Revieve’s AI-Powered Skin Advisor Shows Success in Faces Stores
Early results show that Revieve’s Skin Advisor results in strong consumer trust and conversion intent.
Why Rhode is One of the UK’s Most Hotly Anticipated Arrivals of 2025
Until now, British fans of rhode have had to order products online, via the U.S. website, rhodeskin.com. That’s all about to change.
Space NK’s New London Flagship Shows How the Retailer is Blazing a Trail in Beauty
The opening of Space NK’s new Oxford Street flagship marks a milestone for the brand and demonstrates how Space NK continues to raise the bar for prestige beauty retail in the UK.
Sephora UK’s Quiet Hours Create a Calmer Shopping Experience for Neurodiverse Shoppers
The effort marks the first initiative by a global retailer to address the needs of neurodiverse shoppers.
Ulta Beauty Blazes into Second Half with Space NK Acquisition, Major K-Beauty Commitment
CEW tapped eight leading female beauty executives to get their take on the deal, and why the K-beauty commitment solidifies the next generation of the category at retail.
Sephora x Lyft New Collab Aims to Glam You Up
In their latest promotion, Sephora is making getting to one of its stores as easy as ordering a Lyft.
Two Salon Masters Merge: Eva Scrivo X Vidal Sassoon
In an era where many salons operate as fragmented collectives of independent stylists, a counterpoint has emerged in Manhattan. Eva Scrivo Salons and Vidal Sassoon have joined forces under one roof at 139 Fifth Avenue. Called Eva Scrivo x Vidal Sassoon, The Salon, the partnership blends heritage with innovation, and technical mastery with artistry. In addition to sharing an address, the collaborators share a vision for what the luxury salon experience means post-pandemic.
Sugared + Bronzed Bets on Retail with Rapid Store Expansion
With 20% year-over-year growth and business booming at their 39 existing stores, Sugared + Bronzed — known for offering high-quality professional spray tans and hair removal services at customer-friendly prices — broadens their reach with an ambitious scaling strategy to open a dozen new stores per year.
Nordstrom Opens First In-Store SkinSpirit Medispa
Nordstrom’s New York flagship is partnering with one of the country’s top aesthetics providers, offering Botox, chemical peels, and more while you shop.
Kecia Steelman is Ready for the Spotlight
The newly named CEO of Ulta Beauty talked in November about some of the executive team’s goals, which include store expansion, greater penetration of Ulta Beauty’s loyalty program, and a big splash in wellness.
Ulta Beauty’s Kecia Steelman Named President and CEO, Succeeding Dave Kimbell
The news of CEO Dave Kimbell’s retirement is the second major executive departure at Ulta Beauty in the past two months.
Sephora Holiday Party Celebrates Founders, Beauty Innovation
On the heels of a successful new holiday campaign, Sephora raises a glass to their community who have been a big part of their success.