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Last week, P&G officially launched its answer to the waterless hair-care trend: a system of single-serve woven shampoo and conditioner tiles called Gemz. The line sells exclusively through Target.
Beauty & Wellness Briefing: P&G's splashy new Gemz launch invigorates the waterless hair category, plus industry news
This week, I checked in with executives at P&G to learn about the five-year beta test behind this month's Gemz waterless shampoo and conditioner launch at Target stores. The waterless hair category co...
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July 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Last week, P&G officially launched its answer to the waterless hair-care trend: a system of single-serve woven shampoo and conditioner tiles called Gemz. The line sells exclusively through Target.
U.S. retailer Ulta Beauty announced Thursday that it has acquired U.K. speciality beauty retailer Space NK Limited from private equity firm Manzanita Capital. The deal includes a mix of cash and credit, but the exact terms have not yet been disclosed.
Ulta Beauty acquires UK retailer Space NK to power its international expansion
Ulta Beauty announced Thursday that it has purchased U.K.-based specialty beauty retailer SpaceNK Limited from PE firm Manzanita Capital. Space NK currently operates 83 specialty beauty stores across ...
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July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
U.S. retailer Ulta Beauty announced Thursday that it has acquired U.K. speciality beauty retailer Space NK Limited from private equity firm Manzanita Capital. The deal includes a mix of cash and credit, but the exact terms have not yet been disclosed.
A new festival is making waves in the high-end collectible space. Fanatics Fest, hosted by the $8 billion sports collectible, betting and events company Fanatics, is only in its second year, but it’s already attracting massive talent and high-end luxury brands.
Luxury Briefing: How Fanatics Fest became a centerpiece of the crossover of sports and culture
Fanatics bills the festival as a sort of Comic Con for sports collectible fans. And much like Comic Con, where actual comic books are the ostensible focus, there is much more to Fanatics Fest than jus...
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July 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A new festival is making waves in the high-end collectible space. Fanatics Fest, hosted by the $8 billion sports collectible, betting and events company Fanatics, is only in its second year, but it’s already attracting massive talent and high-end luxury brands.
This week, we checked in with the firms tracking Amazon's recently-expanded Prime Days sale, which runs for two extra days this week, to learn how this year may look different for participating brands.
Beauty & Wellness Briefing: Why Amazon Prime Days could look different for beauty this year
This week, I checked in with the firms tracking Amazon's recently-expanded Prime Days sale, which runs for two extra days this week, to learn how this year may look different for participating brands....
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July 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This week, we checked in with the firms tracking Amazon's recently-expanded Prime Days sale, which runs for two extra days this week, to learn how this year may look different for participating brands.
Six years after its debut, Versed, the affordable beauty brand launched by Katherine Power, is launching at 300 @ultabeautyofficial.bsky.social doors on July 7. It is available on Ultabeauty.com as of July 1.
Exclusive: Versed lands at Ulta Beauty, backed by its biggest influencer push yet
Six years after its debut, Versed, the affordable beauty brand launched by Katherine Power, is launching at 300 Ulta Beauty doors on July 7. It is available on Ultabeauty.com as of July 1. The move co...
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July 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Six years after its debut, Versed, the affordable beauty brand launched by Katherine Power, is launching at 300 @ultabeautyofficial.bsky.social doors on July 7. It is available on Ultabeauty.com as of July 1.
Foodie microtrends like "Guava Girl Summer" have taken off as an appealing way to repackage standard beauty looks under a new name. But they also speak to consumers looking to participate in a lifestyle via their fashion and beauty choices.
From Guava to Sardine Girl Summer: Why beauty can’t stop serving up foodie trends
Foodie microtrends like "Guava Girl Summer" have taken off as an appealing way to repackage standard beauty looks under a new name. But they also speak to consumers looking to participate in a lifesty...
