EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 5 MIN
Wella Files to Go Public, Sephora Lands on TikTok Shop
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Wella files for US IPO. Cosmetics Business reports the OPI and GHD owner has filed to list in the US, which would put a multi-brand beauty portfolio under quarterly public reporting. (Cosmetics Business) Sephora to launch pilot storefront on TikTok Shop US. Cosmetics Business reports the LVMH-owned retailer debuts "Sephora Drop Shop" this month, placing a prestige assortment alongside TikTok's creator-led beauty sellers. (Cosmetics Business) Estée Lauder names Boxford president of luxury brands. WWD Beauty reports Justin Boxford takes over Lauder's luxury beauty brands as La Mer president Sandra Main retires at yearend. (WWD Beauty) China forecast splits domestic and global beauty strategies. McKinsey projects 6% annual growth in China's beauty market through 2028, per Personal Care Insights, but recent earnings show domestic and international players reading it differently. (https://www.personalcareinsights.com) Also moving today: Exclusive: K-beauty’s Nooni to make US retail debut with Target (Cosmetics Business) Amouage Raises Concentration Stakes With Decision 42 and Overture 41 (WWD Beauty) Exclusive: Jo Malone London breaks into dog grooming with Orange & Cedarwood Dog Shampoo (Cosmetics Business) Get Beauty in Five in your inbox every weekday: https://beautyinfive.com
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Wella filed for a US IPO on August 31, per Cosmetics Business, posting net income of 2.7 million dollars on revenue of 2.94 billion for the year ended June 30, with pricing and timing still unannounced. Sephora debuts on TikTok Shop September 19 with a monthly Drop Shop, Estee Lauder names Justin Boxford global president of its luxury beauty brands as Sandra Main retires at yearend, and Personal Care Insights reads China's growth as splitting Mao Geping and Proya's strategies apart. Also moving: Nooni's US Target debut, Amouage's 550 dollar extraits, and a Jo Malone London dog shampoo.
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