Dyson Appoints Krueger CEO
Dyson has appointed Roland Krueger as its new CEO, effective immediately. Krueger succeeds Jim Rowan who, after almost eight years with Dyson, has decided to step down.
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Ulta Beauty To Keep All Stores Temporarily Closed
As a precautionary measure, Ulta Beauty has decided that all stores will remain temporarily closed until it is safe to reopen. The company will continue to consider available guidance provided by federal, state, and local government and health officials when making decisions to reopen stores.
Sally Beauty Names Cormier SVP/Finance
Sally Beauty has appointed Marlo Cormier, as svp/finance and chief accounting officer, and as a member of the senior leadership team.
Sally Beauty To Temporarily Close Stores
Sally Beauty will temporarily close its customer-facing store operations at all stores in the U.S. and Canada due to COVID-19 through at least April 9.
Updated: Bed Bath & Beyond To Temporarily Close Majority Of Its Stores
Update: Bed Bath & Beyond has updated its COVID-19 response. By Monday morning, March 23, 2020, the company will temporarily close all its retail banner stores across the U.S. and Canada, other than its buybuy Baby and Harmon Face Values stores, subject to state and local regulations.
Ulta Beauty To Temporarily Close Stores
As a precautionary measure due to the coronavirus, Ulta Beauty will temporarily close all of its stores effective 6:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020 until at least March 31, 2020. However, most stores will continue to be outlets for buy online and pick up in store as allowed by local and state regulations, and all consumers can continue to shop through the Ulta Beauty app or online.
Ulta Beauty Delivers Solid Q4
Ulta Beauty delivered a solid fourth quarter and fiscal year, as the beauty retailer said it enhanced its omnichannel capabilities and expanded market share.
Wahl Presents New Men’s Grooming Tools
Wahl is presenting several new men’s grooming tools that have launched at retail, including the Groomsman Pro All in One groomer and the Lifeproof clipper.
Simplehuman Adds New Sensor Mirror
Simplehuman has introduced its latest cosmetic mirror design, the Sensor Mirror Trio Max. The company said it is targeting the personal care and beauty market for growth.
Sally Beauty Comps, Earnings Slip In Q1
The shortened holiday season and technology woes hurt Sally Beauty Holdings in the first quarter, the company reported.
Sephora Expanding Store Footprint
Sephora said it will open 100 new store locations across North America in 2020, marking the largest single-year North American expansion in the retailer’s history.
Sally Beauty Elects Baer, Flur To Board Of Directors
Sally Beauty has elected two retail executives to its board of directors: Timothy Baer, former evp/chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Target; and Dorlisa Flur, former chief strategy and transformation officer of Southeastern Grocers.
Spectrum Brands Net Sales Decline In Q1
Spectrum Brands reported results from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 ended December 29, 2019, with overall net sales slightly decreasing although the company saw growth in its home and personal care division.
CVS Launching HealthHub Stores In Philadelphia
As part of an ongoing format rollout, CVS Health is introducing 13 HealthHub stores to Philadelphia and nearby southern New Jersey communities.
Helen Of Troy Completes Drybar Acquisition
Helen of Troy has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Drybar Products LLC, for approximately $255 million in cash, subject to certain customary closing adjustments.
Ulta Beauty’s Dillon To Serve As RILA Chairperson
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) said that Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon will serve as the new chairperson of the association’s board of directors, following an election that took place at RILA’s semi-annual board of directors meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sally Beauty Boosts Digital Operation With Metz, Lakshmi
Sally Beauty Holdings has appointed Kevin Metz vp/e-commerce and Vanathy Lakshmi vp/digital product.
NPD: Housewares Strong Amid Sluggish Holiday Sales
The NPD Group reported that holiday sales for key general merchandise categories it covers were up just 0.2% in 2019 versus 2018, according to weekly point-of-sales results, although critical housewares segments were strong.
Helen Of Troy Fuels Q3 Sales Growth
Helen of Troy reported robust sales growth for its third quarter, as the designer, developer and marketer of housewares, health and home, and beauty products prepared to close its recent acquisition of Drybar.
HiMirror Advances Cosmetic Mirror Lineup
HiMirror, a beauty tech brand from New Kinpo Group, has introduced its latest cosmetic mirrors at CES 2020.