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Technology & Personalization Drive U.S. Beauty Sales

The two trends pushed cosmetics and toiletries sales up 3.8 percent for 2015, according to Kline.

Roark Capital Invests in Drybar

The new investor also backs Massage Envy, Waxing in the City and Arby's.

Bono Invests in Beautycounter as Part of Nude Skincare Acquisition

The businesses came together based on a shared focus on ingredients, said Beautycounter ceo Gregg Renfrew.

Millennials Dominate Conversation at WWD Beauty CEO Summit

In an ever-evolving beauty landscape, this year's speakers at the WWD Beauty CEO Summit pointed the way to…

Moody’s Downgrades Avon Following North America Spin-Off

The ratings agency said Avon Products' leverage will remain high through the remainder of the year.

Skin-Care Brand Context Branches Out to Lipstick

The brand's nail polish launch is slated for September.

Phoenix Color Adds Beauty Packaging With Color Optics Acquisition

Color Optics has handled packaging for DDF, Lancôme, Elizabeth Arden and other brands.

Zeel Acquires MassageNow, Expands in New York and San Francisco

The purchase allows the massage-on-demand business to provide its software to more spas.

Silk Therapeutics Launches Cleanser Following VC Round

The skin-care business uses silk protein technology for products meant to be used during periods of health…

Revlon Makes Its Move, Inks Elizabeth Arden Deal

The deal, which gives Elizabeth Arden an enterprise value of $870 million, will build a new $3 billion beauty…

Nu Skin Plans China Expansion With $210 Million Investment

China makes up the largest portion of the company's sales.

Fragrance Start-up Abbott Launches, Targets Millennial Men

The brand's founders are aiming for an e-commerce brand that feels approachable to Millennial consumers.

Taste Beauty Launches Beauty Products for Tweens in Claire’s

The start-up makes flavored and scented lip balms and nail polishes in partnership with brands including…

M&A Players Hunt for Prime Beauty Pickings

The owners of cosmetics, skin-care or hair-care businesses with room to grow can demand sky-high purchase…

Fragrance Foundation Plans for Growth

The Fragrance Foundation has big plans for growth, including adding the consumer-packaged-goods fragrance…