THE WHAT? Kuwait-based Korean beauty retailer Korea Town has announced plans to expand across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with a target of 50 branches by the end of 2027. THE DETAILS The ...

THE WHAT? The Beauty Health Company, parent of Hydrafacial, has appointed Pedro Malha as President and Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Marla Beck, who has stepped down and will remain in an ...

Taekwang Industrial has been named the preferred bidder to acquire a controlling 63 percent stake in Aekyung Industrial for approximately 400 billion won (US$286 million), marking its first major move ...

As the beauty industry continues to chase Gen Z, has it forgotten the powerhouse that is the millennial consumer? Once the dominant voice in beauty culture—driving YouTube reviews, nostalgic ...

Coty has announced a strategic review of its Consumer Beauty division while more closely integrating its Prestige and Mass Fragrance businesses to strengthen growth and profitability.

Dollar Shave Club CEO Doug Bodner says the brand is returning to its irreverent roots following Unilever’s 2023 divestment to Nexus Capital Management.

Stripe has partnered with OpenAI to power Instant Checkout in ChatGPT, allowing users to purchase products directly within the chat interface.

THE WHAT? Google has updated AI Mode, its AI-powered search tool, to deliver image-based results alongside text. THE DETAILS Launched in May in the U.S., AI Mode now supports visual queries for ...

PZ Cussons has announced that Chief Financial Officer Sarah Pollard will be leaving the company and stepping down from the ...

Sephora US has been appointed the first official beauty retailer of the Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular.

Claire’s UK business has been partially rescued after administrators confirmed the sale of 156 stores and around 1,000 jobs.

THE WHAT? Fenty Skin is entering Ulta Beauty in the U.S. with an exclusive body care collection launching in October.