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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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Elemis to Launch at Sephora U.S.

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The mass beauty company once again beat Wall Street forecasts in the third quarter.

Coty Inks Beauty License Deal With Marni

The partnership will begin with fragrance.

Rennaï, a New Luxe Beauty Retail Concept in Montreal With International Ambitions

It's set to open its doors at the upcoming Royalmount development of retail, offices and hospitality spaces…

Natura & Co. Mulls Avon International Spin-off

The Brazilian company recently sold both The Body Shop and Aesop as it focuses on its home market.

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The Clinique owner just unveiled a restructuring plan.

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The skin care brand has made a philanthropic commitment of $5 million over seven years.

Ulta Beauty Has Invested in an AI Hair Care Technology Company

The investment was made through Ulta's digital innovation fund, Prisma.

Shine Ventures Makes Seed Investment in Minthub

The angel investment firm was founded by Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward of Shine Talent Group.

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Both licenses have been renewed for more than 20 years.

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The Australian brand has eyes on North America.