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Kathryn Hopkins

Senior Editor, Beauty

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2024 Top 100: Procter & Gamble’s Beauty Business Sees Growth in Hair, Declines in China

The company, which was flat year-on-year, saw growth offset by political headwinds in Asia.

2024 Top 100: Coty Benefits from Fragrance Boom, Despite Geographic Pressures

Fragrance offset challenges in both weakening demand in Asia and declines in the consumer beauty division.

Beauty High Stakes: Sell, Shut Down or Keep?

Amid an uncertain backdrop, strategics have three options to weigh when it comes to underperforming brands.

EXCLUSIVE: Ulta Beauty Appoints Lauren Brindley as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer

New Ulta Beauty President and CEO Kecia Steelman has been building out her C-suite.

The Top 100 Beauty Companies of 2024

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

Ron Gee Departs Shiseido Americas

Alberto Noe has been appointed interim CEO, Americas.

Beauty M&A Faces Further Uncertainty Amid Tariffs

Some processes are being reevaluated, while others are forging ahead.

Trinny London Explores Deal Options to Bolster U.S. Expansion Plans: Sources

The British beauty brand eyes a permanent New York City presence as the U.S. becomes its third-largest market.

Ripple+ Further Expands Into Home With Reed Diffuser Collection Launch

The Gen Z-focused brand launched with a plant-based, no nicotine vaping device before expanding into home.

Can Skims Revive Kim Kardashian’s Beauty Business?

After reclaiming her beauty business via Skims, Kardashian faces the challenge of carving out a lasting niche…

OGX Taps Shay Mitchell as Brand Ambassador

The actress and entrepreneur will appear in the brand's first TV commercial.

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

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

Brazilian Body Care Brand Gente Beauty Secures Investment From Webster Capital

Founded by model Marianne Fonseca, the brand focuses on lymphatic drainage and Brazilian beauty rituals.

Swiss Perfection Sets Sights on U.S., Beginning With Joanna Czech

The Swiss skin care brand was acquired by Shinsegae International in 2020.

Unilever Snaps Up British Sustainable Deodorant Brand Wild

The eco-conscious brand, known for its refillable packaging, aims to scale globally under Unilever's…