Shares of Ulta Beauty tumbled as much as 14.5% on Wednesday after executives flagged a slowdown in demand across categories in the first quarter and stiff competition, weighing on peers.

In what continues to be a burning issue, health & beauty retailer Superdrug is to invest £1 million to ensure sun protection is affordable and high on the list of its customers’ summer essentials.

​​Monogram Capital Partners announced on Tuesday it ha acquired a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, the beauty brand builder whose portfolio includes owned, licensed, and exclusive fragrance and beauty brands. 

Two years after acquiring a stake in Grown Alchemist, L'Occitane Group is divesting its majority stake in the Australian cosmetics brand to private investors, including the former CEO of L'Occitane Group.

Sparxell, a UK plant-based colour creation start-up by Cambridge University academics that has applications in beauty and textiles, has secured £2.5 million from backers including the French beauty giant L’Oréal.

​While Walgreens Boots Alliance was loss-making in Q2, there were positives in its results report, including its UK Boots operation continuing to outperform.

Body care and fragrance brand Le Monde Gourmand announced on Thursday a retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, the United States' largest beauty retailer. 

Sol de Janeiro has entered the sun care category with the launched of its Rio Radiance SPF 50 Sunscreen Collection, with a new campaign starring media personality and model Sofia Richie Grainge.  

Australian skincare brand Aesop, now owned by L’Oréal, has taken us inside its Parisian office, giving FashionNetwork.com the chance to find out how Aesop blends high-end cosmetics with design.

In what’s going to be a ground-breaking 2024, the British Beauty Council (BBCo) is undertaking its biggest ever campaign and Beauty Census research project. 

At the Change Now trade show held in Paris from March 25 to 27, Sephora announced the launch of two labels focused on eco-responsibility: "Clean at Sephora" and "Planet Aware at Sephora".

Dermatologist-backed skincare and makeup brand Clinique announced on Wednesday its debut on the U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store.

​Revolution Beauty upgraded its guidance on Wednesday with the beauty group that has faced some major challenges in the past couple of years saying it has continued to deliver a strong operational performance.

Singapore-based skincare brand Allies of Skin has secured a $20 million investment from Meaningful Partners.

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga announced on Tuesday its European expansion with Sephora across 12 new countries.

Beauty incubator Maesa has announced the appointment of Patricia Huet to the role of chief human resources officer.