Aiko TanakaGeneral
Boots Fast-Tracks 44 Brands Through Ignite Programme
The UK retailer has achieved turnaround times as fast as eight weeks since launching the initiative in December 2024.
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Aiko TanakaGeneral
COSRX Cuts Amazon Prices up to 41 Percent for October Prime Event
South Korean derma skincare label COSRX is slashing prices across core snail mucin and new peptide formulas for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Maria SantosFashion
Musinsa Seeks 10 Trillion Won Valuation in Listing as Beauty and Overseas Bets Mount
First-half operating profit dropped 11.2 per cent to 52 billion won as offline store openings and logistics spending ate into record revenue.
Maria SantosFashion
South Korea Seizes $3.26 Million in Counterfeit K-Beauty Goods
A domestic broker worked with a Shenzhen factory to distribute fake cosmetics from brands including Beauty of Joseon and Kahi across open online marketplaces.
Rajiv MenonLiving
Asung Daiso Approaches 5 Trillion Won in Sales on Budget K-Beauty Surge
Foreign card transactions doubled in the first eight months of 2026 as Daiso expanded its cosmetics catalogue to 1,900 items priced under 5,000 won.
Wei ZhangFashion
Musinsa Opens Hongdae Beauty Flagship as Daiso Expands Low-Priced Cosmetics
South Korean fashion platform Musinsa has opened a four-storey beauty store in Seoul, while discount chain Daiso posted a 30 per cent rise in cosmetic sales.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
PharmaResearch Rolls Out Rejuran Cosmetics Across 148 Sephora Canada Stores
The nationwide rollout brings eight products, including the Turnover Ampoule and Dual Effect Ampoule, to Sephora Canada’s Skincare Next Big Thing Wall.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Star Leap Overhauls Beauty Sourcing as Global Markets Fragment
Hong Kong supply chain operator Star Leap says diverging consumer habits in Vietnam, Europe, and the United States require buyers to abandon one-size-fits-all inventory models.
Maria SantosFashion
C-Beauty Brands Accelerate Global Expansion with State Support, as K-Beauty Shifts Focus
Chinese beauty brands are rapidly expanding their global footprint, driven by robust domestic growth and government backing. Leading companies like Proya, Florasis, Judydoll, and Yatsen Holding are targeting key markets in the US, Japan, and Southeast Asia,…
Aiko TanakaFashion
K-Beauty Retail Sector in South Korea Undergoes Rapid Transformation
The K-beauty retail landscape in South Korea is experiencing significant changes, moving beyond traditional discounts to incorporate new sales channels like pharmacies. This evolution reflects a dynamic shift in how beauty products are sold and consumed in…
Rajiv Menon
Olive Young’s K-Beauty Brands Set to Conquer Europe with New Gabona Partnership
Korean cosmetics firm, Olive Young, has recently revealed its collaboration with Poland’s Gabona, aiming to steer its product distribution across Europe. Gabona is now set to manage the distribution network of three of Olive Young’s signature brands: Bioheal…
Wei ZhangGeneral
CJ Olive Young & Sephora Join Forces to Propel K-Beauty Brands Globally: A Strategic Expansion in Key Markets
CJ Olive Young, a leading beauty retailer in South Korea, has embarked on a significant global partnership with Sephora, an entity of LVMH, to broaden the international presence of Korean beauty brands. Their strategy primarily revolves around leveraging…
Sarah ChenFashion
K-Beauty Powerhouse Lunabella Pioneer European Expansion with Glamorous Paris Flagship Store
The renowned K-beauty brand, Lunabella, has recently established its first flagship in Europe, labelled as W Lunabella, located in the prestigious Le Marais district of Paris. The Vision of W Lunabella W Lunabella aims to be a one-stop-shop for total beauty…
Wei ZhangFashion
K-Beauty Powerhouse Lunabella Debuts in Europe with Glamorous Flagship Store in Paris
Korean beauty brand Lunabella has launched its inaugural European flagship store, W Lunabella, in Paris’ Le Marais district. This boutique is slated to be a comprehensive beauty solution center, offering not only cosmetics, but also bespoke consultations,…
Minjun ParkFashion
K-Beauty Boom: CJ Olive Young Records Massive Surge in Tourist Spending
CJ Olive Young, a South Korean retailer, has experienced a significant surge in sales from international patrons at its physical locations throughout the country. According to the company, between January and November, foreign visitors contributed to a…
Aiko TanakaFashion
K-Beauty Powerhouse CJ Olive Young Breaks into US Market with First Store in California
South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young has announced plans to expand into the North American market with the opening of its inaugural store in Pasadena, California, scheduled for May. This move signifies a calculated venture of K-beauty brands into the global…