In a new tech initiative, U.K.-based Lush is rolling out an open-source point of sale system to help the company control more of its business. Currently located in 110 stores across Germany, the U.K. and Japan, the company has slowly been rolling out its own POS software throughout 2019.

Lorac, the professional cosmetics brand founded in 1995 by celebrity makeup artist Carol Shaw, has been undergoing a transformation since its acquisition by Markwins Beauty Brands in June 1995. The goal for the beauty brand is to achieve $100 million in annual sales within by 2018.

Between Nov. 13 and 21, the fragrance company held an invite-only pop-up in Greenwich Village called “My Bloom.” It was meant to demonstrate how fine fragrances and their creation are changing for current and prospective clients.

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the media brand is opening a one-day experiential retail pop-up featuring three beauty brands, E.l.f. Cosmetics, and CBD brands Seventh Sense and Nature's Way.

It is not the typical path for designers to launch with skin care first. Typically, designers start with fragrance, then makeup and finally skin care, if at all. The challenge for designers, however, is that they are not known to be innovators in category.

Faced with stiff competition and an earlier-than-ever holiday season, beauty brand Beekman 1802 has rolled out a new strategy to cut through the noise. With Thanksgiving falling later in November than previous years, Beekman 1802 was prompted to launch its theme (“Special Deliveries”) on Nov. 1.

On Monday, Coty Inc. announced that it had acquired a 51% stake in Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million. This suggests the digitally native celebrity brand is being used to resuscitate the beauty conglomerate’s portfolio.

From Nov. 13-15, decision makers from the beauty and wellness industries gathered at the Glossy Beauty and Wellness Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. There, they discussed navigating retail and influencer marketing, keeping up with digital channels while maintaining an offline presence and establishing a brand’s DNA effectively.

The curler, called Unbound Cordless Auto Curler, will be followed up by the launch of a 2-in-1 styler and a straightener by December. Conair is trying to appeal to younger consumers by underscoring that its latest products are time-saving and travel-friendly.