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Kathryn Hopkins

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Kirk Perry Appointed Interim CEO of Kenvue Amid Strategic Review

Thibaut Mongon has stepped down as CEO.

Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK as It Speeds Up International Expansion

The acquisition is a key part of Ulta Beauty's wider international growth strategy, as it gears up to launch…

Laura Slatkin Steps Back From Day-to-day Operations at Nest New York

The founder of Nest New York plans to focus on new entrepreneurial pursuits.

Global Beauty Giants’ Early Bets on the Eastern Fragrance Wave

Strategics' venture capital arms are placing bets on niche Asian fragrance brands being the next big thing…

Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo Departs; Chris Lialios Named Interim Successor

The beauty retailer reaffirms fiscal 2025 guidance as an external search for a permanent CFO begins.

EXCLUSIVE: Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to Step Down at End of Year

The beauty brand will begin a search for Leahy's successor.

Unilever Expands Personal Care Portfolio With Acquisition of Dr. Squatch

The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Clinique Doubles Down on Growth Strategy With More Launches, First TV Ad in a Decade

The brand is relaunching the 3-Step System's campaign "Where Great Skin Begins" for its first TV commercial…

Coty Looks to Be for Sale, According to Industry Sources

Multiple sources have told WWD that the company may be seeking buyers for its businesses.   

James Read Brings Skin Care-focused Self-tanning Line to the U.S. With Credo Partnership

Self Glow by James Read debuts with four vegan, sustainable products, marking Credo Beauty's first full…

L’Oréal Is Acquiring Medik8 Skin Care Brand

The deal helps the world's largest beauty player expand its reach in the luxury skin care category.

EXCLUSIVE: Alli Webb Is Back With New Hair Brand Messy, Launching at Sephora

The brand has raised $5 million, with the round led by Unilever Ventures.

Jane Larkworthy, Well-known Beauty Editor, Dies at 62

Larkworthy, perhaps best known for her tenure at W Magazine, moved to Massachusetts during the pandemic and…

Sephora, NielsenIQ Partner on Consumer Data

The collaboration will leverage NIQ's expanded data to better understand shifts in consumer buying behavior…

Poiret Beauté Debuts in the U.S. at Violet Grey

In 2015, South Korean luxury conglomerate Shinsegae International acquired the Poiret trademark and created a…