Beauty

Q3 2026 Health & Beauty: Growth Shifts Toward Services, Distribution and Trust

Craig Patterson -
Canadian health and beauty retailers entered Q3 2026 with strong sales, expanding pharmacy services and new beauty formats. The report examines national distribution, standalone stores and wellness concepts, with repeat purchasing and service utilization emerging as the next commercial tests.

Donatella Versace and REVOLVE launch joint venture focused on beauty and fashion

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new business will combine Donatella's creative direction and cultural influence with REVOLVE’s digital commerce platform, technology, consumer intelligence and operating capabilities.

Adopt Parfums plans five new stores as Canadian expansion continues

Mario Toneguzzi -
Ideal spaces for the brand in its expansion range from 500 to 850 square feet. making Adopt a fit for a variety of regional mall environments.

Naturium expands Sephora presence in Canada and Mexico

Mario Toneguzzi -
The brand, which is owned by e.l.f. Beauty, began selling through Sephora in both markets Sept. 9, with Naturium products now available at Sephora Canada stores nationwide and online, while its Mexican launch is exclusive to Sephora Mexico stores and its website.

Maybelline New York taps four Canadian artists to rework iconic jingle in new campaign (Videos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The campaign, called The Power of Maybe: The Canadian Jingle Reimagined, launched this week and features Nicolina, Liz Lokre, Naomi and Tia Wood, with each artist interpreting the jingle through her own music and approach to self-expression.

Khloé Kardashian fragrance portfolio expands into Sephora in U.S. and Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The products will be sold in 1,300 Sephora U.S. and Sephora Kohl's locations, while Sephora will be the exclusive retailer for the fragrances in Canada.

Huda Beauty teams with Cardi B on new Ultra Snatched makeup collection

Mario Toneguzzi -
The launch campaign, called "Snatched Baddies," features Kattan and Cardi B and is rolling out across social media, digital channels and stores.

Skin Excellence Medspa offers 30% discount as it launches influencer partnership program

Mario Toneguzzi -
The initiatives give the clinic two approaches to attracting customers: a price reduction across its service menu and a partnership program designed to generate promotional content through local creators.

Chanel Opens New Beauty Boutique at Toronto Pearson Airport

Craig Patterson -
Chanel opens a standalone Fragrance & Beauty boutique at Toronto Pearson as the luxury brand expands its Canadian retail presence.

Canadian Retail Hiring Rebounds, but Labour Market Remains Uneven

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail hiring is recovering, but employers face challenges involving wages, specialized talent, part-time work and career progression, says Suzanne Sears.

Clinique Canada partners with AFC Toronto, Canadian Women & Sport on campaign aimed at keeping girls in sport

Mario Toneguzzi -
The partnership comes as Canadian Women & Sport points to research showing declining participation among teenage girls despite growing visibility for women's professional sports.

Medik8 to launch in all Sephora Canada stores as part of North American expansion

Mario Toneguzzi -
Products will become available online at Sephora Canada beginning Aug. 11 and in all 147 Sephora Canada stores starting Aug. 14.

Why visual search is reshaping beauty personalization: Pinterest (Opinion)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Beauty consumers have never had more choice, yet finding the right product can feel harder than ever.

Curion research identifies four hurdles slowing consumer shift to sustainable beauty products

Mario Toneguzzi -
The research found consumers closely associate natural ingredients with sustainability.

SalonCentric Canada to acquire Cantin Beauté assets in Quebec

Mario Toneguzzi -
The deal will add 25 professional-only stores and 132 employees to SalonCentric Canada’s operations, strengthening L’Oréal Canada’s distribution network in Quebec and broadening access to professional salon products across the country.

HBFace announces expansion into London, Ontario with new studio opening

Mario Toneguzzi -
The brand is known for its personalized brow services, skincare, makeup, and curated beauty products designed to simplify routines.

Sephora Canada launches Toronto Tempo partnership platform tied to WNBA team’s inaugural season

Mario Toneguzzi -
The initiative, called "Pretty Badass," will feature Toronto Tempo players, coaches and Canadian athletes as part of a national campaign aimed at highlighting athletes both on and off the court.

Sephora Canada to open its first-ever small store in Kitsilano, Vancouver

Mario Toneguzzi -
The opening marks Sephora Canada's 147th store nationwide.

L’Oréal Canada announces appointment of Stéphane Bérubé as President and CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
L'Oréal Canada Canada is a subsidiary of the L'Oréal Group, the world's leading beauty company.

Canadian luxury beauty retailer Rennaï launches e-commerce platform across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Rennaï said the website introduces a refined and intuitive experience, allowing users to explore a carefully selected range of brands.

SHEIN Opening Toronto Pop-Up in Former Zara Queen West Space

Lee Rivett -
SHEIN is opening a Toronto pop-up inside the former Zara store on Queen Street West as the retailer expands its experiential retail strategy across Canada.

Three Ships challenges ‘natural’ and ‘clean’ beauty claims in Toronto campaign

Mario Toneguzzi -
The biggest issue is that there is no standardized definition across the industry at all. 

Cake Beauty expands retail footprint in Canada with Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart rollout

Mario Toneguzzi -
Cake started in 2003 out of the kitchen of the founder Heather Reier, who wanted to create some products that were “delicious, indulgent, but also clean.”

BYOMA expands retail footprint in Canada with launch in Sephora stores

Mario Toneguzzi -
BYOMA's global community exceeds two million members, supported by more than 109 clinical trials and 130,000 skin measurements conducted across clinical studies and AI-driven skin analysis.

TYPEBEA launches in Canada through exclusive Sephora retail partnership

Mario Toneguzzi -
Co-founded by beauty entrepreneur Anna Lahey and recording artist Rita Ora, the brand’s Canadian entry centres on scalp-focused products positioned to address common hair concerns.
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