Focus Retail du samedi 17 octobre

October 17, 2026

AI Summary

5 min read

Sephora’s European president Catherine Spindler sat down with BFM Business just days after the LVMH group reported an 8% rise in its selective retailing division for the third quarter of 2026, a performance largely driven by Sephora’s expansion. The conversation, guided by data solutions expert Isabelle Vantard, covered Sephora’s growth geography, its new partnership with Marks & Spencer, the role of physical retail in an era of social-media-driven discovery, and the company’s bet on skin care as the next growth engine. A second segment featured Sylvain Deltail, general manager Europe of beauty tech firm Perfect Corp, who explained how AI-powered diagnostics and virtual try-ons are reshaping both online and in-store conversion.

Growth across all regions, with a special focus on the UK

Continue reading the full summary in the app — free to try.

Read Full Summary →

Free • No credit card required

Listen to Audio Summary Open in App

Never miss an episode of Focus Retail

Get every new episode summarized in your inbox — free, ~5 minutes to read.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

What you'll learn

1 (01:25) **Interview: Catherine Spindler (Sephora Europe & Middle East President)** - Sephora’s European president discusses growth, market strategy, and the launch of Sephoria London.
2 (10:07) **The Enduring Role of Physical Retail & In-Store Advisors** - Sephora’s president argues that physical stores and personal advice remain crucial, even in a digital age.
3 (11:12) **Launch of Rhode by Hailey Bieber** - First ten-day results from the massive, simultaneous European launch of the celebrity skincare and makeup brand.
4 (13:08) **Path to €20 Billion in Sales by 2030** - How Sephora plans to reach its ambitious global sales target.
5 (14:25) **Staying Competitive in the Skincare Market** - How Sephora maintains its edge against specialized competitors like K-beauty stores and new entrants.
6 (16:03) **The Growing Male Beauty Customer** - Observations on the increasing interest from male shoppers.
7 (17:02) **Expert Decryption: The New Customer Journey** - Isabelle Vantard (Vusion) analyzes how social media has reshaped the path to purchase.

+ Full timestamped outline available in the app

Show Notes

Ce samedi 17 octobre, Eva Jacquot a reçu Catherine Spindler, présidente Europe et Moyen-Orient de Sephora, Isabelle Vantard, directrice des solutions data pour la région EMEA chez Vusion, et Sylvain Delteil, directeur général Europe de Perfect Corp, dans l'émission Focus Retail sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission le samedi et réécoutez la en podcast.