USHOPAL
THE GROUP

A group built to develop brands.

Founded in 2017, USHOPAL is evolving from a distribution and brand acceleration platform into an international investor and operator of premium beauty brands.

OUR STORY

A long-term
perspective.

USHOPAL’s first chapter was built on developing international brands in China. Working closely with consumers, founders and partners created a foundation of market understanding and operational expertise.

Investment and brand operation now form an increasingly important part of the group’s model. USHOPAL looks for complementarity between a brand’s existing strengths and the capabilities the group can contribute.

The approach is disciplined and long term: respect a brand’s legitimacy, understand its consumers and support its development across markets.

2017Founded by Lu Guo
€200mApprox. global retail value¹
110Employees in the Paris hub
160Employees in the Shanghai hub

¹ Across the group’s brands and activities; retail value is not group revenue. Figures as described in October 2026.

OUR AMBITION
“We are building an engine capable of developing brands. In the long term, our ambition is to build a truly global beauty group.”

Lu Guo · Founder & CEO

Lu Guo at PAYOT
LEADERSHIP

Lu Guo

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

A career spanning China, the United States and Europe shapes Lu Guo’s international perspective. Her experience includes Wharton, Boston Consulting Group, VF Corporation and Johnson & Johnson, before founding USHOPAL in 2017.

Her leadership approach centres on efficacy, efficiency and integrity: clear decisions, a focus on results and transparent collaboration across cultures.

SELECTED MILESTONES

A transformation, years in the making.

2017

USHOPAL is founded

Lu Guo establishes the group, initially focused on international brands in China.

2019

First minority investment

An investment in Juliette Has a Gun marks an early step towards an investor-operator model.

2025.04

PAYOT acquisition

USHOPAL acquires 100% of the French skincare house.

2025.12

Bonpoint Beauty global licence

A global licence covers Bonpoint’s skincare and fragrance businesses.

2026.10

Cannes TFWA & Global Travel Retail

The group presents its five global growth priorities and partners with Singapore Airlines for First-Class amenities.

Let’s shape what’s next.

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