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A user reported that their mother fell victim to an apple scam and spent $2.8k of the user's personal money on gift cards from Apple and Sephora. The user is asking for advice on whether the bank can help recover the lost funds.

Thea Green founded Nails.Inc in 1999 after noticing a gap in quick manicure services, building it into a global brand that sells one nail polish every minute. She sold the company for $40 million in 2024 but remains chair, with the business achieving $34.7 million turnover in 2025 and expanding to 30 countries.

Dolphin Mall has opened eight new stores, including Sephora and LandShark Bar & Grill by Margaritaville, with two more stores, Fabletics and Pop Mart, set to open soon. The mall also introduced Eko Padel & Pickle, its first U.S. location, and renovated CMX Cinemas Dolphin 19 & IMAX.

A grandpa was scammed out of $3500 after a popup on his computer claimed his system was infected. He provided personal and financial information, purchased gift cards for Sephora and Lowes, and shared the numbers with the scammer. The family froze his bank account, credit, and two gift cards, and filed reports with police, FTC, and FBI.

Gulf brands are increasingly investing in gaming and esports, with Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games committing over $37 billion to games studios and esports through its Public Investment Fund. Brands like Nissan, Almarai, LVMH, and Sephora are partnering with regional gamers to reach young audiences, driven by the projected $217 billion global in-game advertising market by 2031. Successful campaigns, such as a 488% surge in Nissan test drive applications, highlight gaming's potential for measurable returns.

Ulta Beauty is investing $400 million in a 27,000-square-foot flagship store in New York City's Times Square to compete with Sephora and test the retail flagship model. The store aims to showcase upscale house brands, enhance experiential retail, and serve as a testing ground for new products and marketing. Ulta, which expanded to Mexico and the Middle East, seeks to differentiate itself in a competitive beauty market dominated by Sephora.

The Ogee makeup stick from the Ogee Crystal Contour Collection sells every 38 seconds and is now available at Sephora. The product is part of a viral trend.

Sephora is implementing a new initiative across US stores aimed at providing a more peaceful and calmer shopping environment for stressed shoppers. The company describes the change as inclusive and beneficial for those seeking a serene shopping experience.

Burglars broke into two Sephora stores located at North and Sheffield and on Michigan Avenue near Ontario in Chicago's Near North Side, according to Chicago police.

Sephora, a viral beauty retailer, has announced the locations of four new UK shops. The expansion highlights the company's growth strategy in the region.

Hackers exploited Meta's AI-powered support chatbot to breach high-profile Instagram accounts, including Barack Obama’s White House account, Sephora, and the US Space Force Chief Master Sergeant. Meta confirmed the breach and resolved the issue after researchers highlighted the vulnerability.

Olive Young, South Korea's leading beauty retailer, opened its first U.S. flagship store in Pasadena. The 8,000-square-foot store offers products from 400 brands, personalized skincare services like skin scans and scalp analysis, and free skincare lessons for beginners.

Bloomberg This Weekend, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo, features live coverage of weekend headlines with industry leaders and experts from companies like Ulta, Sephora, and Estee Lauder, as well as government and media figures.

A dermatologist provides recommendations on the best skincare products available at Sephora and highlights those to avoid. The article aims to guide consumers in making informed purchasing decisions.

Sephora is offering a 20% discount through a promo code valid until April 2026. Customers can earn additional points on skincare purchases by using the coupon.