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Kathryn Hopkins

Senior Editor, Beauty

Kathryn Hopkins is Senior Beauty Editor at WWD and Beauty Inc, covering earnings, deals and trends in the sector. She joined WWD in 2017 and has held a number of positions including Media Editor and Finance Editor. Previously, she was Economics and Real Estate Correspondent at The Times of London and before that a senior press officer at the U.K. Finance Ministry. She began her career as an economics reporter at The Guardian in London. Originally from Wales, Hopkins holds a bachelors in French, Russian and European studies from the University of Bath and a masters in journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London.

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The Evolution of Promotions in Beauty

Retailers and brands are becoming louder around promotions, while consumers are increasingly hunting down…

EXCLUSIVE: Violette_FR Lands Series B Funding

The round was led by Silas Capital, alongside Experienced Capital.

Bath & Body Works Stock Jumps 17 Percent on Back of Raised Full-year Forecast

The retailer is forecasting a smaller drop in sales.

Helen of Troy Acquires Olive & June for $240 Million

Olive & June's 2024 net revenue is expected to be approximately $92 million.

All the Beauty M&A Deals of 2024

A list of all the beauty investments and acquisitions in 2024.

E.l.f. Beauty Rubbishes Short Seller’s Claims

Muddy Waters revealed it has taken a short position in the beauty retailer, claiming E.l.f. materially…

Ulta Beauty’s CMO Monica Arnaudo to Retire in 2025

She stepped into the role in 2019, having joined the company in 2017.

E.l.f. Beauty’s CEO on How Its Culture Drives Its Success

Tarang Amin said a key part is for all employees to enjoy the fruits of their labor, creating a compensation…

Olaplex Misses Wall Street Sales Forecast, Lowers Annual Guidance

Investments in marketing have not yet led to an increase in demand.

Oddity Reports Third-quarter Sales Rise, Lifts Full-year Forecasts

Net revenue is now expected to come in between $642 million and $644 million.

E.l.f. Beauty’s Sales Continue to Surge

The mass beauty brand's sales have risen consecutively for 23 quarters.

Coty’s Prestige Sales Rise, but Mass Declines

Overall, net revenues grew 2 percent to $1.67 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Fashion Remains Cautious on President-elect Trump While Wall Street Celebrates

The stock market took a big step up, but the fashion industry is wary of higher tariffs and more.

Beauty Brand Trinny London Pops Up in New York

Founder and CEO Trinny Woodall is hoping will turn into a permanent fixture.

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Stanleick Joins Kenvue

The longtime beauty executive has been named president of skin health and beauty in North America, Europe…