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Kathryn Hopkins

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EXCLUSIVE: Vacation Gets Fresh Funding From VMG Partners

VMG joins existing investors True Beauty Ventures and Silas Capital.

Beauty Brands Waiting for Spring at Saks Global

With access to new funding, the path ahead for the luxury giant beauty business is starting to become…

EXCLUSIVE: Seen Group Secures Investment From Rockpool

The business, headquartered in London and formerly part of The Casbah Group, counts Unilever, L'Oréal, Estée…

How Analysts View a Possible Puig-Estée Lauder Cos. Merger

The financial community weighs the upsides and downsides of what a merged entity might bring.

Why Alli Webb Returned to Hair Care With Messy: Embracing Imperfection After Drybar Success

After revolutionizing the perfect blowout with Drybar, Alli Webb last year launched Messy, a brand focused on…

Glosslab Makes a Comeback as Lifestyle Brand With Elizabeth and Jordyn Woods at Helm

Glosslab unveils a new product line and leadership team after its trip through bankruptcy court.

The Estée Lauder Cos. Deepens Investment in AI-driven Search and Discovery in EMEA

The beauty company is partnering with AI start-up Rezolve Ai to power AI-driven search and discovery across…

Estée Lauder in Merger Talks With Puig

Both parties confirmed the talks in separate statements.

Coty Inc. Revamps Board

The beauty company has tapped five executives, including Alia Gogi and Maria Carla Liuni, from the beauty…

Revlon Partners With Iconix to Launch Salt Life Fragrance Collection

The beauty company is doubling down on fragrance as part of its turnaround plan.

Evereden Enters U.S. Sephora Stores

The brand debuts with 12 stock keeping units across skin care, hair care, fragrance and sun care, marking its…

Bumble and bumble to Close Iconic Midtown East Salon on June 27

Its location in New York's Meatpacking neighborhood will remain open.

Cymbiotika to Launch at Ulta Beauty

Supplement brand Cymbiotika debuts at Ulta Beauty on Sunday, marking its first beauty retail partnership.

Ulta Beauty Tops Q4 Revenue Forecasts, Misses on Earnings

Fragrance and hair categories drove fourth-quarter growth, but stock dipped amid modest fiscal 2026 outlook.

Who Is Buying Beauty Brands in 2026?

With many strategics either focused on divestments or becoming more discerning and private equity pulling…