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WASHINGTON – With increases in consumer spending expected to remain solid during the remainder of the year, the National Retail Federation on Tuesday increased 2016 retail sales projections by 30 basis points to 3.4% over last year.

Online and other non-store sales, which are included in the overall figure, are expected to increase 7% to 10% year-over-year rather than the 6% to 9% percent forecast earlier.

TORONTO -- Celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury is adding a fragrance to her beauty product portfolio.

Tilbury announced she is launching Scent of a Dream in August. Kate Moss has signed on to be the scent's beauty ambassador.

"I have been mixing my own Secret Scent for years and have been fascinated by the idea that one's perfume can attract others and also change the energy frequency of the people and environment around you," Tilbury said. "I believe consumers can use Scent of a Dream to create an emotional pathway."

MIDDLETON, Wis. -- A leader and innovator in affordable hair care has launched a collection of hair tools designed to create hairstyles that keep up with fast-paced women who are on the go 24/7.

Remington is seeking to transform the hair tool category with its T-Studio Thermaluxe collection, which features proprietary thermal technology that gives women the power to lock in their hair styles from root to tip all day long.

WASHINGTON -- Seventeen years after its founding, beauty retailer Bluemercury has opened its 100th store, and this time the retailer has gone bigger.

The store in Savannah, Ga., hosted a grand opening celebration event that took place on July 21, hosted by Bluemercury founders Marla and Barry Beck. Bluemercury Savannah, at approximately 2,400 square feet, marks Bluemercury’s foray into a larger store size retail format. 

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Markwins Beauty Brands has launched a restructuring of its corporate leadership team just several weeks after the company named a new COO. 

Recently named COO Bill George has promoted key employees among Markwins’ beloved brands. These promotions include:

Sephora is re-launching its private label collection and driving mobile sales with a series of new digital features on its websites and apps that help shoppers whittle through thousands of makeup and beauty tools to find what they're looking for. (Adweek)

FREMONT, Calif. -- Perfect365, the free makeup and beauty app with more than 80 million users, has added a new feature in which users can browse styles and try on makeup looks from their favorite YouTube and Instagram artists.

NEW YORK -- Coty announced Thursday that Camillo Pane will take over as CEO in October, after the company's acquisition of Procter & Gamble's beauty business is complete.

Bart Becht, currently interim CEO and chairman of Coty, will continue to serve as the chairman of Coty’s Board. Pane currently holds the position of EVP of Coty’s Category Development and is a member of the Coty Executive Committee.