This week, I checked in with industry insiders to better understand E.l.f. Beauty's acquisition of Hailey Bieber's Rhode — a $1 billion cash and stock deal announced on Wednesday — including what it signals for M&A this year. Additionally, Unilever opens a new headquarters in New Jersey, Estée Lauder Companies...

After a surprising tumble in Q4, Ulta Beauty’s sales rebound in its 2025 Q1 with growth across fragrance, body care, and sun care, while skin care, hair care and prestige makeup fall flat.

Four months after the devastating Palisades fire, L.A. retail heavyweight Rick Caruso announces his plans to rebuild parts of the community, welcome Elyse Walker into its star space and open again for business as soon as winter 2025.

This week, I checked in with top fitness brand execs from Hercule Studio, Forma Pilates and Bala, as well as market experts, to break down the uptick in supply for luxury fitness equipment. The category has grown thanks to new collections and collaborations from fashion brands like Pucci, Celine, and...

TJX is thriving amid tariffs and economic chaos, CEO Ernie Herrman said during Wednesday’s earnings call. The company reported 3% sales growth and an influx of merchandise from brands looking for cash infusions during this challenging time. The off-price beauty and wellness categories continue to be a successful part of...

Glossy welcomed Jacki Gemelos, a former WNBA player and coach turned sports agent, to the Beauty Podcast. Gemelos discussed the new attention on women's sports and provided context and advice for beauty execs looking to join in on the action.

This week, I checked in with QVC exec Annette Dunleavy to learn about the company’s strategic shift to 24/7 social commerce selling via TikTok Shop and reup of its celebrity-focused over-50 ambassador program. Additionally, executive turnover at ELC-owned MAC Cosmetics, LVMH announces two buzzy new celeb ambassador appointments, and Q1...

Ulta Beauty exec Stacy Coblentz gives Glossy an insider’s look into the retailer’s "Ulta Beauties" associate ambassador program. Made up of 28 in-store associates and two corporate staffers, the group illustrates Ulta’s bottom-up approach to understanding consumer needs and behaviors while tapping into a growing number of content creators already...

Glossy’s beauty team hosted its second live Beauty Debrief on Thursday to discuss the most pressing topics facing the industry today: Fragrance trends and industry shifts, the growing men’s and teen boys’ beauty opportunity, and how brands are navigating tariffs. Listen in now.