Lily & Beauty Swings to Profit Driven by Master Distribution Expansion
Chinese beauty e-commerce partner Lily & Beauty swung to a net profit of 22.52 million yuan in H1 2026, led by strong growth in master distribution.
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Specialty Chemical Giant Ashland Explores Sale Under Shareholder Pressure
Specialty chemical supplier Ashland is evaluating buyout interest after activist pressure, putting the key beauty ingredient maker on the market.
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Japanese Beauty Device Maker Ya-man Swings to Profit in H1 2026
Japanese beauty device maker Ya-man returned to profitability in H1 2026, driven by overseas expansion and a direct-to-consumer pivot in China.
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Giant Biogene Reports First Revenue and Profit Decline Since IPO
Giant Biogene posted its first post-IPO decline in revenue and net profit as it shifts away from influencer livestreams toward medical injectables.
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Sephora Teams With Chinese Idol Label Goodbai on Makeup Capsule
Sephora has launched a cowboy-themed capsule with Chinese lifestyle brand Goodbai, marking its first full-scale local fashion collaboration in China.
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Dolce Glow Raises $11 Million Series A Backed by Celebrity Investors
At-home self-tanning brand Dolce Glow secured $11 million in Series A funding led by Cavu Consumer Partners to expand retail and product offerings.
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Thai Fragrance Brand Pañpuri Opens First China Boutique in Shanghai
Thai fragrance house Pañpuri has opened its first mainland China boutique in Shanghai, showcasing oil-based scents and sensory retail design.
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Coty Beats Revenue Estimates and Names New CFO Amid Gucci License Exit
Coty beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates despite a widening net loss, as it appointed Soraya Benchikh as CFO to navigate its upcoming Gucci license exit.
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Estée Lauder Cos. Posts 6 Percent Q4 Sales Growth on Regional Recovery
The Estée Lauder Cos. reported Q4 sales up 6% to $3.6B, beating Wall Street expectations as China revenue surged 12% and travel retail stabilized.
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Chicmax Pivots to Multi-Brand Strategy Amid Market Slowdown
Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic is expanding beyond flagship brand KANS, reinvesting in R&D, pediatric skincare, and overseas production despite H1 profit headwinds.
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Top Executive Appointments at Ulta Beauty, Estée Lauder, and Kosas
Key executive appointments across Ulta Beauty, The Estée Lauder Cos., Kosas, and ILabs signal shifting talent strategies in beauty, retail, and marketing.
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Key Takeaways From Global Beauty’s First-Half Earnings Reports
First-half earnings show strong momentum in hair care, expanding K-beauty footprint in the U.S., and early signs of recovery in China's premium beauty market.
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Ulta Beauty Expands Textured Haircare Assortment With The Potion Studio
Textured haircare brand The Potion Studio is entering 460 Ulta Beauty stores, leveraging multifunctional formulas and premium positioning for 4X sales growth.
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Struggling Beauty Founders Turn to Social Media to Find Buyers
As venture capital tightens, emerging beauty founders are taking to Instagram and TikTok to seek acquirers, strategic partners, and fresh investment.
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LYMA and SoulCycle Extend Gut-Health Partnership With London Pop-Up
Luxury wellness brand LYMA and SoulCycle are extending their partnership to host an exclusive ride activation at LYMA's London headquarters.
