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Tue 19 May 2020

Glossier’s future questioned as staff are stood down

Glossier announces it will stand down its retail staff members from June.
Fri 15 May 2020

MECCA announces exciting changes

While doors may be reopening, there are a few new rules to follow.
Wed 13 May 2020

Sephora Australia reopens

Sephora has announced it has reopened its Australian stores, however it's not business as usual.
Wed 13 May 2020

NZ appointment app sees 'tsunami' of beauty bookings

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed haircuts are back on the table under the new level 2 easing of restrictions.
Tue 31 Mar 2020

MECCA closes up shop

MECCA is the next big retail giant to close its doors due to the global health crisis.
Mon 30 Mar 2020

Weleda's big move in retail

Weleda is excited to announce its iconic Skin Food range will be moving into Priceline stores nationwide, come April 6.
Fri 27 Mar 2020

MECCA launches 24-hour beauty hub

As more retail stores close, MECCA is trying its best to adapt to COVID-19.
Thu 5 Mar 2020

L’Oréal Australia trials virtual reality shopping

Customers have their own avatars in a mock physical store.
Thu 20 Feb 2020

The biggest beauty store in the southern hemisphere is set to open

The three-level, 1200 square metre store will be the largest beauty retail outlet in the southern hemisphere.
Thu 6 Feb 2020

Sephora announces its largest expansion ever

Sephora has unveiled its plans to open 100 new stores across North America this year.
Wed 5 Feb 2020

Ultra Violette launches into retail stores for the first time

Ultra Violette has announced that as of February 5 2020, it will be launching into Sephora stores across Australia and New Zealand.
Tue 4 Feb 2020

The campaign championing diversity and creativity

Sportgirl's new campaign features both male and female faces for the very first time.
Mon 13 Jan 2020

Goop partners with Sephora

The move marks a huge milestone for Goop, which is very selective with its partnerships.
Mon 13 Jan 2020

SkinCeuticals expands into physical stores

SkinLab offers affordable, doctor-backed treatments that don't require a trip to the doctor's office.
Mon 25 Nov 2019

Grown Alchemist to open global flagship

The natural beauty brand will open a store in Carlton.
Thu 14 Nov 2019

Walgreens Boots Alliance approached with record-breaking buyout

The deal, which is expected to reach US$70b, would be the biggest private equity buyout in history.
Thu 31 Oct 2019

Harrods to open standalone beauty stores

Popular London department store, Harrods, will soon be upgrading the way people shop for beauty.
Wed 7 Aug 2019

Barneys files for bankruptcy

Iconic New York department store, Barneys, is set to close after filing for bankrupcy.According to reports, the luxury chain has suffered at the hands of rising rents and low footfall in recent years. Business of Fashion has reveled it listed liabilities of between US$100 million and US$500 million following several weeks of attempts to find a new partner or buyer.
Mon 29 Jul 2019

Sephora welcomes its Next Big Thing

The retailer has revealed how it will bring much-hyped Insta-brands to in-store consumers.
Wed 26 Jun 2019

Beauty retailer shares fall after major Amazon announcement

The e-tailer will start selling products used by licensed stylists, barbers and beauticians.
Thu 20 Jun 2019

New brand launches in Sephora Australia

BD spoke to co-owner and co-founder, Colette Newberry, to find out more about the new skincare brand.
Wed 5 Jun 2019

Retail chain closes its only Australian store

Although the store will be closing in the new year, the retailer will still be keeping its online presence.
Thu 30 May 2019

Leading beauty retailer to start closing stores

Boots' latest financial report showed a decline in sales of 2.3 percent down to £6.8 billion.
Fri 3 May 2019

Net-a-Porter reveals key beauty sales data

Here's what's driving consumers to buy beauty from the luxury online retailer.
Mon 1 Apr 2019

YSL announces its first Coachella pop-up store

The Instagram-friendly popup is designed to look like an American petrol (or gas) station – but with cosmetic refills only.
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