Thailand’s government and private sector are expanding wellness tourism initiatives to attract affluent international travellers and strengthen the country’s tourism-driven economy.

Water filtration company BRITA Group has made its first investment in the beauty sector, taking a minority stake in UK-based shower filtration brand Hello Klean.

LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton plans to invest around ¥50 billion (US$313 million) in Japanese consumer businesses over the next three years.

Wellness brand Cymbiotika has partnered with Ulta Beauty, launching its supplements-focused “beauty-from-within” products across the retailer’s online and physical stores.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is expanding into the UK and several European markets, launching its Joybuy platform to compete with established players such as Amazon.

Ulta Beauty plans to launch an exclusive brand assortment on TikTok Shop as part of its digital growth strategy.

THE WHAT? Amorepacific has launched an AI-powered shopping app, Amore Mall, on OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform.

Algerian e-commerce and on-demand services startup Yassir has acquired the Uno retail chain from Cevital Group.

Henkel has warned that it expects a slower start to 2026 due to weak consumer sentiment and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Ulta Beauty reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results and provided growth guidance for fiscal 2026.

Yatsen Holding has entered into an agreement to raise approximately US$120 million through a private placement of convertible senior notes and warrants.