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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…
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estée Lauder Agrees to $210 Million Settlement in China Daigou Lawsuit
The settlement closes a major shareholder case tied to Estée Lauder’s historic reliance on grey-market sales in China and Hainan duty-free channels.