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Boots Shows Growth in 2011/2012 Financial Report

The UK-based pharmacy chain and beauty brand owner's health and beauty division saw revenue increase year-on-year by 0.6% to £7,671 million.

Nordstrom Tops Luxury Shopping Rankings

A survey from the Luxury Institute reports that U.S. shoppers earning at least $150,000 annually show preference to Nordstrom over other department store and luxury shopping options.

Preliminary Results Show Strong Growth Quarter for Ulta

The company expects to report its Q1 2012 total net sales of $474 million, representing a 22.8% increase over Q1 2011.

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.

Hispanic Purchasing Power Maintains Despite Rocky Economy

In a post from Kline Blogs, the market research company discusses the strength of Hispanic purchasing power, as well as their tendency to continue buying and being loyal to the same beauty brands despite economic shifts, and the increase in attention from brands and retailers.

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.

The Fragrance Foundation Relaunches Online Learning Program

The reboot of "Basic Selling Skills for Fragrance" targets part-time sales associates and those new to selling fragrance.

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.

Beauty Sales Post Greatest Growth in Volume Terms in Five Years

Dynamism in toothpaste, hair care and perfume segments help volume growth; performance of direct sellers slips.

NPD Group Report Sees Incredible Prestige Beauty Gains, Immense Fragrance Growth

The market research company found the prestige beauty market generated $9.5 billion in 2011, an 11% increase over 2010—the largest increase The NPD Group has seen in the 15 years it has tracked this market.

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.

Jill Scalamandre, chairwoman, CEW, and CMO, Chrysallis, with guest, Chuck Rubin, president and CEO, Ulta Beauty.

CEW Newsmaker Forum Presented Ulta’s Chuck Rubin

“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.

Salon Industry Numbers Help Boost Beauty Growth

Total revenues for the salon industry grew 4.2% in 2011, helping grow sales for beauty's hair, skin care and nail care segments.

NPD Sees 11% Uptick in U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales in 2011

Skin care and fragrance sold in U.S. department stores both posted double-digit dollar growths of 14% and 11% respectively, while makeup grew a healthy 9%, compared to 2010.

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%.

Ulta Adds New Board Member

Cathy Halligan, Powerreviews Inc. senior vice president, takes over from Herve Defforey.