dsm-firmenich to sell Animal Nutrition & Health business to CVC
dsm-firmenich is to sell its Animal Nutrition & Health business to private markets manager CVC.
Coty’s revenue down 3% in Q2
Coty’s net revenue fell 3% on a like-for-like basis to $1.67bn in the second quarter.
Estée Lauder Companies sales up 6% in Q2
The Estée Lauder Companies' (ELC) net sales grew 6% on a reported basis to $4.2bn in the second quarter.
KKR said to be preparing Wella for potential IPO
Private equity firm KKR is said to be preparing Wella Company for a potential US initial public offering as early as this year.
Cosnova’s turnover up 4% in 2025
German beauty company cosnova’s turnover rose 4% to €991m in 2025.
Osmo raises $70m in Series B funding, expands leadership team
Digital scent design platform Osmo has raised $70m in Series B funding.
Walmart’s market value goes beyond $1 trillion
Walmart saw a surge in its stock on Tuesday, lifting the company’s market value above $1 trillion for the first time.
Rituals Cosmetics’ revenue up 16% in 2025
Rituals Cosmetics’ net revenue increased 16% year-on-year in 2025 to €2.43bn.
Ares leads $1.6bn in debt financing for Suave Brands & Elida Beauty merger
Ares Management Corporation led $1.6bn in debt financing for the merger of Suave Brands Company and Elida Beauty.
Saks Global to close off-price stores
Saks Global is to close most of its off-price Saks Off 5th and its five Last Call stores to focus on luxury retail and full-price selling.
Givaudan sales up 5.1% in 2025
Givaudan’s full year 2025 sales were CHF 7.47bn, a rise of 5.1% on a like-for-like basis.
LVMH, Chanel and Amazon appointed to Saks Global’s creditors committee
LVMH, Chanel and Amazon have been appointed to Saks Global's newly formed creditors committee.
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics revenue down 3% in 2025
LVMH’s revenue fell 5% in to 2025 to reach €80.8bn.
Saks Global to liquidate Saks Off 5th’s digital operations
Saks Global has had its request to liquidate Saks Off 5th’s digital operations approved by the US Bankruptcy Court.
Pat McGrath Labs files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
Pat McGrath Cosmetics (dba Pat McGrath Labs) has filed for voluntary chapter 11 bankruptcy.
P&G net sales up 1% in Q2
P&G reported net sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 were $22.2bn, up 1% versus the prior year.
Interparfums organic sales up 4.3% in 2025
Interparfums’ sales in 2025 rose 4% on an organic basis to €918m at constant exchange rates.
L’Occitane Groupe said to be considering IPO in the US
L’Occitane Groupe is said to be considering an initial public offering in the US as soon as this year.
Sa Sa International’s turnover up 12.5% in Q3
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa International turnover rose 12.5% to HK$1.15bn ($1.47bn) for the third quarter (from...
Douglas sales up 1.7% in Q1
Douglas recorded sales of €1.67bn in the first quarter of the financial year 2025/26.
Unilever Ventures invests in two Indian beauty brands
Unilever’s venture capital arm Unilever Ventures has invested in two Indian beauty brands, Secret Alchemist and SkinInspired.... Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Saks Global filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court yesterday.
CK Hutchison said to be exploring London and Hong Kong listing for AS Watson
CK Hutchison is said to be exploring a dual listing in London and Hong Kong for AS Watson.
Space NK claims record growth of 26%
Space NK says it saw record growth of +26% year-over-year in the November 2025 - December 2026 period.
Douglas sales up 3.5% in FY2024/25
Douglas reported sales rose by 3.5%, excluding the sold-off online pharmacy Disapo, to €4.58bn in the financial year 2024/25.
YSE Beauty closes $15m Series A funding round
YSE Beauty has closed a $15m Series A funding round led by investment partner Silas Capital.
Ulta Beauty net sales up 12.9% in Q3, raises outlook
Ulta Beauty reported net sales grew 12.9% to $2.9bn in the third quarter.
Macy’s net sales down 0.6% in Q3
Macy’s net sales were down 0.6% in the third quarter to $4.7bn.
CK Hutchison said to be exploring listing AS Watson Group
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is exploring listing its health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group.
Bath & Body Works aims to cut $250m in costs, lowers 2025 guidance
Bath & Body Works aims to reach $250m in cost savings over two years.