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A close-up of a men's fragrance bottle on a counter in a high-end beauty store, with blurred shoppers in the background.
The Runway

Sephora and Ulta See Surge in Men's Perfume Purchases

YSL Beauty's Myslf, a men's fragrance, has seized the number-one spot for first-quarter online sales at both Sephora and Ulta Beauty, according to WWD .

Aylin Demir·June 9, 2026
William Smolen, the newly appointed CEO of Caliray, stands in a modern office, poised to lead the beauty brand's strategic growth initiatives.
The Runway

Caliray names William Smolen CEO to drive growth strategy

Despite nationwide Sephora distribution and expansion to 800 Sephora at Kohl’s locations, beauty brand Caliray has appointed William Smolen as CEO.

Aylin Demir·June 5, 2026