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Knox Lane acquires majority stake in Elevation Labs
San Francisco-based investment firm Knox Lane announced on Thursday a majority stake investment in premium beauty products formulator and manufacturer Elevation Labs.
Beauty
Tomorrow's beauty will be physical, digital and virtual, says Camille Kroely of the L'Oréal Group
L'Oréal was present at in the sixth edition of the Paris VivaTech show with a 325-square-meter booth showcasing the new immersive beauty experiences developed by its main brands.
Beauty
Kohl's ends sale talks with Franchise Group, shares plunge
U.S. department store chain Kohl's Corp on Friday called off its sale to Franchise Group after months of negotiations, citing sinking markets and difficult financing conditions.
Fashion
Boots revenue soars says owner as WBA reports overall lower Q3 sales
After Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) pulled the UK-based Boots chain from sale earlier this week, all eyes were on how the chain performed when WBA released its Q3 results on Thursday.
Beauty
Beauty brand Ogee raises $7 million
Certified-organic beauty brand Ogee Inc. announced on Thursday that it has raised $7.07 million in a Series A offering.
Beauty
Isamaya Ffrench launches namesake beauty brand
Celebrity makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has launched her own beauty brand, releasing a five-piece debut collection this month.
Beauty
WBA ends Boots auction as bidders fail to meet its price
After months of speculation about who would become the new owner of the UK health and beauty Boots business, the answer is… nobody. Its current owner has pulled it from sale with buyers unwilling to pay a premium price.
Beauty
Warpaint London strong in 2022, UK and Europe doing well
Beauty specialist Warpaint London's update on Monday and said “the group has experienced strong trading in 2022 to date with the brands' proposition resonating with customers, both in the UK and internationally”.
Beauty
Hailey Bieber beauty brand Rhode sued for trademark infringement
Just a week after launching her own minimalist skincare label, model Hailey Bieber is being sued for trademark infringement by a fashion label of the same name.
Beauty
Franchise Group in talks to keep Kohl's management team after a sale
Franchise Group, the preferred bidder to acquire Kohl's, is in discussions to keep the retailer's top management team, including CEO Michelle Gass, if the planned sale is finalized.
Fashion
Dior Creative Director of Makeup Peter Philips on Seville; respecting designer visions; lip gloss and being a feminist
Few makeup artists have had as much impact in their profession as Peter Philips, the creative director of makeup at Parfums Dior. Here he speaks on Seville; respecting designer visions; lip gloss and being a feminist.
Beauty
L'Oreal CEO remains confident on outlook for beauty industry
L'Oreal chief executive Nicolas Hieronimus said he remained confident about the outlook for the beauty industry with consumers continuing to want to indulge despite the global economy becoming "even more complicated.
Beauty
India's Reliance considers buying out Revlon in U.S
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is considering buying out Revlon Inc in the United States, days after the cosmetics giant filed for bankruptcy, business channel ET Now reported on Friday, citing sources.
Beauty
Estee Lauder names new Origins, Bumble and Bumble brand heads
Estee Lauder Companies announced on Friday the appointment of two new brand presidents to lead the cosmetic giant's Origins and Bumble and Bumble brands, respectively.
Beauty
Sephora launches support program for Chinese beauty brands
Selective perfumery retailer Sephora, owned by the LVMH group, has launched ‘China Accelerate’, an incubator programme to support the development of Chinese premium beauty brands.
Beauty
THG rebuffs bid approaches, share price dives
Tech-to-beauty online giant THG said on Thursday that it has rebuffed recent takeover approaches as they undervalue the business.
Fashion