Retail Expansion: Space NK is opening its first Essex store at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Aug. 14, bringing premium skincare, makeup, fragrance, haircare and body care (Rare Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Drunk Elephant, Hourglass) plus launch gifts and rewards. K-Beauty Trade Push: JD.com is expanding direct purchases of Korean consumer goods for China, setting up a Korea sourcing unit and signing deals worth $1.5M with Korean firms after a Seoul briefing. Skincare Innovation: Real Skin Retinue launches its Modern Skin Concept™ with SAVEF SKIN™, positioning skincare around individual needs instead of trend-driven routines. Salon & Wellness Community: Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork highlights long-running community service via free student services and fundraising tied to beauty and wellness training. Beauty Deals: Afterpay Day 2026 kicks off Aug. 13–16 with major fashion and beauty markdowns, while e.l.f.’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter is spotted at £10 on Amazon. Beauty Industry Spotlight: Vitality Institute’s VI Peel marks 20M treatments worldwide, with VI Derm retail growth and a capital-light, profitable model.