Market & Industry
Estée Lauder and Puig Confirm Merger Talks
A potential combination would deepen Estée Lauder’s fragrance exposure as the group looks to rebalance under pressure in prestige beauty and China.
Landing International Expands K-Beauty Into U.S. Military Retail Channels
The deal gives selected Korean beauty brands access to a global military retail network that Landing International says reaches more than 10 million consumers.
Foreign Investors Rotate Into K-Beauty Despite Broader Korea Selloff
Selective foreign buying in APR and d’Alba Global suggests investors still see export-led K-beauty as a relative growth trade despite wider outflows from South Korean equities.
Ho Chi Minh City Police Warn of Counterfeit Cosmetics Risk
Ho Chi Minh City police have warned that counterfeit cosmetics remain a direct public health risk after authorities moved against a large-scale…
Ulta Expands K-Beauty and Wellness Through Marketplace and Stores
Ulta Beauty has expanded its K-beauty and wellness offerings through a mix of marketplace launches and store rollouts in March 2026. The…
L Catterton Sets $313 Million Japan Investment Target
L Catterton has set a $313 million investment target for Japanese consumer businesses over the next three years. The firm plans to…