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The Body Shop CEO exits, successor named

One year after his appointment, Charles Denton is stepping down as chief executive officer of The Body Shop. Denton joined the company weeks before it was rescued from administration by a consortium led by British entrepreneur Mike Jatania, who will now take up the helm position as Denton’s successor. The news was announced on Denton’s LinkedIn...

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Nykaa anticipates strong beauty and fashion growth in Q1

Nykaa has commenced the fiscal year 2026 on a positive note, with expectations of consolidated net revenue growth for the first quarter of FY26 landing at the lower end of the mid-twenties percentage range. Gross merchandise value (GMV) growth is projected to be even higher, surpassing the mid-twenties, indicating sustained momentum over several...

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Onitsuka Tiger unveils first-ever fragrance

Japanese fashion and sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger has expanded into beauty with its first-ever eau de parfum, featuring four distinctive scents. The debut collection of fragrances is themed ‘Wearing Quiet Radiance’ to symbolise “the beauty of contrast,” with the scents drawing inspiration from the elements that have defined Onitsuka Tiger’s...

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Gucci Beauty opens first India boutique in New Delhi

Gucci Beauty has announced the grand opening of its inaugural boutique in India, strategically located within the bustling Select Citywalk Saket Mall in New Delhi, the nation's capital. The design of the new boutique has been meticulously crafted to offer a welcoming and luxurious atmosphere. The space is adorned with sophisticated elements,...

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Reliance Retail invests in UK's FACEGYM, bringing facial fitness to India

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has announced a strategic minority investment in UK-based FACEGYM, a prominent innovator in facial fitness and skincare. This move signifies a crucial step in RRVL's ongoing expansion within the rapidly growing beauty and wellness sector. Founded by acclaimed beauty and wellness entrepreneur Inge Theron,...

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Korean skincare brand Anua Arrives in India through Nykaa

Nykaa, India's fashion, beauty and lifestyle platform, has exclusively launched Anua, an acclaimed Korean skincare brand, into the Indian market. Anua, known for its gentle yet effective formulations, focuses on essential skincare needs, combining natural and active ingredients to address various concerns from blemish care and anti-aging to...

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Ulta Beauty announces interim CFO appointment, reaffirms 2025 guidance

Ulta Beauty, Inc. announced a change in its executive leadership, naming Chris Lialios, the company’s senior vice president – controller, as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lialios steps into this role following the departure of Paula Oyibo. The beauty retailer has initiated an external search for a permanent successor,...

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Juicy Couture to expand beauty offerings in the US and Canada

Fashion and lifestyle brand Juicy Couture, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, is expanding its footprint in beauty with a new line of cruelty-free hair, bath, nail and cosmetic products through a licensing partnership with Centric Brands. The new partnership will see Centric’s beauty division design, manufacture and distribute the...

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Frasers Group drops out of Revolution Beauty race

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has pulled out of the bidding race for Revolution Beauty. The retail giant said in a regulatory filing that it “now confirms that it does not intend to make an offer” for the British cosmetics brand. Revolution Beauty launched its formal sales process last month after receiving a preliminary takeover offer for...

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Coty considering two-part sale, according to industry sources

US-based group Coty Inc., listed in New York and Paris, may be approaching a decisive turning point. According to several industry sources cited by WWD, the cosmetics specialist is considering a partial sale of its businesses, potentially paving the way for a profound restructuring of the company. Two-stage sale According to information gathered...

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Leonard Lauder, beauty mogul who globalised Estée Lauder, dies at 92

Leonard A. Lauder, the visionary behind the transformation of Estée Lauder Companies from a modest family business into a multi-brand global beauty powerhouse, has died at the age of 92. A Wharton graduate and former U.S. Navy officer, Lauder joined the company in 1958 and served as president, CEO, and later chairman emeritus. Under his...

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Frasers Group considers all cash bid for Revolution Beauty

Frasers Group has made a bid for British cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty. With this, Sports Direct’s parent company has joined “a number of parties conducting due diligence as part of the formal sale process”, the brand announced in a regulatory filing. Frasers confirmed its participation in its own filing, where it stated that it is...