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James Manso

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EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Saujet Has a New Venture

The former president of ICP, which sold to Kering as part of its acquisition of Creed, is back in the mix…

How Anita Ryan Scales Ulta Beauty’s Company Culture

The company's chief human resources officer credits a two-way dialogue with leadership, and an attunement to…

Inside Ulta Beauty’s Experiential Play

With 70,000 events in-store in 2025 and an eye to burgeoning tech, Ulta is aiming to be the leader in…

The 2025 Most Powerful Beauty Brands

WWD Beauty Inc rounds up the 45 brands that are lighting up the industry.

The 2025 Most Powerful Beauty Brands

WWD Beauty Inc rounds up the 45 brands that are lighting up the industry.

Sephora’s Former CEO Is Joining Ulta Beauty’s Board

Martin Brok, former president and chief executive officer of Sephora, is joining the board of the U.S.-based…

Kimara Ahnert, Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur, Dies at 56

The cause of death was ovarian cancer.

Elemis, Aston Martin Take Partnership to Pebble Beach

It marks the first time Elemis' partnership with the car manufacturer has landed Stateside.

EXCLUSIVE: Bioeffect Bets on Professional Channel With New Range

Starting with just two stock keeping units, the products employ three different types of growth factors.

Beauty Sales for the First Half Hit $50.6 Billion in the U.S.

Though mass market growth outpaced prestige, Circana still has an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year.

EXCLUSIVE: Hung Vanngo Unveils Namesake Brand at Sephora

The celebrity makeup artist is bowing with the retailer Sept. 8.

EXCLUSIVE: Tatcha Takes Aim at Longevity With New Serum Launch

The serum, debuting Monday online before rolling out to Sephora doors, takes cues from founder Vicky Tsai's…

Hailey Bieber Preps Rhode for Sephora Debut

The launch, spanning all Sephora doors in the U.S. and Canada, is slated to be the largest in the retailer's…

Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Missed Loan Payment Hits Its Credit Rating

Both S&P and Moody's lowered their ratings on the company after it missed a payment on its $650 million term…

Odele and Susan Alexandra Are Making Bag Charms Now

The mass beauty brand has teamed up with the hand-beading expert on a limited-edition collaboration.