​Beauty tech may be closely linked in many consumers’ minds to virtual try-on, but in 2023, companies are launching more ambitious initiatives to boost inclusivity, personalisation and salon experiences at home.

In 2023, French ready-to-wear label Sézane is celebrating its 10th birthday, an anniversary that will coincide with the launch of a beauty line focused on make-up.

​British Beauty specialist Warpaint London saw ongoing buoyant trading in Q4 and said its full-year 2022 results will be ahead of expectations, with the firm calling out its US performance as particularly strong.

The new beauty destination offers a unique curation of the best in beauty from both established and emerging brands, local and international.

​Private-equity firm Carlyle Group said on Tuesday it acquired a majority stake in Indian beauty care and wellness solutions provider VLCC.

Victoria Beckham released some details about its latest set of accounts last week, but now that the full accounts report has been filed, we can see some more detail around what happened in its latest financial year.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection in coming weeks, people familiar with the matter said, following poor sales and an inability to compete with large online and big-box retailers. 

Starco Brands announced on Thursday a definitive agreement to acquire hypoallergenic fragrance maker Skylar. 

Lubomira Rochet, who led L'Oréal's digital division for seven years, is joining the board of American cosmetics group Coty. 

US cosmetics group Estée Lauder is building a new team for the Balmain Beauty license, and has appointed Hans Dorsinville, a stylist committed to inclusivity, as creative director.

​Thursday was a good day for UK festive season trading updates with Next and B&M both reporting strong figures in the morning and beauty retail giant Boots joining them later in the day

Space NK saw its turnover rising in its latest year, reaching £119.1 million. That compared to £111.8 million in the previous period, which had included the sales from a subsidiary it sold for a profit of £83.1 million.

In-store retail and sustainable digital transformation are expected to be top retail technology trends to watch in 2023, according to a new report by Perfect Corp. 

Currently in charge of the consumer division in France, Céline Brucker, has just been appointed general manager of L'Oréal France. She will be succeeding Hervé Navellou, who is becoming president of L'Oréal France. 

​The return of customers to physical stores may have been good news for many companies, but it was bad for Manchester-based cosmetics business Beauty Bay

​There may be a cost-of-living crisis raging as the backdrop to most consumer shopping decisions at present, but UK consumers are still happy to pay for quality, with 79% prepared to do so over anything else.