L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division announces key appointments
These moves highlight the division’s ongoing focus on innovation, education, category leadership, and long-term growth in the professional salon industry.
Beauty
People Who Made a Difference: Amiee Bayer-Thomas, chief retail officer, Ulta Beauty
Bayer-Thomas’ ability to anticipate the needs of consumers, coupled with her understanding of what a retailer needs to do to satisfy them, qualifies her as one of MMR’s People Who Made a Difference for 2025.
Game Face Grooming and NBALAB team up for sneaker cleaning innovation
Multi-year licensing deal launches with six iconic NBA franchises.
Bearded and benevolent: Kevin Simmons wins Wahl beard contest
The Wahl Benevolent Beards Contest honors men who pair good grooming with goodwill, recognizing those who make their communities better — or “bearder” — places to live.
Coffee Chat: Rebecca Brown, E.T. Browne
Rebecca Brown, VP of marketing at E.T. Browne, explains how Palmer’s combines heritage, innovation, and digital engagement to craft indulgent yet accessible self-care experiences.
L’Oréal to buy Kering’s beauty division in $4.6 billion deal
The French beauty giant will acquire Kering’s House of Creed and secure licenses for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga fragrances, marking a major luxury beauty alliance.
U.S. Beauty market trends: Mass beauty gains greater appeal as consumers seek value-driven efficacy
By Jennifer Famiano, beauty industry analyst at Circana
NIQ: U.S. beauty sales surge
The U.S. beauty market is expanding quickly, with online sales rising by 21 percent, according to NIQ’s latest State of Beauty report.
L’Oréal announces sweeping leadership changes
L’Oréal has unveiled a series of senior leadership changes effective January 1, 2026.
eos names Soyoung Kang president to drive next phase of growth
Kang joined eos in 2018 as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer and has been key to transforming the company into a leading mass body care brand in the U.S.
Neutrogena launches first-ever holiday advent calendar
Neutrogena’s 7 Days of Skincare Holiday Gift Set features seven bestselling essentials in an advent calendar format, making it a perfect under-$30 gift this season.
Palmer’s debuts three products, expands skincare portfolio
Indulge in Paradise: New Tahitian Vanilla Skincare.
Ulta Beauty opens its first stores in Mexico, marking its debut internationally
“Entering Mexico represents a bold and exciting step for Ulta Beauty as we bring our unparalleled assortment and inclusive shopping experience to beauty lovers in this significant international market.”
Now trending at Kroger: Autumn beauty routine shake-up
A lineup of new wellness, beauty and makeup products is hitting the aisles.
