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Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas for 21st edition

Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas for 21st edition

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. 
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Beiersdorf raises its sales forecast for 2024 after a good first quarter

Beiersdorf raises its sales forecast for 2024 after a good first quarter

Beiersdorf raised its sales forecast for 2024 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong first-quarter sales of its flagship Nivea brand in all regions.
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Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO

Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO

​Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
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Matalan adds raft of third-party brands, widens sizing offer

Matalan adds raft of third-party brands, widens sizing offer

Matalan has added 17 new third-party brands to its online offer. And the retailer has also announced that it has extended the range of sizes available across many ranges, “to improve size inclusivity”.
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King's Road adds another beauty name with Margaret Dabbs arrival

King's Road adds another beauty name with Margaret Dabbs arrival

Beauty and wellness brand Margaret Dabbs London has selected the King’s Road to open its newest clinic in the capital, marking its seventh there and 14th internationally.
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Kiko Milano unveils art installation in Covent Garden store

Kiko Milano unveils art installation in Covent Garden store

Make-up brand Kiko Milano has shown how an injection of creativity can drive footfall and sales higher. 
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Body Shop targets tax bill deal to funnel more cash to creditors

Body Shop targets tax bill deal to funnel more cash to creditors

The Body Shop putting together a plan to cut its tax bill once it’s profitable in order to provide more cash for its creditors, a report has claimed.
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Sephora turns to Nike e-commerce executive to overhaul China business

Sephora turns to Nike e-commerce executive to overhaul China business

Sephora tapped Nike Inc.’s Asia e-commerce chief to lead its China operations, as the cosmetics retailer faces the challenge of turning around its ailing mainland business.
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Estée Lauder signs South Korea's IU as new global brand ambassador

Estée Lauder signs South Korea's IU as new global brand ambassador

Estée Lauder announced on Thursday it has signed South Korean singer, songwriter and actress, IU, as its newest global brand ambassador. 
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Clarins skincare heir is looking for her next big acquisition

Clarins skincare heir is looking for her next big acquisition

The heirs to France’s Clarins skincare fortune went up against industry giant L’Oreal in a battle for Aesop — and lost. Now the clan is on the hunt for new investments. 
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Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO

Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO

Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.
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THG revenue growth returns in Q4 as beauty is strong

THG revenue growth returns in Q4 as beauty is strong

​Beauty e-tail giant and e-commerce tech specialist THG had good news on Wednesday with its preliminary FY23 results containing some positive figures.
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Estée Lauder investment arm NIV invests in Kiki

Estée Lauder investment arm NIV invests in Kiki

Community beauty firm Kiki announced on Tuesday its initial funding round investors, including A16z crypto and The Estée Lauder Companies' New Incubation Ventures.
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Ipsy teams up with Patrick Starrr for exclusive icon box

Ipsy teams up with Patrick Starrr for exclusive icon box

Beauty membership Ipsy announced on Tuesday that beauty creator and brand founder Patrick Starrr will curate the May Icon Box. 
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L'Occitane owner plans second try to take company private, sources say

L'Occitane owner plans second try to take company private, sources say

The chairman and controlling shareholder of skincare company L'Occitane International is planning again to take the company private, just a few months after he shelved a buyout attempt, two sources said on Tuesday.
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Sephora UK rollout to continue with two Newcastle stores

Sephora UK rollout to continue with two Newcastle stores

Premium beauty giant Sephora is ramping up its store opening activity in the UK market with its arrival in Newcastle this autumn.
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