APR extends U.S. retail push with September Costco launch

CNBC · 6 hours ago
APR extends U.S. retail push with September Costco launch
  • Medicube will enter Costco stores across the U.S. in September after launches at Ulta Beauty, Target and Walmart.
  • North America generated 49% of APR’s Q2 revenue, while overseas sales represented 91.8% of total revenue.
  • APR reported Q2 revenue growth of 134.2% year over year and raised its FY26 revenue forecast to 3 trillion won from about 2.1 trillion won.
  • South Korean cosmetics exports reached an estimated record $7 billion in H1 2026, with the U.S. as the largest destination.

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Medicube will launch across U.S. Costco stores in September, extending APR's push into major American retailers.APR
Medicube was the most searched term across all categories on Amazon during its June 23-26 Prime Day eventAPR
The U.S. was the top destination, accounting for $1.45 billion, or 20.7% of total exports.South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

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