Ulta Beauty Delivers Q3 Sales Growth
Despite challenges facing the cosmetics category, Ulta Beauty delivered net sales and comparable sales growth in the third quarter.
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Sunbeam Releases Heat Therapy Lineup
Sunbeam, a division of Newell Brands, recently released five new heating pads and wraps that use heat therapy. The new heat therapy products target common, hard-to-treat areas of pain including the back, knee, elbow, arms and legs.
Ulta Beauty Adds Little To Board Of Directors
Ulta Beauty has added Patricia Little, former svp/chief financial officer of The Hershey Company, to its board of directors as an independent director.
Hamilton Beach Launches Brightline Personal Care Brand
Hamilton Beach Brands is launching Brightline, a new personal care brand. Brightline’s ADA-approved electric toothbrushes use sonic technology to lift away plaque and fight surface stains, the company said.
Wahl Holding ‘Man Of The Year’ Contest
As part of Wahl’s annual contest and promotion, now through December 4, 2019, consumers can vote to help determine who has the finest facial hair in America.
Sally Beauty Taps Holt As GVP/Stores
Sally Beauty has appointed April Holt as gvp/stores for the Beauty Systems Group, with a start date of October 28.
Sally Beauty Expands Investment In North Texas
Sally Beauty has revealed plans to expand its investment in North Texas and the surrounding communities with several initiatives.
Housewares, Beauty Drive Helen Of Troy Q2 Revenue Growth
Second quarter consolidated revenue at Helen of Troy increased 5.2% as revenue growth in the company’s Housewares division and Beauty division offset a decline in the Health & Home division.
HomeWorld Forecast 2020: Personal Care
Back to Contents The personal care category continues to see a great deal of momentum as consumers are continually on…
Sally Beauty To Launch Private Label Credit Card
Sally Beauty has signed a multi-year agreement with Alliance Data’s card services business to launch a new private label credit card program for both Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group.
Ulta Beauty Adds Smith To Board Of Directors
Ulta Beauty has appointed Mike Smith, president and chief operating officer of Stitch Fix, to its board of directors.
Waterpik Teams With Celebrity Dentist Chris Strandburg
Waterpik is teaming with reality star and dentist Dr. Chris Strandburg as part of a new campaign to address oral hygiene issues facing Americans.
Bluemercury Founders To Depart Company
Macy’s said that Marla and Barry Beck, founders of the Bluemercury beauty chain which Macy’s acquired in 2015, will transition from the company.
Sally Beauty Appoints Kohn Chief Merchandising Officer
Sally Beauty has appointed Pamela Kohn as svp/chief merchandising officer, with an expected start date of October 1, 2019.
Ulta Reports Strong Q2, But Revises Fiscal Year Outlook
Ulta Beauty reported strong sales growth in the second quarter but lowered previously stated annual sales guidance to refect what company officials called “headwinds” in the U.S. cosmetics market.
Fitbit Launches Bluetooth Scale
Fitbit has expanded its Aria Air collection with the launch of a Bluetooth scale that tracks weight and syncs with its app to calculate one’s body mass index (BMI) and other key health metrics.
Dave Albert, Spectrum Brands
Named to his current position at Spectrum Brands in early 2019, Dave Albert is no stranger to the company nor the consumer products marketplace. At Spectrum, he has held a variety of executive positions including vp/international with the company’s Hardware & Home Improvement Division and vp/gm of Canada and Asia Pacific.
Walgreens, Kroger Expand Product Swapping Pilot Program
To advance a pilot program launched in October of last year, Kroger and Walgreens have launched Walgreens own-brand health and beauty products in 17 Kroger stores across Knoxville, TN, as well as the expansion of Kroger Express and Kroger Pickup at Walgreens stores.
Czarina Tse, CVS, Product Development Manager, Beauty & Personal Care
Maintaining a high level of health and wellness is an obsession for many consumers and retailers today continue to develop new ways to attract shoppers to their stores while also differentiating from their competition.
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Housewares Drives Helen Of Troy Q1 Sales
First quarter consolidated net sales at Helen Of Troy were up mid-single digits as the company’s housewares division reported strong growth in the quarter ended May 31.