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LVMH's Sephora chain, operating over 3,400 outlets globally, announced on July 24 its expansion with new shops and exclusive partnerships, focusing on incubating European beauty brands. Catherine Spindler, President of Sephora Europe & Middle East, stated the company's commitment to discovering and promoting brands that will shape the future of beauty. Also on July 24, LVMH's Acqua di Parma brand unveiled "La Caletta," a new Summer 2026 collection developed with interior architect Laura Gonzalez. Earlier the same day, LVMH appointed Yann Musquin as Managing Director of LVMH Fragrance Brands, effective August 3. Musquin will oversee Parfums Givenchy and Kenzo Parfums, reporting to Véronique Courtois, Chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and LVMH’s beauty division, as part of the company's fragrance expansion strategy. Previously, on July 23, Jean-Christophe Babin, former CEO of TAG Heuer, Bulgari, and LVMH Watches, and current president of Geneva Watch Days, commented on the potential for smaller, independent brands to emerge as market leaders.