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June 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Foodie microtrends like "Guava Girl Summer" have taken off as an appealing way to repackage standard beauty looks under a new name. But they also speak to consumers looking to participate in a lifestyle via their fashion and beauty choices.
Ten years after literary icon Joan Didion appeared in a Phoebe Philo-era Céline campaign, writers like Zadie Smith and Ottessa Moshfegh are getting their due in fashion.
Why authors are fashion's next top models
Ten years after literary icon Joan Didion appeared in a Phoebe Philo-era Céline campaign, writers like Zadie Smith and Ottessa Moshfegh are getting their due in fashion.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ten years after literary icon Joan Didion appeared in a Phoebe Philo-era Céline campaign, writers like Zadie Smith and Ottessa Moshfegh are getting their due in fashion.
This week, a look at Rebag’s growth through partnerships with retailers like Walmart, Bloomingdale’s and, most recently, Amazon. We also examine how resale's immunity to tariffs is making it an appealing partner for retailers.
Rebag's Amazon partnership shows the growing power of retail-resale collaborations
This week, a look at Rebag’s growth through partnerships with retailers like Walmart, Bloomingdale’s and, most recently, Amazon. We also examine how resale's immunity to tariffs is making it an appeal...
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June 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This week, a look at Rebag’s growth through partnerships with retailers like Walmart, Bloomingdale’s and, most recently, Amazon. We also examine how resale's immunity to tariffs is making it an appealing partner for retailers.
Coach is ramping up its WNBA partnership: It will run linear TV ads during nationally televised games this month, and it's planning a big marketing moment that will coincide with the WNBA All-Star Weekend in July.
Luxury Briefing: Coach bets on WNBA and TV to reach the next luxury consumer
Coach is ramping up its WNBA partnership: It will run linear TV ads during nationally televised games this month, and it's planning a big marketing moment that will coincide with the WNBA All-Star Wee...
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June 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Coach is ramping up its WNBA partnership: It will run linear TV ads during nationally televised games this month, and it's planning a big marketing moment that will coincide with the WNBA All-Star Weekend in July.
Kelly Cook, a 6-year veteran of David’s Bridal who took over as CEO in April, told Glossy that couples planning their wedding are feeling economic pressure across the board.
David's Bridal moved production out of China – now it's manufacturing clothes for other brands
Kelly Cook, the CEO of David’s Bridal, told Glossy that couples planning their wedding are feeling economic pressure across the board. In response, David’s Bridal has already moved a vast amount of it...
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June 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Kelly Cook, a 6-year veteran of David’s Bridal who took over as CEO in April, told Glossy that couples planning their wedding are feeling economic pressure across the board.
Benefit Cosmetics is blending brand storytelling with AI, using tools like WhatsApp and OpenAI-powered chat to personalize beauty at scale, without losing its signature voice.
How Benefit is reimagining the customer journey with AI
Benefit Cosmetics is blending brand storytelling with AI, using tools like WhatsApp and OpenAI-powered chat to personalize beauty at scale, without losing its signature voice.
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June 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Benefit Cosmetics is blending brand storytelling with AI, using tools like WhatsApp and OpenAI-powered chat to personalize beauty at scale, without losing its signature voice.
Eight years after launching at Sephora, Sol de Janeiro became the retailer's top-selling brand in 2024, dethroning Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty. But the prestige body-care category that Sol de Janeiro helped create is now rife with competitors nipping at its heels.
Sephora Strategies: Sol de Janeiro became Sephora’s top-selling brand in 2024. Now it needs to stay on top
Eight years after launching at Sephora, Sol de Janeiro became the retailer's top-selling brand in 2024, dethroning Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty. But the prestige body care category that Sol de Janeiro h...
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June 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Eight years after launching at Sephora, Sol de Janeiro became the retailer's top-selling brand in 2024, dethroning Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty. But the prestige body-care category that Sol de Janeiro helped create is now rife with competitors nipping at its heels.
