Avon targets $400m in cost cuts by 2021, to fund digital and brand modernization
Direct seller Avon Products unveiled its new Open Up Avon strategy today, during its 2018 Investor Day....September 21, 2018
Coach names Michael B Jordan as new face
The Coach brand has named actor and producer Michael B Jordan as the new face of its...September 21, 2018
Bloomingdale’s opens clean beauty shop-in-shop
US-based department store Bloomingdale’s has unveiled its new clean beauty boutique, called WellChemist, which it says is...September 21, 2018
Watch This Week in Beauty Video September 17-21, 2018
Catch up with the week’s essential news with BW Confidential’s This Week in Beauty Video. See the...September 21, 2018
L’Oréal invests in fund dedicated to tech projects in Africa
French group L’Oréal has invested in Partech Africa, an investment fund dedicated to tech projects in Africa....September 21, 2018
Nestlé to divest Skin Health, raising speculation over L’Oréal share
Nestlé’s said it would spin off or sell its Skin Health arm, sparking speculation that the Swiss...September 20, 2018
Feelunique to launch flagship store on China’s Secoo.com
UK-based beauty e-commerce site Feelunique is to launch a branded cosmetics store on Chinese luxury e-retailer Secoo.com....September 20, 2018
Boots launches flagship store on Tmall Global
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has launched a Boots flagship store on Tmall Global, Alibaba’s cross-border e-commerce platform....September 20, 2018
BW Confidential’s latest Beauty Insight out today
BW Confidential’s latest Beauty Insight is out today. This issue includes an interview with L’Occitane en Provence...September 20, 2018
Avon to cut back US structure
Avon Products is to cut down its US structure through the sale of its offices in Rye,...September 20, 2018
Interparfums launches new Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance
Interparfums is to launch a new fragrance for jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels this autumn. Called...September 19, 2018
Interparfums Inc forms partnership with IMG Models
Interparfums Inc subsidiary Interstellar Brands has formed a partnership with model agency IMG Models. Interstellar will develop...September 19, 2018
Maison Berger unveils home fragrance collaboration with Lolita Lempicka
French home fragrance brand Maison Berger Paris has collaborated with Lolita Lempicka on a collection of home...September 19, 2018
Christian Louboutin launches eyeshadow collection
Christian Louboutin (Puig) has expanded its eye make-up offer with the launch of Tape à L’Œil, its...September 19, 2018
Annick Ménardo moves to Symrise
Fragrance house Symrise has bolstered its team of perfumers, with the appointment of Annick Ménardo as master...September 19, 2018
Gucci launches Instagram account for beauty
Coty-owned Gucci has launched a new Instagram account dedicated to beauty. The @GucciBeauty account features a series...September 18, 2018
Natura says it is not in talks to acquire Avon
Brazil-based Natura Cosméticos has denied it is in negotiations to acquire Avon. Natura issued a statement on...September 18, 2018
Designer Parfums makes senior appointments
UK-based fragrance company Designer Parfums has made changes to its leadership, including the appointment of a new...September 17, 2018
The Hut Group to open campus and content studio at Manchester Airport
UK-based e-commerce company The Hut Group (THG) has signed a deal to build a new business campus...September 17, 2018
Pochet names new managing director for bottle division
Packaging company Groupe Pochet has named Xavier Gagey managing director of its bottle division, starting September 17....September 14, 2018
Watch This Week in Beauty Video September 10-14, 2018
Catch up with the week’s essential news with BW Confidential’s This Week in Beauty Video. See the...September 14, 2018
L Brands to close Henri Bendel
Retail group L Brands will cut its losses by closing its US-based specialty store Henri Bendel, including...September 14, 2018
Euroitalia launches fragrance duo for Dsquared2
Italy-based Euroitalia has launched a fragrance duo for fashion house Dsquared2, called Wood. The fragrances will roll...September 14, 2018
L’Oréal Paris to host fashion show on the river Seine
L’Oréal Paris will host what it calls an inclusive runway show in the French capital on September...September 13, 2018
Rituals opens shop-in-shop with DFS in Hong Kong
Dutch brand Rituals has opened a 10m2 (108ft2) shop-in-shop at DFS’ T Galleria by DFS on Canton...September 13, 2018
Elf Cosmetics prompted by investor to sell or cut costs
US-based cosmetics brand Elf has been prompted by one of its shareholders, hedge fund Marathon Partners Equity...September 13, 2018
ELC launches Jo Malone installation at Heathrow
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has launched its biggest activation for the Jo Malone London brand in travel...September 13, 2018
Badgley Mischka to launch new women’s fragrance
US-based company TPR Holdings is to launch a fragrance for fashion house Badgley Mischka in October. Called...September 13, 2018
IFF names Francisco Marano and Stephen Nicoll master perfumers
US-based flavor and fragrance company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has named Francisco Marano and Stephen Nicoll...September 12, 2018
Hermès profit up 17% in first half 2018
French company Hermès posted a 17% increase in net profit to €708m for the first half of...September 12, 2018