Albion to Close Tmall Global Flagship Store in China
The move narrows Albion’s cross-border e-commerce presence in China while leaving its domestic marketplace channels in place.
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Vietnamese Skincare Ingredients: A Complete Glossary of 20 Key Botanicals
Vietnam’s botanical diversity is exceptional. The country spans 15 degrees of latitude – from subtropical mountain forests in the north to the tropical Mekong Delta in the south – producing an extraordinary range of plants with distinct phytochemical profiles shaped by altitude, soil, and rainfall. Vietnamese traditional medicine has drawn on this landscape for centuries….
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Dr. Jart+ Could Return to Korean Ownership in Acquisition Talks
The talks could bring one of K-beauty’s best-known global brands back under Korean control after years inside Estée Lauder’s portfolio.
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Tops Launches Standalone LOOKS Beauty Store in Thailand
Tops will open the first standalone LOOKS store on May 20 at Robinson Lifestyle Srisamarn, marking a strategic shift for the Central Retail-owned beauty and wellness brand. The retailer said the move forms part of a longer-term plan to expand LOOKS to 100 locations across all formats by 2028. Dedicated Beauty Format LOOKS has previously…
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Amorepacific Reopens AMORE YONGSAN Flagship in Seoul
The revamped store adds AI diagnostics, bespoke product services and research-led experiences as Amorepacific pushes deeper into personalised beauty retail.
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China’s Cosmetics Trade Tops $24.8 Billion in 2025
China’s beauty market continued to expand in 2025, with stronger trade flows, rising exports and domestic brands holding a majority market share
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Shiseido Q1 Sales Fall 3% as Brand Performance Diverges
The group’s first-quarter revenue came under pressure from weaker trading conditions and brand-level volatility, even as operating profit improved sharply.
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Guardian Vietnam Adds Four Hanoi Stores in Early 2026 Push
The openings extend Guardian Vietnam’s presence in Hanoi as the health and beauty retailer continues to build out its store network in key urban locations.
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Eternal Beauty Adds Four Stores in China Expansion Push
The latest openings extend the group’s direct-operated retail network in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen as it deepens its presence in China’s premium fragrance market.
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China Flags 44 Non-Compliant Cosmetics Batches
The latest NMPA action adds to compliance pressure in China’s cosmetics market, with sunscreens accounting for nearly half of the affected products.
