Overview
About Sephora
Sephora is a global beauty retailer offering a curated selection of cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances. Owned by LVMH, it operates thousands of stores worldwide and a dominant e-commerce platform.
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Sephora News
Ultra Violette Launches at Sephora in Canada
The innovative Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has officially made its North American debut. As of April 14th, 2024, Canadians can find Ultra Violette’s highly anticipated range of SKINSCREENS at Sephora stores nationwide and online at Sephora.ca. Founded in 2019…
Sephora Korea to Close Stores Amid Financial Losses
Sephora, the renowned French cosmetics retailer, will gradually terminate operations after less than five years of presence in South Korea. Sephora is set to withdraw from the Korean market due to sustained financial losses. This decision marks the end of…
Sephora’s Racial Bias in Retail Study
Sephora has taken a bold step to confront an issue that plagues the industry: racial bias. The beauty giant’s groundbreaking Racial Bias in Retail Study has shed light on the uncomfortable reality that Black and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People…
5 ways Sephora is innovating with technology
Sephora, a global leader in the beauty and personal care industry, has successfully navigated the technological revolution in retail by adopting a digital-first strategy. This approach has allowed Sephora to remain competitive in the face of online giants like Amazon…
Sephora Accelerate 2024: Archived Application Details
Archived application details for Sephora Accelerate’s 2024 cohort. The September 2023 application window has closed.
Proven Skincare Expand Retail Partnership With Sephora
In a significant move for personalized skincare brand, PROVEN has announced the expansion of its unique partnership with leading beauty retailer Sephora. This collaboration marks PROVEN’s debut in retail and Sephora’s initial venture into skincare personalization. The partnership, which was…
Sephora confirms opening of second UK store
Sephora has confirmed plans to open its second store in the United Kingdom. The new store will be located at Westfield Stratford City in London and is expected to open its doors in November 2023. This announcement follows the successful…
Sephora Debuts Recycling Program with Pact Collective
Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, has joined forces with the nonprofit Pact Collective to launch an innovative recycling program called Beauty (Re)Purposed. This initiative aims to tackle the beauty industry’s waste problem by giving hard-to-recycle beauty and wellness packaging a…
Sephora at Kohl’s to open 250 locations in 2023
Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, is set to open 250 new locations at Kohl’s stores throughout 2023. This expansion is part of a strategic partnership between the two companies, which aims to bring prestige beauty products to millions of Kohl’s…
House of M Beauty Secures $2 Million For Retail Expansion
The luxury saffron-infused skincare brand, House of M Beauty founded by Vietnamese immigrant Anne Oliver in 2019, has successfully raised $2 million in just two months. The saffron-infused skincare line is based in Tustin, California, and has gained significant traction…
Rankings
Where Sephora ranks
Research library · 5 reports
Mentioned in RETAILBOSS reports
Explore the studies featuring this brand. Position badges show its place in the report’s published ranking.
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When Luxury Brands Split
The data behind two survival strategies in a fracturing global luxury market.
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Top 10 US Beauty Brands Launching in Dubai and the UAE
US beauty brands entering Dubai and the UAE through strategic retail and distribution partnerships.
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Position #3RETAILBOSS Research
Top Beauty Brands Recommended by AI
A Q1 2026 ranking of beauty brands by estimated share of AI citations across more than 80 consumer prompts.
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The Best Rare Beauty Moments in 2026, So Far
Eleven product, partnership and retail moments that defined Rare Beauty’s first half of 2026.
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The Best Rhode Moments in 2026, So Far
Twelve collaborations, launches and retail expansions that show how Rhode is converting cultural visibility into a global beauty growth platform.
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Insights & Trends
Analysis
Data-led insights and trend observations featuring Sephora.
- Insights · Sep 25, 202663% of U.S. Shoppers Have Walked Away Over a Return Policy, Loop Survey Finds
- Trends · Sep 23, 2026How Beauty Brands Are Choosing Between DTC and Physical Retail
- Insights · Feb 9, 2026Top 10 Beauty Brands by Website Traffic
- Insights · Jan 30, 2026Top 10 Brand Partnerships That Broke the Internet in 2025
- Insights · Jan 15, 2026Top 10 AI-Powered Virtual Try-On Shopping Tech in 2026
- Insights · Sep 6, 2025Rhode’s 2025 Strategic Launch with Sephora and Future Plans
- Insights · Jul 20, 2025Ulta vs. Sephora: Who’s Winning the Beauty Retail Battle
- Trends · Mar 30, 2025Opinion: Malls Have Rebounded Thanks To Beauty Retailers
- Insights · Jul 19, 2024Sephora No 1. preferred beauty shopping destination for Gen Z
