Bluemercury Founders to step down
Macy’s has announced that the Founders of its beauty chain Bluemercury, Marla and Barry Beck are to step down. COO Barry Beck’s departure is set for September 20, while CEO Marla will remain at the company to oversee the transition period. Macy’s is currently on the...
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Lush will close to allow staff to join climate protests
Lush has announced that it will close 250 of its US and Canadian stores as well as its factories, headquarters and e-commerce site, in order to allow some 5,000 staff to join the Global Climate Strike, according to a report published by Allure. The store closures will...
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Henkel buys minority stake in refillable cleaning range Truman’s
Henkel has taken on the role of lead investor in a US$5 million seed round for eco-friendly home care start-up, Truman’s. The German FMCG manufacturer’s minority investment was made via its venture capital arm, Henkel Ventures. Truman’s is a direct-to-consumer...
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Walgreens Boots Alliance names Global Chief Information Officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced the appointment of Francesco Tinto as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President. Tinto joins Walgreens Boots Alliance from Kraft Heinz and, in his new role, is charged with overseeing the global...
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KKW Beauty to hit Ulta stores this fall
KKW Beauty is due to hit Ultra stores this fall as Kim Kardashian West expands past her own website for the first time. Users will be able to 'try before they buy', which has previously not been possible due to its web-only retail channel. No official release date has...
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Ulta revisits forecast after ‘solid’ Q2 performance
Ulta has announced its financial results for the second quarter of the financial year. Net sales were up 12 percent over the three months ended August 3, 2019 to US$1,488.2 million, while comparable sales rose 6.2 percent compared to the same period a year ago. “The...
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Lime Crime to boost presence in Ulta
Digitally native Lime Crime is set to boost its presence in Ulta stores, upgrading from 8 SKUs on a single shelf to its own 52 SKU-strong gondola. The three-foot, four-shelf gondolas will appear in 300 Ulta locations, and will also feature the brand’s new augmented...
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Lord & Taylor sold to Le Tote for US$75 million
The owner of the Lord & Taylor department store chain, Hudson’s Bay Company has found a buyer for the retailer, according to a report published by WWD. Fashion rental service Le Tote will purchase Lord & Taylor for US$75 million. The deal is expected to close...
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Walmart launches clean beauty line, Earth to Skin
Walmart has launched a new skin care line billed as a ‘luxurious, clean and simple brand’ that is to be sold at a budget price, according to a report published by Allure. Earth to Skin, as the new range has been named, is formulated without parabens, phthalates,...
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Ulta addresses racial profiling controversy
Ulta has addressed the ongoing racial profiling controversy abounding the internet, having released a statement to Today stating it stands for ‘equality, inclusivity and acceptance and strive to create a space that is welcoming to all.’ The U.S. retailer has come...
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