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As digital natives unaware of a life without swiping and interfaces, Generation Alpha views virtual and real experiences as interchangeable—putting pressure on marketers to ensure that virtual experiences are as cutting-edge yet genuine as possible.

Now is the Time to Market Beauty to Generation Alpha

This young, tech-savvy demographic wields brand influence and purchasing power that beauty brands need to tap into sooner rather than later.

From L to R: Laura Slatkin, Chris Collins, Linda G. Levy, Veronique Gabai-Pinsky and Nicole Eckels at the Dermstore’s Fragrance Shop Launch Event.

Dermstore Launches "The Fragrance Shop" Featuring Luxury Fragrances

Let's Talk About the Premiumization of Beauty

Bolden Available at Walmart

Bolden has now curated a collection of five products for Walmart customers including three of its top-selling products.

Blue Ingredients: how to develop cosmetics with these trendy ingredients?

Blue Ingredients: how to develop cosmetics with these trendy ingredients?

Discover the Blue Ingredients Trend Book by Seppic: an inspiring toolbox to develop cosmetic products with marine ingredients designed for marketing, creative and technical cosmetic product development teams of all companies.

Function of Beauty will also be entering the Canadian market at Shoppers Drug Mart in September 2022, distributed into 1,100 stores and online.

Function of Beauty Launches at Cult Beauty

This expansion represents the first time Cult Beauty is offering personalized treatments to its consumers.

Customers can take or upload a picture of themselves and answer a quick questionnaire about their skin type and concerns.

JCPenney Offering Revieve's AI Skin Care Adviser & AR Makeup Try-On

Revieve's Skin Diagnostics technology then analyzes more than 120 skin metrics to provide users with an in-depth analysis of their skin and offer JCPenney Beauty product recommendations and skin care education tailored to their needs.

London South East reports that Boots Marketplace products will be integrated with existing products on boots.com.

Report: Boots Marketplace Launching in Spring 2023

Boots Marketplace will allow brands to list their products on the retailer's dedicated platform in an effort to extend its offerings, according to London South East.

Gindi will join Beauty Accelerate to discuss what new and existing brands need to be thinking about in terms of establishing a solid retail strategy.

Expert Closeup: Sonny Gindi of Stour/Allure Store on Where Beauty Retail Goes Next

Gindi will join Beauty Accelerate to discuss what new and existing brands need to be thinking about in terms of establishing a solid retail strategy.

“Strong consumer demand and broad-based momentum across our business continued as our teams executed our plans with excellence,” said Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer.

Ulta Beauty Posts Strong Q2 and 6-month 2022 Results

The retailer upped its full-year forecast net sales from the $9.35-9.55 billion range to the $9.65-9.75 billion range.

Elizabeth Arden has retailed at Ulta.com for four years.

Elizabeth Arden Brings Ceramide Capsule Collection to Ulta Stores

Brick-and-mortar still matters for beauty brand discovery.

R.E.M. Beauty founder Ariana Grande has launched the fragrance-forward God is a Woman Body Line exclusively with Ulta Beauty.

Ariana Grande's God is a Woman Body Line Lands at Ulta Beauty

"For years Ulta Beauty guests have loved Ariana Grande fragrances, and we know they'll embrace the God Is A Woman body collection with the same passion and enthusiasm," said Penny Coy, vice president merchandising at Ulta Beauty.

Kohl’s projects that Sephora at Kohl’s will grow to achieve $2 billion in annual sales by 2025. Meanwhile, Target is adding hundreds of Ulta locations to its stores this year amid successful sales results in beauty.

Sephora at Kohl's & Ulta Beauty at Target: Beauty is a Bright Spot

Kohl’s projects that Sephora at Kohl’s will grow to achieve $2 billion in annual sales by 2025. Meanwhile, Target is adding hundreds of Ulta locations to its stores this year amid successful sales results in beauty.

Ipsy Glam Bag to Include Jazmine Beauty’s New Mascara

Jazmine Beauty will showcase its new Luxe Lash Volumizing Mascara in Ipsy’s monthly subscription service, helping to build brand awareness for the small beauty company.