With beauty one of the key categories for gifting  the UK's two Westfield malls have a number of special experiences this month, including Boots and Clearpay teaming up “the ultimate festive experiential beauty pop-up".

Skincare services provider Heyday announced this week its has raised $12 million in a Series B extension round, led by existing investor, Level 5 Capital Partners. 

​Thursday sees the opening of a new Superdrug in Portsmouth with it being about more than just product sales as it includes a Beauty Studio area “where customers can access professional treatments at affordable prices”.

The Honest Company announced on Tuesday the appointment of former Amazon and General Mills executive Carla Vernón as CEO, effective January 9, 2023. 

Lush Cosmetics has a major new investor. Silverwood has acquired a 19.8% stake in the international beauty retailer, snapping up around £216.8 million in shares.

Ulta Beauty announced on Thursday revenues for the third quarter surged 17% to $2.3 billion, coinciding with double-digit comparable sales growth, which contributed to an earnings jump for the beauty retailer.  

UK haircare business Umberto Giannini is stepping up its international expansion, backed by a new seven-figure finance package from Lloyds Bank, targeting markets including Ireland, the Netherlands and Australia.

Natura-owned premium beauty retailer Aesop has joined the ever-growing list of arrivals at the new London Battersea Power Station mall on the banks of the Thames.

From sweatshirts in Thermolactyl ​to a new take on the iconic down jacket, here are the edgiest items to brave the winter, whether outdoors, gliding down the ski slopes, or indoors, nestling under a blanket.

​Fresh from launching its online marketplace just last week, Superdrug has now announced the return of Superdrug Presents, its biggest beauty & health experience, which will span over three days in February.

Kohl's Corp's reluctance to sell much of its real estate and then lease it back has set up the U.S. department store operator for a new confrontation with hedge funds.

Superdrug has officially launched its online marketplace, claiming to be the first high street health and beauty retailer to do so, ahead of major UK rival Boots, which launches its marketplace next spring. 

Electricals giant Dyson has confirmed earlier reports that it will spend £500 million to expand and accelerate its R&D across its beauty portfolio. So expect it to launch 20 new beauty products in the next four years.

India's Tata Group is planning to open at least 20 "beauty tech" stores where it will use virtual makeup kiosks and digital skin tests to get young, affluent shoppers to buy premium cosmetic products.

Luxury skincare and hair care brand Augustinus Bader has closed a $25 million strategic funding round, bringing the company’s value to $1 billion.

​Body Shop, Avon and Aesop owner Natura &Co has released its Q3 results with news of a “resilient performance”, although its UK-based chain wasn’t exactly the star of its portfolio in the period.