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Beauty Industry

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Bethenny Frankel, Chief Brand Officer of DpHue, holding a product in a modern salon, symbolizing her investment and strategic role in the at-home hair color brand.
Beauty Dossier

Bethenny Frankel takes stake in at-home hair color brand DpHue

Bethenny Frankel isn't merely endorsing DpHue; she's actively reshaping, remarketing, and remessaging the entire at-home hair color brand as its new Chief Brand Officer, with projected sales increases

Beatriz Almeida·June 29, 2026
Diverse hands holding L'Oréal refillable beauty products, symbolizing a commitment to sustainable beauty and environmental consciousness.
Beauty Dossier

L'Oréal World Refill Day Expands to Promote Sustainable Beauty

Despite L'Oréal projecting a 34% sales growth for its refillable products between 2024 and 2025, a striking 58% of consumers remain unaware that beauty product refills are even an option.

Akio Mori·June 15, 2026
Capsum and KKT Labs leaders shake hands, symbolizing the acquisition and future of U.S. beauty product innovation.
Runway Report

Capsum acquires KKT Labs to boost U.S. beauty product innovation

Krupa Koestline, founder of the newly acquired KKT Labs, has been immediately named CEO of Capsum USA, according to WWD .

Beatriz Almeida·June 9, 2026
William Smolen, the newly appointed CEO of Caliray, stands in a modern office, looking out at a city skyline, ready to lead the beauty brand's expansion.
Market Watch

Caliray Appoints William Smolen as New CEO for Expansion

Caliray, a beauty brand already in 800 Sephora at Kohl's locations, has just named William Smolen as CEO to spearhead its 'next phase of growth'.

Akio Mori·June 5, 2026
Representatives from Estée Lauder and Puig in a tense boardroom negotiation over the Charlotte Tilbury beauty brand.
The Well-Lived Life

Estée Lauder, Puig in Charlotte Tilbury Merger Discussions

Charlotte Tilbury, a beauty brand now commanding a US$4.

Beatriz Almeida·May 20, 2026