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James Manso

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Clark’s Botanicals Expands Retail Footprint

The retail expansion comes as the products are resonating strongly across channels.

Bubble Skincare Taps Centerview to Explore Deal Options

Founder and chief executive officer Shai Eisenman said she was thinking about "how to build the strongest…

Guerlain’s Shalimar Gets 100th Anniversary Exhibition

Called "Shalimar Centennial: 100 Years of Love," the exhibition will open Nov. 5 at the Waldorf Astoria New…

Meet Notewrks, Snif’s New Subbrand

Targeted to younger, male consumers, the brand is launching direct-to-consumer on Dec. 4.

Latinas in Beauty Hits First Anniversary, Appoints Advisory Board

The industry organization, cofounded by Emily Perez, Margarita Arriagada and Nadine Tapia, is bringing on a…

Cakes Body’s New President Comes From L’Oréal

Erica Culpepper, a veteran of the beauty conglomerate, has joined Cakes Body as its first president.

KilgourMD Closes $5 Million Investment Round

The round was led by Willow Growth Partners.

Mary Phillips’ Multifaceted Path to M.Ph

At the WWD LA Beauty Forum, Phillips outlined her wide-ranging career path and how it culminated in the…

Jerrod Blandino, Jeremy Johnson Talk Product, Getting Back to Beauty

The cofounders of Polite Society on their gut-first approach to product and whether or not they'd ever sell…

Keren Bartov Lands Stateside

The aesthetician is making her U.S. debut with Bergdorf Goodman.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Focuses on Brand Elevation, Complications, Storytelling

CEO Jérôme Lambert, nearing a year since he returned to the company, sees a complicated — yet bright — future…

The Facial Massage Studio Taking Social Media Feeds by Storm

Budding entrepreneur Katya Young has become New York's go-to for buccal massage.

EXCLUSIVE: Nia Long Is Estée Lauder’s New Brand Ambassador

Long is the first brand ambassador for Estée Lauder specific to North America.

Ariana Grande’s R.e.m. Beauty Debuts Wicked Collection

The collection hit $1 million in sales after three hours online, according to chief executive officer André…

EXCLUSIVE: The Body Shop Returns to the U.S.

Focused on its own website and Amazon as sales channels, the company is reentering the region.