Sephora
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History of Sephora
23 dated events · 4 types
2026
Press · Retail footprint
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
Sephora announced a shop‑in‑shop concept called “Sephora at M&S” for select Marks & Spencer stores and M&S.com.
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora Taps John Legend for Original Holiday Anthem
Sephora tapped John Legend to compose an original holiday anthem called “Here It Is” for its European holiday campaign.
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora Leans Into Monthly Drops to Win on TikTok Shop
Sephora launched a monthly‑drop initiative on TikTok Shop to connect brands, creators and consumers.
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Press · Product & marketing
EXCLUSIVE: Laura Geller Returns to Brick-and-mortar With Nationwide Launch in Sephora at Kohl’s
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora Taps Chinese Idol Brand Goodbai for Cowboy-themed Collaboration
Sephora partnered with Chinese idol brand Goodbai for the Cowboy-themed Goodees Twinkle Denim collaboration launching in Sephora and Goodbai stores.
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Sephora opens first Glasgow store as UK expansion accelerates
Sephora has opened the doors to its first Glasgow store at Silverburn
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Press · Retail footprint
Why Mikayla Nogueira Chose Sephora
Sephora will host the retail debut of POV Beauty, the label founded by former Ulta Beauty employee Mikayla Nogueira.
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora to Launch 19 Olive Young-Curated K-Beauty Brands Across More Than 500 U.S. Stores
Sephora and CJ Olive Young announced on August 4 that they will launch 19 Olive Young-curated K-beauty brands in the United States as the first market activation under their global retail partnership.
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora names 12 beauty brands to accelerator cohort
Sephora announced 12 beauty brands selected for its Accelerate accelerator cohort.
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Press · Retail footprint
Sephora added the UK biotech beauty label Ruka Hair extensions, the first addition to a new category the retailer created.
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Press · Retail footprint
Sephora introduces store quiet hours
Sephora will lower music and screen displays during specific hours after a successful pilot in eight markets.
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Sephora announces 'Sephora summer' and reveals opening dates for four new stores
Sephora announced its 'Sephora summer' campaign and revealed opening dates for four new store launches in the UK.
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One/Size Bets on the Middle East With 92-Door Sephora Rollout
Sephora announced a 92‑door rollout in the Middle East as part of its expansion plan.
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Press · Product & marketing
Makeup by Mario, Sephora Team Up on Content Series
Sephora teamed up with Mario Dedivanovic for a new episodic content series.
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Press · Corporate
Sephora to introduce safeguards on marketing anti-ageing skincare to children
Sephora will implement new safeguards on the marketing of anti-ageing skincare products to children following a regulatory investigation.
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora Is Launching Its App in ChatGPT
Sephora announced it is launching its app integrated with ChatGPT, with the pilot first kicking off in the U.S.
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Press · Product & marketing
Sephora Signs On as Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY™: 2026 Season Kicks Off in Shanghai
Sephora announced an official partnership with F1 ACADEMY™ as the series' Official Partner and Official Beauty Retail Partner on March 11, 2026.
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2021
History · Corporate
Sephora acquires Feelunique.com
Sephora agreed to purchase Feelunique.com in July 2021.
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1998
History · Retail footprint
Sephora opens first American store
Sephora opened its first American store in New York City in 1998.
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1997
1970
History · Retail footprint
Sephora opens first store in Paris
Sephora opened its first store in Paris in August 1970.
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1969
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