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James Manso

Market Editor, Beauty

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Creed’s Amber Collection Breaks New Olfactive Ground

The two fragrances, called Centaurus and Delphinus, launch globally Sept. 4.

Walmart Expands Premium Beauty Offering With New Custom Online Shops

The initial launch entails more than 1,000 products across skin care and hair care.

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Ford Beauty Taps Angelina Jolie to Reignite Lipstick Sales

The Runway Lip Color introduction, as well as appointment of Jolie, are part of a larger effort to bridge Tom…

Hourglass, Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart Reimagine Barneys New York as a SoHo Pop-Up

Hourglass founder and president Carisa Janes tapped the storied retailer's former fashion director and…

Target’s Q2 Growth Boosted by Fashion and Beauty

The retailer's shares leaped more than 11 percent on the back of strong second-quarter sales.

EXCLUSIVE: Tory Burch’s New Fragrance Reflects Her Creative Journey

Sublime, which launches Monday, follows Burch's evolving creative approach to her fashion business.

The 2024 Most Powerful Beauty Brands

As global beauty sales continue to blossom, WWD Beauty Inc rounds up the 45 most powerful brands that are…

Maybelline New York Is the TCS New York City Marathon’s First Cosmetics Partner

The partnership entails a dedicated cheer zone for Maybelline, as well as the brand's own running team, in…

EXCLUSIVE: Huda Kattan Is Reclaiming Huda Beauty’s ‘Soul’ With Total Rebrand and New Foundation Launch

Huda Kattan is rebranding Huda Beauty in tandem with the brand's new foundation launch, which hits Sephora…

Dolly Parton Talks Rhinestones, Lipstick Launch and Country Girls Who ‘Dream of Glamour’

Starting with four lipsticks — one even named Jolene Red — Dolly Beauty is due out Aug. 22.

Macy’s Chief Merchandising Officer Named the Fragrance Foundation’s 2024 Circle of Champions Honoree

Nata Dvir will be honored on Oct. 22.

Prestige Market Hot, While Mass Market Flat in First Half, According to New Report

Circana data shows the beauty market overall coming in at $15.3 billion.

The Ordinary Is Betting on TikTok’s Body Care Boom With Its Newest Products

The foray into body care entails three products and launches Tuesday.

Blake Lively’s Hair Care Brand Follows Her Beauty Philosophy

The brand, Blake Brown, took seven years to bring to fruition and launches at Target Aug. 4.

Beauty Shines Bright Amid Uncertain Backdrop at Cosmoprof North America

Despite larger societal factors giving pause, beauty industry leaders at Cosmoprof North America shared a…