Douglas lowers guidance, shifts investment to online
Douglas has lowered its guidance for the financial year 2025/26.
Sigma Healthcare ends pursuit of Boots
Sigma Healthcare has ended its pursuit of Boots.
Remedy Science closes Series A led by L Catterton
Remedy Science has closed its Series A funding round led by investment firm L Catterton.
Elliott Advisors said to be considering £2bn takeover of The Very Group
Elliott Advisors is said to be considering a £2bn takeover of The Very Group.
Sycamore Partners said to be in talks for $10bn sale of Boots
Sycamore Partners is said to be in talks about a $10bn sale of Boots.
L’Oréal’s BOLD invests in OliX Pharmaceuticals
OliX Pharmaceuticals has received investment from BOLD, L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund, and Weiss Asset Management.
Ulta Beauty sees strong Q1, to open New York flagship
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty’s sales for the first quarter of 2026 (ended May 2, 2026) rose 11.1%
Unilever to invest $270m in US innovation center
Unilever is to invest $270m in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut.
‘Ôrəbella closes Series A financing, names CEO
'Ôrəbella, founded by model Bella Hadid, has closed its Series A financing led by Silas Capital.
AS Watson said to be going ahead with dual stock market listing
AS Watson is said to be going ahead with plans for a $30bn dual stock market listing.
e.l.f. Beauty to hand over Keys Soulcare to Alicia Keys
e.l.f. Beauty is to hand over ownership of Keys Soulcare to singer Alicia Keys.
dsm-firmenich lists shares on SIX Swiss Exchange
dsm-firmenich has listed its shares on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Chanel revenues up 1.8% in 2025
Chanel’s revenues rose 1.8% (+3% on a reported basis) in 2025 to $19.3bn, while operating profit increased 5%
4AM closes seed round of $4m, to launch at Target
Skincare brand 4AM has closed a seed round of more than $4m.
Shiseido’s net sales up 1.6% in Q1
Shiseido’s net sales in the first quarter rose 1.6% year-over-year on a reported basis to ¥232bn ($1.47bn).
Douglas to close 10 Parfümerie Akzente stores, looks to boost online
Douglas is to close 10 of its 18 Parfümerie Akzente stores in Germany by the end of June.
Avolta sees first-quarter decline
Swiss travel retailer Avolta’s core turnover fell 4.8% in the first quarter of 2026 to CHF2.91bn
Coty’s revenue down 7% in Q3
Coty’s revenue fell 7% on a like-for-like basis to $1.28bn for the third quarter of fiscal 2026
Estée Lauder Companies Q3 organic sales up 2%, raises outlook
Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) sales rose 5% (+2% on an organic basis) to $3.7bn
Douglas lowers full-year guidance
European beauty retailer Douglas Group has adjusted its full-year guidance in light of slower growth
Symrise organic sales down 0.4% in Q1
Symrise’s organic sales fell 0.4% in the first quarter to €1.25bn, which it said was a
Puig’s like-for-like Q1 sales up 4.7%
Puig’s sales rose 0.8% (+4.7% like-for-like) in the first quarter of 2026 to
Parfums de Marly’s retail sales up +42%
Parfums de Marly’s retail sales increased +42% in the past 12 months to $780m.
P&G’s net sales up 7% in Q3
Procter & Gamble's (P&G) net sales grew 7% to $21.2bn in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
L’Oréal optimistic on market, despite geopolitical context
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said that the global beauty market has shown no sign of a slowdown
Sycamore Partners said to be considering IPO for Boots
The owners of Boots are said to be considering a possible listing on the London stock market.
Interparfums’ sales down 8.5% in Q1
Interparfums’ sales fell 8.5% at current exchange rates to €215.5m in the first quarter of 2026.
Eurofragance sales up 16% in 2025
Eurofragance's sales grew 16% like-for-like in 2025 to over €200m.
Beiersdorf’s organic sales fall 4.6% in Q1, La Prairie down 14.9%
Beiersdorf’s organic sales fell by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026 to €2.5bn.
L’Oréal’s venture fund BOLD invests in bodycare brand Hanni
L'Oréal's venture fund BOLD has invested in bodycare brand Hanni.