Announced on Wednesday, E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode has sent shockwaves through the beauty industry as its slow M&A landscape heats up.
Beauty & Wellness Briefing: What Rhode's $1 billion acquisition deal signals for beauty M&A
This week, I checked in with industry insiders to better understand E.l.f. Beauty's acquisition of Hailey Bieber's Rhode — a $1 billion cash and stock deal announced on Wednesday — including what it s...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Announced on Wednesday, E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode has sent shockwaves through the beauty industry as its slow M&A landscape heats up.
Brides are not the only ones having a “say yes to the dress” moment this wedding season. On TikTok, users are popping the question to their followers: “What do I wear to attend this wedding?”
How wedding guest fashion became the main character on TikTok
In an era of wedding weekends and fluctuating dress codes, guests are left wondering: What is appropriate to wear to a wedding? And does anyone know what black tie really means? They’re turning to soc...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Brides are not the only ones having a “say yes to the dress” moment this wedding season. On TikTok, users are popping the question to their followers: “What do I wear to attend this wedding?”
At ShopTalk Europe, Mark Lallemand, CMO of Western Europe at L’Oréal, outlined the company’s next phase of AI and digital strategy. The message was focused: AI is no longer a test. It is core to how L’Oréal builds and delivers brand experiences.
L’Oréal is putting AI at the center of its global marketing strategy
L’Oréal is doubling down on AI-powered marketing, rolling out agentic tools and ramping up social commerce spend across Europe.
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June 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
At ShopTalk Europe, Mark Lallemand, CMO of Western Europe at L’Oréal, outlined the company’s next phase of AI and digital strategy. The message was focused: AI is no longer a test. It is core to how L’Oréal builds and delivers brand experiences.
With corporate commitment to LGBTQ+ initiatives waning in 2025, MAC reaffirms its commitment to the Viva Glam mission with an on-trend lip gloss and $1 million donation to Viva Glam charity partners, including The Trevor Project and It Gets Better.
Exclusive: MAC kicks off Pride Month with new Viva Glam lip gloss in collaboration with Kim Petras
With corporate commitment to LGBTQ+ initiatives waning in 2025, MAC reaffirms its commitment to the Viva Glam mission with an on-trend lip gloss and $1 million donation to Viva Glam charity partners, ...
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June 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
With corporate commitment to LGBTQ+ initiatives waning in 2025, MAC reaffirms its commitment to the Viva Glam mission with an on-trend lip gloss and $1 million donation to Viva Glam charity partners, including The Trevor Project and It Gets Better.
Ahead of its Q4 2025 earnings call, the beauty company announced the acquisition of Bieber's blockbuster brand. The news comes as E.l.f. prepares to raise its prices due to tariffs on goods from China, which produces much of its affordable beauty products.
Facing an uncertain market, E.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 billion
Ahead of its Q4 2025 earnings call, the beauty company announced the acquisition of Bieber's blockbuster brand. The news comes as E.l.f. prepares to raise its prices due to tariffs on goods from China...
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May 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Ahead of its Q4 2025 earnings call, the beauty company announced the acquisition of Bieber's blockbuster brand. The news comes as E.l.f. prepares to raise its prices due to tariffs on goods from China, which produces much of its affordable beauty products.
The third installment of Glossy+ Research's 2025 CMO Strategies series looks at the changes happening in display ads and how marketers are balancing traditional display ad options with newer email display ads.
CMO Strategies: Marketers from Georgia-Pacific to Samsung weigh in on display ad strategies, success metrics and challenges
The third installment of Glossy+ Research's 2025 CMO Strategies series looks at the changes happening in display ads and how marketers are balancing traditional display ad options with newer email dis...
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May 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The third installment of Glossy+ Research's 2025 CMO Strategies series looks at the changes happening in display ads and how marketers are balancing traditional display ad options with newer email display ads.
