Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
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Senior Editorial Associate
Rachael Griffiths is a Senior Editorial Associate at The Business of Beauty. She is based in London, and covers beauty, wellness and industry news. Previously, she was a writer at New York Magazine’s The Strategist where she specialised in hair care, and investigative explainers. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Durham University.
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The Case for Fun Luxury Makeup
Lara Worthington’s new luxury makeup label Ommage, which lands at Dover Street Parfums Market this month, hopes to bring a playful touch to upscale beauty routines.
The Case for Fun Luxury Makeup
Lara Worthington’s new luxury makeup label Ommage, which lands at Dover Street Parfums Market this month, hopes to bring a playful touch to upscale beauty routines.
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The Back-to-School Beauty Rush
As tweens pack skin barrier creams alongside their pencil cases, retail giants are turning late summer into a major revenue driver for the personal care category.
The Back-to-School Beauty Rush
As tweens pack skin barrier creams alongside their pencil cases, retail giants are turning late summer into a major revenue driver for the personal care category.
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What Makes Hair Shoppers Trade Up?
Increasingly sophisticated, premium dry shampoos are becoming key acquisition tools — if brands can pry customers away from their drugstore favourites.
What Makes Hair Shoppers Trade Up?
Increasingly sophisticated, premium dry shampoos are becoming key acquisition tools — if brands can pry customers away from their drugstore favourites.
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How the Club Became a Fragrance Hall
Perfume brands are marketing their wares at nightlife spaces, where scent, intimacy and memory make for a uniquely potent pitch.
How the Club Became a Fragrance Hall
Perfume brands are marketing their wares at nightlife spaces, where scent, intimacy and memory make for a uniquely potent pitch.
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Can Beauty Beat Big Pharma at Hair Loss?
As shoppers seek newer, better solutions for hair shedding and thinning, brands are racing to offer products that go beyond the scalp.
Can Beauty Beat Big Pharma at Hair Loss?
As shoppers seek newer, better solutions for hair shedding and thinning, brands are racing to offer products that go beyond the scalp.
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Unlocking the Ultimate Online Beauty Community
A first-of-its-kind report from Reddit maps the platform’s raw and expansive beauty community. The platform hopes it will be a tool for brands and beauty lovers alike.
Unlocking the Ultimate Online Beauty Community
A first-of-its-kind report from Reddit maps the platform’s raw and expansive beauty community. The platform hopes it will be a tool for brands and beauty lovers alike.
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What Makes a Makeup Artist Brand Work?
This week, we have a conversation with Katie Jane Hughes about her upcoming retail launch and an explainer on a niche perfume drama.
What Makes a Makeup Artist Brand Work?
This week, we have a conversation with Katie Jane Hughes about her upcoming retail launch and an explainer on a niche perfume drama.
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E.l.f Raises Revenue Outlook; Needs Scrappy Thinking to Maintain Growth
With sales at its core line in decline, the company is tweaking everything from price, geographic distribution and categories to rebuild momentum.
E.l.f Raises Revenue Outlook; Needs Scrappy Thinking to Maintain Growth
With sales at its core line in decline, the company is tweaking everything from price, geographic distribution and categories to rebuild momentum.
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The Future of Beauty Commerce Is Live
Livestream shopping has evolved beyond a marketing experiment, prompting beauty brands to rethink the intersection of content, community and commerce.
The Future of Beauty Commerce Is Live
Livestream shopping has evolved beyond a marketing experiment, prompting beauty brands to rethink the intersection of content, community and commerce.
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Can SPF Brands Turn Gen Z Off Tanning?
A coalition of sunscreen brands is pushing back against social media’s “tanmaxxing” obsession, raising questions about whether the industry’s sun-safe messaging has lost its way.
Can SPF Brands Turn Gen Z Off Tanning?
A coalition of sunscreen brands is pushing back against social media’s “tanmaxxing” obsession, raising questions about whether the industry’s sun-safe messaging has lost its way.
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Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?
From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.
Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?
From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.
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Beauty Enters Its ‘Superdupe’ Era
Mcobeauty’s newest launch, crafted with precisely the same formula as its pricier forebear, Urban Decay, showcases an evolving strategy for ‘dupe’ brands.
Beauty Enters Its ‘Superdupe’ Era
Mcobeauty’s newest launch, crafted with precisely the same formula as its pricier forebear, Urban Decay, showcases an evolving strategy for ‘dupe’ brands.
The News in Brief
Nykaa Increases Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm
The Indian beauty retailer has invested in the clean personal care brand for the third time, raising its stake by an additional 24.2 percent.
Mexican Makeup Label Sarelly Raises $3 Million
The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.
Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Ruka Hair Enters Sephora
The UK biotech beauty label and its alternative hair extensions is the first addition to what the retailer calls a ‘brand new category.’