This week a line of cosmetics that’s sold globally is coming to Roanoke’s Macy’s store. On Thursday, MAC Cosmetics will debut at the Valley View Mall department store.

This line of makeup, fragrances and accessories is coveted by Roanoke area shoppers, according to Macy’s store manager, Trish Burch. She said customers have been requesting that the store carry MAC cosmetics for some time.

“This is a huge win-win for us,” Burch said.

MAC, which stands for Make-up Art Cosmetics, is sold in a variety of department stores, and in Virginia, they include Macy’s, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's. There also are individual MAC stores.

The Roanoke Macy’s will carry the majority of the New York company’s collection, except for certain items that are exclusive to MAC stores.

Check out MAC Cosmetics' Web site for more information about the company.

In other cosmetics news, CVS wants to make a name for itself in the beauty realm. The drug store retailer is testing an upscale beauty store concept, called Beauty 360, which will focus on skin care and cosmetics.

It’s planning to open two stores, one on the West Coast and another on the East Coast. The East Coast location could land in Washington, D.C., according to this news article.

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