When the skin-care brand broke its partnership with Equinox, fans were irate. Now that Kiehl's is back in the wellness space as the official amenities partner for Life Time, the brand is launching a widespread social campaign to make sure everyone knows about it.
Kiehl's taps Brittany Cartwright to hard launch its new fitness relationship
When the skin-care brand broke its partnership with Equinox, fans were irate. Now that Kiehl's is back in the wellness space as the official amenities partner for Life Time, the brand is launching a w...
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May 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
When the skin-care brand broke its partnership with Equinox, fans were irate. Now that Kiehl's is back in the wellness space as the official amenities partner for Life Time, the brand is launching a widespread social campaign to make sure everyone knows about it.
Despite inflation, ongoing economic uncertainty and a dramatic dip in consumer sentiment this month, the high-end fitness equipment market shows no signs of slowing.
Inside the burgeoning world of luxury fitness equipment
This week, I checked in with top fitness brand execs from Hercule Studio, Forma Pilates and Bala, as well as market experts, to break down the uptick in supply for luxury fitness equipment. The catego...
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May 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Despite inflation, ongoing economic uncertainty and a dramatic dip in consumer sentiment this month, the high-end fitness equipment market shows no signs of slowing.
TJX is thriving amid tariffs and economic chaos, CEO Ernie Herrman said during Wednesday’s earnings call. The company reported 3% sales growth and an influx of merchandise from brands looking for cash infusions during this challenging time. www.glossy.co/beauty/off-p...
Off-price leader TJX sales grow 3%, embraces tariff benefits: ‘We'll have plenty of merchandise’
TJX is thriving amid tariffs and economic chaos, CEO Ernie Herrman said during Wednesday’s earnings call. The company reported 3% sales growth and an influx of merchandise from brands looking for cash...
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May 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
TJX is thriving amid tariffs and economic chaos, CEO Ernie Herrman said during Wednesday’s earnings call. The company reported 3% sales growth and an influx of merchandise from brands looking for cash infusions during this challenging time. www.glossy.co/beauty/off-p...
In this week's Luxury Briefing, a look at how a bridal atelier is capitalising on creator interest. Also, why Longchamp is changing up its store format in the U.S. and why Harrods is betting on MENA designers. www.glossy.co/fashion/luxu...
Luxury Briefing: How a bridal brand is leveraging in-store try-on to drive social media engagement
In this week's Luxury Briefing, we take a look behind the scenes of a bridal atelier and how the brand is capitalising on creator interest.
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May 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In this week's Luxury Briefing, a look at how a bridal atelier is capitalising on creator interest. Also, why Longchamp is changing up its store format in the U.S. and why Harrods is betting on MENA designers. www.glossy.co/fashion/luxu...
FP Movement is teaming with Lacoste for its first exclusive sneaker collaboration, blending heritage tennis style with fashion-first activewear. The drop marks a strategic play to own the tenniscore lifestyle, just in time for the French Open.
FP Movement and Lacoste team up for a tenniscore summer
FP Movement is teaming with Lacoste for its first exclusive sneaker collaboration, blending heritage tennis style with fashion-first activewear. The drop marks a strategic play to own the tenniscore l...
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May 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
FP Movement is teaming with Lacoste for its first exclusive sneaker collaboration, blending heritage tennis style with fashion-first activewear. The drop marks a strategic play to own the tenniscore lifestyle, just in time for the French Open.
In 2025, tomato scents have trickled down from niche and luxury to mass, and tomato is poised to become not just a trending novelty, but a staple scent. And some brands are already looking for the next tomato.
The 'tomato girl' trickle down: How tomato fragrances reached critical mass
In 2025, tomato scents have trickled down from niche and luxury to mass, and tomato is poised to become not just a trending novelty, but a staple scent. And some brands are already looking for the nex...
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May 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In 2025, tomato scents have trickled down from niche and luxury to mass, and tomato is poised to become not just a trending novelty, but a staple scent. And some brands are already looking for the next tomato.