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James Manso

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The Top 100 Beauty Companies of 2024

WWD Beauty Inc's annual ranking of the world's largest beauty companies by sales.

Beauty Packaging Gets Pricey Amidst Global Tariffs

Smaller, newer brands — and those with lower price points — are expected to be hit the hardest.

Juice Beauty, Early Clean Beauty Pioneer, to Liquidate Assets

The company was founded by Karen Behnke in 2005.

EXCLUSIVE: Sandbridge Capital Ups Stake in Dedcool

The fragrance brand founded by Carina Chaz has grown 600 percent while maintaining profitability since…

Skorr Skin Plots Retail Moves With Moda Operandi

The brand was founded by Dr. Anetta Reszko late last year and is planning further product expansions as well.

Jones Road Plots New Retail, Category Expansions

The brand founded by Bobbi Brown in 2020 has also promoted two new executives for its next phase of growth.

Taraji P. Henson Buys Brand From Maesa

She founded her hair brand, TPH by Taraji, in 2020.

Scentbird Is Launching a Luxury Fragrance Edit With Neiman Marcus

The partnership follows the success of the platform's partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue in 2022.

Under New Ownership, David Webb Enters a New Chapter

The heritage jewelry brand has been acquired by Boston-based Middle West Partners.

Mr. Chow Is Getting Its Own Custom Hand Soap from Uni

The soap features notes of neroli, lavender and sandalwood alongside skin care ingredients.

Can Hailey Bieber Break Beauty’s M&A Slowdown?

Industry sources weigh in on Rhode's viability as an acquirable asset.

TikTok, QVC Group Expand Partnership

The deal between TikTok and QVC will see constant livestreams and a broader breadth of QVC Group's brand…

Accessories Brand Misela Lands Stateside With Bond Street Boutique

In late April, the brand founded in 2008 by Serra Türker Bayır will open its first stand-alone retail store…

AI, K-Beauty, Kids’ Products: Key Trends From Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025

Brands and retailers weighed in on the key trends at the trade show.

QVC Group Lays Off 900 Employees

The reduction in headcount comes on the heels of QVC and HSN's operations consolidating, as well as a slew of…