Administrators hope to seal The Body Shop deal ‘by the end of the month’
FRP Advisory, the firm that has been appointed to handle the insolvency of The Body Shop’s UK retail business, has set a deadline for indicative bids for the ethical cosmetics chain. The administrators are said to be keen to close the deal before the end of this month.
Kose opens doors of first US standalone store
Kose Corporation has announced the launch of its first standalone store in the US, Maison Kose. The store will open at The Shops at Santa Anita in Los Angeles and will merge shopping and entertainment, education, community engagement and tech.
Mugler cuts ribbon on Shanghai pop-up boutique
Mugler has opened the doors to its first bricks and mortar retail offer in China. The fashion and fragrance brand opened a pop-up boutique in Shanghai – the store will be resident in the city’s Reel shopping center for 12 months.
Watsons invests US$250 million in store upgrades
Watsons has embarked on a program of store refits. The AS Watson-owned chain is investing some US$250 million to upgrade and open some 3,800 stores by the end of the year across 15 markets worldwide.
Kylie Cosmetics debuts at Ulta Beauty at Target
Kylie Cosmetics has made its debut at Ulta Beauty at Target with a curated collection of Jenner’s best-selling lip products. The expansion is a key milestone for the Coty-owned brand’s important and strategic partnerships with both retailers.
Matiere Premiere closes second funding round; Kering among investors
Matiere Premiere has closed a second funding round, with Kering Beaute named among the investors. The niche French fragrance brand did not disclose financial terms of the deal but Kering is said to have taken a minority stake in the company.
Rhode builds beauty on the go portfolio with Pocket Blush
Fresh from the success of its Lip Case – a silicone, bubble phone case-cum-lip-treatment-carrier, Rhode has expanded its beauty-on-the-go offer; opening the waitlist for the hotly anticipated Pocket Blush.
L’Oreal Paris names Temi Otedola inaugural African Digital Ambassador
L’Oreal Paris has created a brand new ambassador role – African Digital Ambassador – and Temi Otedola will be the first person to take on the title. The Nigerian actor and heiress announced the news on Instagram.
Peggy Gou joins Maybelline New York as Global Ambassador
Maybelline New York has announced Peggy Gou as its newest global ambassador. The DJ will front upcoming product and brand campaigns, starting with the L’Oreal-owned brand’s SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick.
Too Faced follows Clinique to launch on Amazon Premium Beauty Store
Too Faced has become the second brand in the Estee Lauder Companies portfolio to launch on Amazon’s US Premium Beauty Store. To raise awareness of its debut on the e-commerce behemoth, Too Faced has named lifestyle content creator Darcy McQueeny as its official Ambassador for its Amazon storefront.
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