BRIEF: So-Young’s revenue rises 25% as self-operated clinics gain traction
Cosmetic surgery specialist So-Young International Inc. (SY.US) on Wednesday reported its revenue rose 25% year-on-year to 461 million yuan ($67 million) in the fourth quarter of last year, as the…
BRIEF: Natural Beauty returns to profitability
Skincare and beauty brand Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Ltd. (0157.HK) said on Tuesday it returned to profitability last year on strong sales gains in China. The company said it expects to…
What 1.4 billion consumers? Mannings China exit extends foreign retail exodus
The withdrawal by Hong Kong’s largest health and beauty chain comes as parent DFI trims its money-losing assets, and follows a similar departure this year by peer Sa Sa International…
Beauty Farm pretties up with major acquisition
The beauty services provider will buy rival Siyanli for 1.25 billion yuan, positioning it as an industry consolidator following a recent string of similar purchases Key Takeaways: Beauty Farm will…
BRIEF: Meitu reports strong profit growth in first half of 2025
Beauty app operator Meitu Inc. (1357.HK) said on Monday it expects to report its adjusted profit rose between 65% and 72% in the first half of 2025 compared with the…
BRIEF: Beauty Farm forecasts 35% first-half profit rise
Beauty and health services company Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Inc. (2373.HK) announced on Monday that it expects to report revenue of 1.45 billion yuan ($202 million) or more…
Meitu, Alibaba find beauty in new e-commerce partnership
The maker of beauty apps will sell $250 million worth of convertible bonds that could make the e-commerce giant its third-biggest shareholder Key Takeaways: Meitu and Alibaba have formed a…