​Covid-19 will continue to influence shopping habits this winter, according to research from Bazaarvoice that said consumers will be more cost-conscious this year due to the effects fo the pandemic on their finances.

As companies work hard to boost the in-store experience, H&M Group’s & Other Stories brand has launched a new vending machine experience in Galeries Lafayette in Paris. 

The cosmetics conglomerate is facing a class action lawsuit from shareholders claiming that the company provided misleading information about its acquisitions of the P&G specialty beauty business and Kylie Cosmetics.

Otto Group's UK online shopping giant Freemans on Wednesday unveiled what it calls a “ground-breaking” new multi-platform retail strategy and rebranding.

Brok, who recently served as the president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Starbucks, will begin his new role with Sephora on September 14, and will report to former CEO, Chris de Lapuente.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, it is a priority for brands and retailers to offer reassurance to their customers and provide an enjoyable purchase route that remains in-line with health and safety measures.

French perfume maker Interparfums forecast on Tuesday annual sales of close to 300 million euros, noting an improvement in order intake suggesting a gradual recovery in business.

​The growing importance of fashion as a key category for Amazon was made even clearer this week as one of its major fashion executives was unveiled as its next UK chief.

Katie Grand, the single most influential UK fashion stylist of the past 20 years, is leaving the magazine she founded, Love, a title within the glossy magazine empire Condé Nast.

​Amazon’s top European executive is leaving at year-end with the current head of devices for Europe at Amazon replacing him. 

Divided into three tiers, each of the 16 recipients will receive thousands in grant funding and advisory support from Glossier. 

The Estée Lauder Companies announced on Friday that Ulta Beauty alum Tara Simon has joined the group as senior vice president and global general manager of the Too Faced brand.

Henkel (owner among others of Fa and Diadermine) is set to buy a majority stake in Invincible Brands Holding, the beauty-sector social commerce specialist that owns HelloBody, Banana Beauty and Mermaid+Me.

​John Lewis has announced the addition of 30+ new brands to its fashion, accessory and beauty offer for the autumn season. Some are already in-store with more due this month and the debuts set to continue into October.

Company executives told employees that the company will re-evaluate skincare and makeup lines for “cultural sensitivity,” examining the use of terms like 'brightening' and 'lightening', according to industry reports.

​The Hut Group has published details of its highly anticipated stock market float with confirmation that it will go ahead with the IPO and that it plans to list on the London Stock Exchange’s main market this month.