Sephora
Mentioned in 33 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major beauty retailer and product distributor known for curating and selling makeup, skincare, and beauty brands across physical stores and online channels. Sephora serves as a key retail partner for beauty brands seeking distribution and is frequently discussed in podcasts as a significant player in the beauty industry—from its merchandising practices and clean beauty standards to its cultural impact on consumer trends and its role in brand success stories. The company has expanded beyond traditional retail through partnerships like buy-now-pay-later services, on-demand delivery, and sports sponsorships, while also facing emerging competition from direct-to-consumer models.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 11, 2026
Carrefour Grocery Shopping via ChatGPT | Fast Five Shorts
“Recently launched similar ChatGPT integration for beauty shopping alongside other major retailers.”
Meet Cute Originals · Apr 10, 2026
Don't Tell Dad - Part 2
“James visits Sephora at the mall where she convinces her dad to buy her a $25 lip gloss”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 8, 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond Buys The Container Store, Aerie Vs. AI & Has QVC Run Out Of Time? | Fast Five
“Recently launched app integration within ChatGPT alongside other retailers experimenting with LLM shopping”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 7, 2026
7a Revenge - Madison Olivia Bday, how much you make, Scoop 04-07-26
“Major beauty retailer discussed regarding shelf space allocation and brand positioning strategies”
Bad On Paper · Apr 1, 2026
The 8th Anniversary Episode
“Beauty retailer where Becca tested and purchased concealers and blush products; discussed return policy and in-store experience”
TBPN · Mar 27, 2026
How I Built and Sold SALT & STONE
“Major retail partner for international expansion in Canada, UK, Europe, and Middle East”
Fashion People · Feb 27, 2026
Gold Standard
“Beauty retailer analyzed in Puck's Line Sheet newsletter for consumer buying trends”
Masters of Scale · Feb 26, 2026
Hailey Bieber, AI and fast launches: how e.l.f. Beauty is winning
“Major retail partner; Roде Beauty's biggest launch ever in North America and UK; e.l.f. operates as premium brand in this channel”
Masters of Scale · Feb 24, 2026
Unrivaled is rewriting the business of women’s basketball
“Naming partner of Unrivaled's arena; integrated shopping experience and authentic product placement in broadcasts”
A Bit of Optimism · Feb 24, 2026
The Confidence Conversation We Need to Have with Scott Galloway
“Beauty retailer representing expensive grooming expectations placed on women for dating”
Habits and Hustle · Feb 17, 2026
Episode 529: Anastasia Soare: The Discipline That Built a Billion Dollar Brand and Why Obsession Beats Balance
“Major retail distributor of Anastasia Beverly Hills products starting in 2007, including online sales”
Aspire with Emma Grede · Feb 17, 2026
How to Turn Rejection into Your Biggest Advantage (Laney Crowell)
“Primary retail partner for Say; Crowell credits Sephora team as lifelong partners and emphasizes learning to speak their language”
Business Wars · Feb 11, 2026
The Buy Now Pay Later Takeover | No Interest | 1
“Beauty retailer that partnered with Klarna after app-based strategy shift”
The DSR Network · Feb 9, 2026
SIliconsciousness: Why Do People Hate So Many of AI’s Moguls?
“Example of brand intermediary facing disintermediation risk from direct-to-consumer agentic purchasing”
Skin Anarchy · Feb 9, 2026
Creating Iconic Products and Intentional Beauty with Jaimee Holmes of Fel Beauty
“Major retailer where Holmes worked in merchandising early in career; later required 8-month negotiation to stock Better Than Sex Mascara”
The Lazy Genius Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
What's Saving My Life
“Referenced for risk-free product testing with generous return policy for makeup experimentation”
Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam · Jan 30, 2026
HOT GOSS #328 “General Strike, Nicki’s Chopped, and Why Willam Got Kicked Out Of A Bar”
“Retail partner for makeup brand campaigns and product placement”
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Jan 27, 2026
239. Dr. Shawana Vali: Healing Skin from the Inside Out, Collagen Degradation & Skin Aging
“Mentioned as a major beauty retailer implementing clean ingredient standards and curated clean beauty lists”
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 20, 2026
1KHO 685: Kids Are Not Content | Sarah Adams, Mom Uncharted
“Beneficiary of child beauty consumerism trend; marketed to elementary-age children through influencer content”
Call Her Daddy · Jan 4, 2026
How To End A Relationship Rut
“Beauty retailer now available through Uber Eats delivery service for on-demand cosmetics”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Dec 12, 2025
Julie Solomon: How to Monetize Your Instagram Brand Even with a Small Following | Marketing | YAPClassic
“Retail example of brand deals that failed due to lack of know-like-trust foundation with audience, resulting in products being pulled from shelves”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 8, 2025
Gregg Renfrew Is Making Counter Moves in Clean Beauty
“Referenced as past strategic retail partner; contrasted with Ulta as example of selective partnership approach”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Nov 25, 2025
Still Bobbi: Bobbi Brown on Reinvention, Midlife Entrepreneurship & Finding Purpose After 60
“Referenced as retail destination where young girls (age 12+) are purchasing beauty products and being marketed to”
anything goes with emma chamberlain · Nov 20, 2025
karaoke and dramatic sunglasses, things i like rn
“Retail beauty destination where Emma shops for sheet masks, powders, and experimenting with new products”
WHOA That's Good Podcast · Nov 19, 2025
What Our Husbands Always Wondered But Were Too Afraid to Ask | Sadie, Christian, Will & Abby
“Beauty retailer mentioned as makeup purchasing option compared to CVS”
The Jefferson Fisher Podcast · Nov 11, 2025
From Denny’s Waitress to Billion-Dollar CEO with Jamie Kern Lima
“Beauty retailer that rejected IT Cosmetics pitch during early growth phase”
The Lazy Genius Podcast · Nov 10, 2025
#443 - What’s Saving My Life
“Visited in Midtown Manhattan to purchase travel-sized dry shampoo and hairbrush while traveling”
Left To Their Own Devices · Nov 7, 2025
Under the Influence
“Makeup retailer referenced in trend of 'Sephora tweens' - children spending hundreds on cosmetics”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Sep 23, 2025
Regina Hall
“Beauty retailer partnering with Uber Eats for same-day delivery of cosmetics and beauty essentials”
The Jamie Kern Lima Show · Sep 2, 2025
GaryVee Pt 3: 7 Keys to Success You Must Know in AI, Social Media & in Life! Gary Vaynerchuk
“Retail partner benefiting from QVC live shopping traffic spikes; example of omnichannel retail”
Two Hot Takes · Aug 7, 2025
228: Something's Amiss.. Ft. Kamie Crawford
“Mentioned as a low-effort gift option in relationship story about boyfriend's poor gift-giving”
Two Hot Takes · Jul 31, 2025
227: Disclose or Nah?!
“Retail partner where Soul de Janeiro products are available for purchase”
Two Hot Takes · Jul 24, 2025
226: Quite the Commitment..
“Mentioned as retailer where Soul Dijonero body lotion products are available for purchase”