ELC partners with Exuud on fragrance delivery system
The Estée Lauder Companies has partnered with Exuud on a new fragrance delivery system.
L’Oréal partners with IBM to build AI model for sustainable cosmetics
L'Oréal has partnered with IBM to build what it says is the first AI model to create sustainable cosmetics.
Shiseido Americas names Edward Fox Chief Commercial Officer
Shiseido Americas has named Edward Fox Chief Commercial Officer, US.
Haut.AI to launch virtual skincare try-on technology commercially
Haut.AI is to launch commercially SkinGPT, a generative AI technology that provides virtual skincare try-ons.
Korea’s d’Alba overseas sales up 210% in 2024
d'Alba has reported overseas sales grew 210% in 2024 to approximately KRW 150bn ($100m).
CPL Aromas expands AromaCore Bio technology to personal care
CPL Aromas has updated its AromaCore Bio technology so it is now compatible with personal care applications.
Sephora names Catherine Spindler President of Europe and the Middle East
Sephora has named Catherine Spindler President of Sephora Europe and the Middle East.
Dolce&Gabbana launches Devotion for Men
Dolce&Gabbana has launched a new fragrance, Devotion for Men.
SpaceNK to open new store in Kent, UK
SpaceNK is to open a new store located in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent in April 2025.
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Eurofragance names first Master Perfumers
Eurofragance has named Belén Garcia, Isabel Gil Trujillo and Olaf Larsen its first Master Perfumers.
Macy’s warns of underperformance in Q4, updates outlook
Macy’s comparable sales were roughly flat in its fiscal fourth quarter-to-date.
Kohl’s to close 27 stores and e-commerce fulfillment center
Kohl’s is to close 27 underperforming stores as well as its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) in California.
Nordstrom holiday sales up 4.9%, updates outlook
Nordstrom has reported that net sales rose 4.9% and comparable sales rose 5.8% for the nine-week holiday period.
Shiseido Travel Retail Asia Pacific names new VP Commercial & Business Development
Shiseido Travel Retail has named Fran Law Vice President, Commercial and Business Development, Travel Retail Asia Pacific.
Boots beauty sales up 11% in Q1
Boots reported beauty sales increased 11% year-over-year for the first quarter.
Ronald Lauder to retire from board of directors of Estée Lauder Companies
Ronald S. Lauder is to retire from Estée Lauder Companies’ board of directors, effective immediately.
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GEKA marks 100-year anniversary
German packaging company GEKA is marking its 100-year anniversary.
Macy’s to close 66 stores
Macy's is to close 66 Macy’s nameplate store locations.
Nordstrom to launch med spa services by SkinSpirit at New York flagship
Nordstrom is to launch services by med spa chain SkinSpirit at its New York flagship location.
Target to expand wellness assortment with over 2,000 new products
Target is expanding its wellness assortment with plans to launch over 2,000 new items across multiple categories.
RAS Luxury Skincare raises $5m Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures
RAS Luxury Skincare has raised $5m in a Series A funding round led by Unilever Ventures.
Auréa Group invests in haircare brands Zenagen and ACT/IV
Private equity firm Auréa Group has invested in Nutraceutical Research Innovations.
Ulta Beauty partners with Instacart
Ulta Beauty has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery across the US.
IFF launches initiative to help brands create fragrances for Chinese consumers
IFF has launched an initiative aimed at leveraging AI and cultural insights to create fragrances for Chinese consumers.
Korea’s Yepoda opens pop-up at Galeries Lafayette in Paris
Korean beauty brand Yepoda has opened a pop-up today at Galeries Lafayette Champs Élysées in Paris, France.
Korean beauty exports exceed $10bn in 2024
Korean beauty product exports exceeded the $10bn mark for the first time in 2024.
Robertet appoints Jean-Daniel Dor Head of Operations in India
Robertet has appointed Jean-Daniel Dor Head of Operations in India.
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