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James Manso

Market Editor, Beauty

James Manso is the beauty market editor at WWD and Beauty Inc. Previously, he was the beauty reporter for WWD and Beauty Inc. He has also written for V Magazine and Byrdie.com, covering fashion, beauty and culture. He is an alumni of NYU's College of Arts and Sciences, where he studied journalism and French. James is a San Diego native and an avid runner.

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The brand will debut at Sephora this month with six products.

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Analysts and retailers weigh in on the beauty industry's year ahead, which looks unencumbered by broader…

EXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Tilbury Goes Into Ulta Beauty

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The hair tools and accessories company was founded in 1907.

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Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

EXCLUSIVE: True Beauty Ventures Invests in Iris&Romeo, Which Heads to Sephora

The brand of skin care-makeup hybrids will be using the infusion to support its launch at Sephora this month.

EXCLUSIVE: Khloé Kardashian to Create Fragrances With Luxe Brands

The partnership will culminate in a brand launch in the latter half of 2024.

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