand building, omnichannel commerce, merchandising and organizational leadership.
Fragrance/Home
LVMH Beauty Holds Firm as Sephora Outpaces Luxury Slowdown, Fueling Confidence for Second Half
Sephora continued to gain market share globally, reinforcing its position as one of LVMH's most reliable growth drivers.
Brick and Mortar
Sephora Shrinks the Store, Expands the Experience with New Boutique Format
Customers can shop "Only at Sephora" brands—including rhode, Haus Labs, Makeup by Mario, Merit Beauty, Tower 28 and Yepoda—alongside a dedicated "Hot on Social" merchandising table highlighting viral brands.
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Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach
Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.
Skin Care
Why K-Beauty's 53% Growth Is Forcing Beauty Brands to Rethink Innovation
Ingredients such as snail mucin, Centella asiatica and PDRN demonstrate how science-backed actives can quickly transition from regional specialties to global demand.
Brick and Mortar
Bluemercury Names Kering Beauté Veteran Alex Choueiri CEO as Prestige Beauty Growth Accelerates
The appointment comes as Bluemercury builds on strong momentum within Macy's Inc.'s portfolio.
Digital/E-commerce
Ulta Beauty Taps Domino's Tech Veteran Kelly Garcia as CTO to Accelerate AI Strategy
Ulta recently launched its Ulta AI shopping assistant and integrated with Google Gemini to enhance product discovery and personalization.
Digital/E-commerce
The TikTok Takeover: How an App Ate the Lunch of Beauty Retail’s Elite
Generating $1.58B in sales, TikTok Shop is a competitive threat forcing Amazon, Sephora, and Ulta to completely rewrite the rules of commerce.
Digital/E-commerce
The Hybrid Generation: Why Gen Alpha Refuses to Choose Between AI and Stores
The future is interdependent by design, where AI, social discovery and physical retail form a single decision loop.
Brick and Mortar
9 Drivers of Ulta’s Q1 Growth (and a Times Square Flagship Teaser)
Growth was broad-based across channels and categories, with gains driven by both higher spending per visit and increased shopper traffic.
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The Retail Insurance Rules Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore
"Rising insurance costs are changing how beauty brands operate in a pretty fundamental way."
Brick and Mortar
Sally Beauty Holdings Leans Into Digital Momentum as Q2 Sales, Margins and EPS Rise
The company said second-quarter results reflected “solid execution and the resilience of our operating model amid a dynamic macroeconomic environment."
