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Kathryn Hopkins

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Marla Beck Steps Down as CEO of Hydrafacial Owner

Beck will be succeeded as president and CEO of BeautyHealth by Pedro Malha.

Coty’s Strategic Review of CoverGirl, Rimmel, and Max Factor: Analysts, Industry Insiders Weigh in on Potential Buyers, Challenges Ahead

Industry experts discuss Coty's potential divestiture of mass cosmetics brands and the implications for the…

Could CoverGirl, Rimmel and Sally Hansen Be Put Up for Sale?

Coty launches strategic review of mass color cosmetics and Brazil business, exploring divestitures, spin-offs…

A Gap In a Crowded Market? Assessing Beauty’s Newest Player

With a curated beauty rollout across Old Navy and Gap stores, the retail giant is betting on nostalgia and…

The Estée Lauder Cos.’ 2025 Executive Pay Packages Revealed

The new leadership's compensation has been unveiled as Estée Lauder implements its "Beauty Reimagined"…

EXCLUSIVE: Victoria’s Secret Expands Into Home Fragrance

The lingerie retailer debuts a nine-scent home collection, leveraging its fragrance expertise and building on…

How Consumers Shopped Beauty for Back-to-school 2025, According to Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Target and More

Back-to-school beauty trends: Wellness, fragrance, and personalization lead sales across retailers.

Trinny Woodall on How She Made It

The Trinny London founder recounted her journey, from selling socks and hosting a TV show to beauty brand…

How Estée Lauder Cos. and Amazon Forged a Game-Changing Partnership in Prestige Beauty

The two companies redefined the online luxury beauty shopping experience, paving the way for future…

EXCLUSIVE: OSEA Secures Investment from General Atlantic to Fuel Global Expansion

The seaweed-infused skin care brand plans to deepen its U.S. presence, expand internationally starting with…

EXCLUSIVE: Carisa Janes Relaunches Nature of Things, Expanding Into Natural Body Care

After the Hourglass Cosmetics founder acquired Nature of Things, she debuts a reimagined line with 14 skus…

Nudestix Finds a Buyer

The beauty brand has been sold to an unidentified private business.

The Estée Lauder Cos. Taps PepsiCo’s René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer

Lammers joins the beauty company from PepsiCo where he was chief science officer.

Makeup Faces M&A Stalemate Amid Challenging Market Dynamics

While the beauty sector sees renewed M&A activity, makeup brands are struggling to attract buyers due to…

Ulta Beauty Details Mexican Expansion, Including Locations and Brands

The retailer will offer an assortment of international and Mexican brands.