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Beauty Industry

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Capsum and KKT Labs leaders shake hands, symbolizing the acquisition and future of U.S. beauty product innovation.
Runway Report

Capsum acquires KKT Labs to boost U.S. beauty product innovation

Krupa Koestline, founder of the newly acquired KKT Labs, has been immediately named CEO of Capsum USA, according to WWD .

Beatriz Almeida·June 9, 2026
William Smolen, the newly appointed CEO of Caliray, stands in a modern office, looking out at a city skyline, ready to lead the beauty brand's expansion.
Market Watch

Caliray Appoints William Smolen as New CEO for Expansion

Caliray, a beauty brand already in 800 Sephora at Kohl's locations, has just named William Smolen as CEO to spearhead its 'next phase of growth'.

Akio Mori·June 5, 2026
Representatives from Estée Lauder and Puig in a tense boardroom negotiation over the Charlotte Tilbury beauty brand.
The Well-Lived Life

Estée Lauder, Puig in Charlotte Tilbury Merger Discussions

Charlotte Tilbury, a beauty brand now commanding a US$4.

Beatriz Almeida·May 20, 2026