Kathryn Hopkins

New York

Senior Beauty Editor at Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

Media Editor @WWD

Articles

Fragrance Sales Are Softening

3 days ago | wwd.com | Jennifer Weil |Kathryn Hopkins

NEW YORK - Is the fragrance effect still in motion? Sales of fragrance - the surprise hero category for beauty since the coronavirus pandemic began - are definitely showing signs of softening. But by how much is the question. A raft of companies' recent first-quarter 2025 earnings are giving a clue, as consumer confidence wanes and purse-strings tighten amid today's fraught geopolitical and social scene.
Church & Dwight Acquires Touchland for Up to $880 Million

4 days ago | wwd.com | Kathryn Hopkins

The beauty M&A market may have slowed down, but deals are still happening. Church & Dwight said Monday it will acquire hand sanitizer brand Touchland for up to $880 million. The consumer goods company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Touchland brand for $700 million, consisting of cash and Church & Dwight stock, and a payment of up to $180 million contingent on the achievement of Touchland's 2025 net sales.
Is L'OrĂ©al Acquiring Medik8?

1 week ago | wwd.com | Kathryn Hopkins |Jennifer Weil |James Manso

NEW YORK - L'Oréal, the world's largest beauty company, has emerged as the front-runner to acquire Medik8, the U.K.-based skin care brand, multiple sources have told WWD. A L'Oréal spokesperson reached Friday said the company does not comment on speculation. A Medik8 representative declined to comment. WWD understands there were other suitors interested in the brand, but that L'Oréal now looks to be the likely buyer.
Is L’Oréal Acquiring Medik8?

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Kathryn Hopkins |Jennifer Weil |James Manso

NEW YORK — L’Oréal, the world’s largest beauty company, has emerged as the front-runner to acquire Medik8, the U.K.-based skin care brand, multiple sources have told WWD. A L’Oréal spokesperson reached Friday said the company does not comment on speculation. A Medik8 representative declined to comment. More from WWD WWD understands there were other suitors interested in the brand, but that L’Oréal now looks to be the likely buyer.
Beauty's Brave New World Emerges on Day Two of the WWD Beauty CEO Summit

1 week ago | wwd.com | Noor Lobad |Emily Burns |James Manso |Jennifer Weil |Kathryn Hopkins

NEW YORK - Day Two of the 2025 Beauty CEO Summit, held Thursday, covered subjects impacting today's beauty industry, which is morphing at warp speed. Speakers at Casa Cipriani South covered subjects including artificial intelligence, tariffs and teen spending - all contributing factors to what's forming the brave new world of beauty.
Coty Reports $71.1M Loss on Skkn Divestiture Amid Q3 Revenue Decline

1 week ago | wwd.com | Kathryn Hopkins

Coty made a $71.1 million loss on the divestiture of Skkn, Kim Kardashian's beauty business, the company said in its third-quarter earnings. Coty, the beauty company behind the likes of Cover Girl, Kylie Cosmetics and Lancaster, took a 20 percent stake in Kardashian's beauty interests in 2022 for $200 million and together they launched Skkn by Kim, a $630, nine-step skin care system.
The Resurgence of the Beauty Marketplace

1 week ago | wwd.com | Kathryn Hopkins

After a spate of failed attempts and nonstarters a few years back, beauty is getting back into the marketplace game. The reason? Amazon's successful push into prestige beauty, as well as the rise of TikTok Shop as a serious player in the ultracompetitive space mean the multivendor platform concept, which entails third-party sellers listing products on a retailer's platform, is back at the forefront of retail.
The EstÃ©e Lauder Cos. Forecasts 9 Percent Drop in Sales in 2025, But Expects Return to Growth Next Year

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Kathryn Hopkins

After scrapping its previous full year forecast, The Estée Lauder Cos. now expects sales to drop by as much as 9 percent in 2025, but sees a return to growth next year. The bigger than expected annual drop comes on the back of a forecasted stronger double-digit net sales decline in the company's global travel retail business in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter compared to the third quarter.
Oddity Raises Full-year Forecast

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Kathryn Hopkins

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Kathryn Hopkins Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 4:15 PM 2 min read Oddity, the parent company of Il Makiage and SpoiledChild, raised its full-year forecast as it shrugged off concerns over the economic backdrop. It now expects net revenue between $235 million and $239 million, representing year-over-year growth between 22 percent and 24 percent. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected between 85 cents and 89 cents.
Oddity Raises Full-year Forecast

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Kathryn Hopkins

Oddity, the parent company of Il Makiage and SpoiledChild, raised its full-year forecast as it shrugged off concerns over the economic backdrop. It now expects net revenue between $235 million and $239 million, representing year-over-year growth between 22 percent and 24 percent. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected between 85 cents and 89 cents. "Our Q125 results exceeded our expectations across all metrics and allow us to raise our full-year outlook.