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Marc Jacobs Makeup Line Launches at Sephora

Born from a synergistic collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Sephora, the expansive Marc Jacobs Beauty collection contains an assortment of 16 innovative complexion and color cosmetics, and four chic and luxurious makeup brushes.

Pairing Eco Responsibility and the Wow Factor

Euromonitor senior analyst Virginia Lee talks about a discussion that happened at HBA on retailer and consumer expectations versus being environmentally friendly.

Sephora Buys Interactive Digital Company Scentsa

The acquisition, which builds on a nearly five-year, exclusive partnership between Sephora and Scentsa, includes Scentsa’s custom software and intellectual property rights, making the technology platform proprietary to Sephora.

Target to Acquire the DermStore Beauty Group

The acquisition positions Target to expand its share of the rapidly evolving online beauty market.

Revlon Going Back to Its Roots to Seek Success, Says Kline

Revlon's acquisition of The Colomer Group seems to signal that the beauty giant is ready to rebuild in a big way, according to Kline & Company.

Merz to Purchase Neocutis

The acquisition of Neocutis strengthens Merz’s market position in the field of aesthetics and reflects the company’s strategy to establish itself as a global leader in medical and aesthetic dermatology.

Revlon to Acquire The Colomer Group

Revlon is set to purchase the professional salon-focued Colomer Group for an all-cash transaction of $660 million.

Discovery Retail: Euromonitor Checks Up on Beauty Subscription Boxes

At a panel at HBA Global Expo, the popularity of beauty box subscription services was discussed, and Euromonitor analyst Virginia Lee recorded likes, dislikes and opportunities for this retailing and sampling option for brands.

Sally Beauty Net Sales Up 2.8% for Quarter

The growth for the quarter for Sally Beauty was primarily attributed to new stores for the company.

Focus on Fun in Beauty

The NPD Group's Karen Grant shows how it isn't only functional beauty products that are driving new growth in the prestige beauty segment.

Sephora Revamps Its Loyalty Program

Sephora is also launching a new version of its Sephora to Go app.

Hudson's Bay to Acquire Saks for $2.9 Billion

This transaction will bring together three of the retail industry’s most iconic brands—Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue.

LVMH Posts 6% Growth for First Half 2013 Revenue

The luxury goods company continued to experience good momentum in the U.S. and Asia, and continues to grow in Europe in a more difficult economic environment.

SPF a Big Factor in Makeup, Skin Care Products

Higher SPFs in makeup and skin care products are becoming more the norm, according to The NPD Group, and this sun protection-infused market has grown to $1.1 billion in U.S. prestige department stores from June 2013 to May 2013.

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Pretty Partners: CEW and Birchbox Team Up

Winners from CEW's 2013 Beauty Insiders' Choice Awards are being promoted in special limited edition Birchbox boxes.

Sephora Names New Artistry Ambassador

International makeup artist Aaron de Mey comes onboard in a partnership with the specialty beauty retailer.

Shiseido Establishes India Subsidiary, Targets Middle Income Consumers

Shiseido’s initial entry into the Indian segment will target the upper masstige bracket with the skin care and makeup brand Za.

Prestige Facial Skin Care Experiences Boom in U.K.

A new report from Mintel finds the market for facial skin care in the U.K. has increased an impressive 20% in the last five years alone. And valued at £1,1 billion in 2012, the market is set to reach a beautiful £1,2 billion in 2017.