Sephora announces strategic partnership with Korea’s CJ Olive Young

Global beauty business Sephora has announced a strategic, omni-channel partnership with Korean beauty and health retailer CJ Olive Young to bring a wide range of K Beauty products to its global customers.

 
The partnership will debut this autumn with omni-channel partnerships set for the US, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand), Sephora announced in a press release on Tuesday. In 2027, the business will bring the tie-up to the Middle East, the UK, and Australia.
 
“Korean beauty is one of the most innovative, fastest growing, and desirable categories in beauty right now,” said Sephora’s global chief merchandising officer Priya Venkatesh in a press release. “Sephora was the first major retailer to debut K Beauty brands to North American consumers in 2010, and our portfolio has grown into a global business. We are thrilled to partner with leading Korean beauty retailer Olive Young, bringing their expertly curated assortment of Korean beauty brands to our beauty fans globally. Their differentiated assortment, coupled with Sephora’s unique point of view on the beauty shopping experience, will bring an unrivalled and inspiring offer for all beauty lovers who are keen to explore the most sought-after Korean beauty products.”

Sephora shoppers will be able to browse a dedicated zone curated by CJ Olive Young comprising popular Korean health and beauty brands. The business’ beauty advisor will also offer guidance and assistance to customers to help them find their desired products.

“We are pleased to enter this partnership with Sephora as we continue to advance our global expansion strategy,” said CJ Olive Young’s chief strategy officer Youngah Lee. “As global interest in K-beauty continues to accelerate, we see this collaboration as a meaningful opportunity to work together in expanding the reach of Korean brands in key international markets.”