Form & Taste

Beauty Retail

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A stylized image showing a bottle of Deepika Padukone's 82°E skincare product being integrated into a Nykaa branded shopping bag, symbolizing the potential acquisition and market expansion.
Beauty

Nykaa in Talks to Acquire Major Stake in Deepika Padukone's 82°E

Beauty retail giant Nykaa is in talks to acquire a major stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare brand 82°E, a development confirmed after reports of the celebrity brand's significant financial downturn. This potential acquisition could provide a crucial lifeline for 82°E and reshape India's competitive beauty landscape.

Sofia Mendes·April 6, 2026
A minimalist bottle of Erly Skincare product on a brightly lit shelf inside an Ulta Beauty store, symbolizing the brand's launch and new beauty retail trends.
Beauty

Ulta Beauty Adds Erly Skincare, Highlighting New Retail Trends

Ulta Beauty is launching Erly Skincare, a dermatologist-founded brand focused on simplified routines, in 750 stores. This partnership highlights a growing consumer demand for gentle, effective products, alongside the continued expansion of K-Beauty in the US.

Sofia Mendes·April 3, 2026