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New Ulta Beauty Initiatives Promote Well-Being for Women and Teens

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The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the beauty retailer, is committing more than $3 million this year to nonprofit partners focused on the mental health and well-being of women and teens. As the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., As the largest beauty retailer in the U.S.,

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How to Make your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly

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With that in mind, one habit to consider paying extra attention to is your beauty routine. A recent report states that brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers. Packaging Takes Center Stage So what does sustainable beauty really mean?

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How Olive Young dominates K-beauty by boosting small brands

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In the past decade, Korean cosmetic companies have become formidable players in the beauty industry. Famed for the latest in product development and cutting-edge formulations that can rival the West, K-beauty products are now renowned worldwide. Here’s why Olive Young is the one to watch for the beauty industry.

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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

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Wellness has become a priority for people in the wake of the pandemic as evidenced by the surge in demand for health and well-being products, which is projected to reach $5.2 Priceline is another Australian pharmacy that has increased its foothold in the beauty and wellness space under the ownership of retail conglomerate Wesfarmers.

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Fleeting beauty: Inside the downward spiral of BWX

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To say health and beauty conglomerate BWX has had a difficult few years could be an understatement. After purchasing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of successful beauty brands and platforms, the business, which was valued at $860 million five years ago, is now worth about $36 million. It’s a long story. What went wrong?

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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

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[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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BWX goes vegan: Beauty giant snaps up online eco startup Flora & Fauna

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Manufacturing and consumer goods company BWX is branching out beyond natural beauty into vegan and cruelty-free products with its acquisition of leading eco-friendly online retailer Flora & Fauna. Besides beauty, they include personal care, lifestyle, baby & kids, pet, food & health. million and $30.8