Ulta is betting $400 million that an NYC megastore will help it compete with Sephora—and that flagships still work An Ulta executive says the four-story behemoth is critical to its growth in the U.S. and abroad. Fortune · Jul 11
Thousands of shoppers queue in Edinburgh for launch of Sephora’s first Scottish store THOUSANDS of shoppers have queued in Edinburgh for the launch of the hugely popular cosmetic brand Sephora's first Scottish store ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
Arizona worker at Sephora watches a woman buy Gucci lipstick four Fridays in a row. Then she went straight to her manager with ‘an idea’ The customer was surprised. We Got This Covered · Jul 6
The beauty products worth spending on – and the ones you can buy cheap, according to a beauty editor From serums to hand soap, fragrances to hair stylers, here are the beauty buys that justify the price tag and the ones you can happily get on a budget The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
8 Birthday Freebies You Can Claim From Stores and Restaurants Celebrating your birthday does not have to be an expensive affair that drains your weekly entertainment fund. Dozens of popular national restaurant chains and retail brands love to celebrate your special day with entirely gifts. These birthday promotions range from complimentary sweet desserts to valuable store rewards that require no… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 27
Sephora’s quiet revolution gives neurodivergent shoppers a more comfortable place to browse IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 26
Sephora introduces major change to present a ‘calmer shopping environment’ Most neurodivergent shoppers say Quiet Hours significantly improved their Sephora experience, the company says The Independent UK · Jun 26
How marketers are balancing broader remits and tighter budgets Marketing leaders at Cannes Lions discuss their expanding list of responsibilities, AI’s threat to creativity and the importance of having a CMO on the C-suite Fortune · Jun 26
Nothing kills the vibe like flip-flops: what to wear to a festival this summer Whether it’s a surprisingly roomy bag, cargo pants or a don’t-try-too-hard jacket, we’ve rounded up the festival wear for men and women that’s worthy of an encore The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Summer running essentials: my nine must-haves to staying cool while training for a half-marathon These nine items make sweltering runs more manageable and save me from the treadmill’s torturous monotony The Guardian - US · Jun 20
California Woman Shares a Pimple Patch Saver Tip: ‘You’re Being Robbed Blind’ With so many skincare drops from Sephora and Ulta, there’s almost always a new product trending on TikTok every week. But Kate (@kates_news), a student from California, shared a skincare hack that could save people hundreds of dollars. “You’re being robbed blind by pimple patch companies,” Kate told TikTok, adding,… The Mary Sue · Jun 18
The 15 best Father’s Day gifts in the US for dads, grandfathers, and dads to be From practical tools and gadgets to customized apparel, there’s something in here the dad in your life will appreciate The Guardian - US · Jun 13
This 5-Step Beauty Routine Gives Me the Glowiest Summer Skin—And Every Item Is Currently 50 Percent Off at Sephora's Big Summer Sale Stocking up on my glowy summer routine. Marie Claire · Jun 11
Arizona Husband Teaches TikTok a Simple Trick on How Not to be a ‘Bare Minimum’ Boyfriend: ‘Just Stop at Sephora’ In relationships, each small act of care and kindness counts. Care is what makes or breaks relationships in the long run, and it seems that Nash Morgan (@nashjmorgan) from Arizona has a strong understanding of it. He told the men of TikTok to listen up, because going on a Sephora… The Mary Sue · Jun 11
The Mary Sue · Jun 9 Sephora Skincare Company CEO Asks for Branding Help on TikTok. People Don’t Get The Company’s Name: ‘Why Is It Called Bread?’ Branding can determine whether or not a product sells, and that seems to be the struggle of Topicals CEO Olamide Olowe (@olamideolowe). The CEO recently acquired a haircare company, Bread Beauty Supply. Despite having massive success as a Sephora retailer, she doesn’t understand why her newest brand is flopping. She…
Evening Standard · Jun 9 Viral beauty brand Sephora to open two new stores in London The beauty giant will open a store on Carnaby Street and Old Spitalfields Market
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Sephora announces opening dates for first two Scottish stores The beauty retailer will open its first store in Edinburgh in July, followed by one in Glasgow in August.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8 Opening dates for first-ever Sephora stores in Scotland revealed Sephora has unveiled the opening dates for its first Scottish stores this summer
The Guardian - US · Jun 6 Six ways to improve your cat’s one wild and precious life Like their canine counterparts, cats require exercise, enrichment and play
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 The 12 makeup products I swear by after turning 50, from hydrating lip gloss to the perfect mirror Keep experimenting with different products and don’t be misled by social media: these standout tints, blushes and eyeliners are my new go-tos
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 A Single Chatbot Request Was All It Took to Hijack the Obama White House Instagram Account [VIDEO] Meta's AI-powered support chatbot was exploited, leading to breaches of high-profile Instagram accounts. The vulnerability has been fixed, but concerns over AI safety in managing security protocols persist.
Bangkok Post · May 25 Reviving a cult-favourite Marc Jacobs Beauty did not just come back from the dead -- it came back wearing metallic charms and oversized eyeliner that will send shivers to the all-around "clean-girl" beauty industry of this era.
MarketBeat · May 20 e.l.f. Beauty Q4 Earnings Call Highlights e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) reported what executives described as a seventh consecutive year of “industry-leading” results, with fiscal 2026 net sales up 25% and adjusted EBITDA up 13%, while also signaling a more cautious near-term outlook for its core e.l.f. brand. Chairman and Chief Executive Offic
Marie Claire · May 20 After Five Years of Darkness, Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Officially Relaunching Finally!
The Mary Sue · May 7 Woman purchases Sephora Mother’s Day gift, only to be majorly disappointed when it arrives. She’s not the only mad one: ‘Looks like it’s from Temu’ As Mother’s Day steadily approaches, people are still scrambling to find the perfect gift for their mother figure. Therefore, there’s no room for errors–unless you order online, then it’s a coin toss. The tote bag a Sephora customer orded was more Temu rather than from the prestigious beauty retailer. A…