Douglas Group names Jean-Marc Bellaiche CEO
German retailer Douglas Group has named Jean-Marc Bellaiche CEO
Proya Cosmetics opens laboratory in Paris
Chinese beauty group Proya Cosmetics inaugurated a new laboratory in the outskirts of Paris yesterday
Galderma to acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5bn
Dermatological skincare and injectable aesthetics business Galderma is to acquire US-based skincare brand ZO Skin Health for
dsm-firmenich opens new office for fine fragrance in New York
dsm-firmenich has opened a new office for fine fragrance in Chelsea, New York City.
Notes Dubai adds Amouage and Xerjoff as founding partners
The panel discussion at the media breakfast for Notes Dubai during the Beautyworld Dubai event last week...
Bluemercury revamps own make-up brand
Bluemercury has revamped its own make-up brand Lune+Aster.
L’Entropiste launches new fragrance
L’Entropiste has launched a new fragrance called Festin.
Cosmetic 360 trade show kicks off in Paris
The 12th edition of Cosmetic 360 opens its doors today at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
Symrise opens scent creative center in Singapore
Symrise has opened a new Scent Creative Center in Singapore.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 274
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Givaudan’s sales up 5.2% in first nine months
Givaudan’s sales for the first nine months of 2026 rose 5.2% on a like-for-like basis.
PM Studio Group acquires TNT Group
PM Studio Group has acquired TNT Group.
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics revenues up 1% in Q3
LVMH’s revenues rose 1% in the third quarter to €18.5bn. The group said organic growth was impacted by what it described
Special Edition – The Beauty Party 2026 in photos
Re-live The Beauty Party in our special edition photo reportage on the
Fareva and Chromavis partner to develop skincare
Fareva and Chromavis are partnering to develop skincare formulations.
L’Oréal and Avolta ink joint sustainability business plan
L'Oréal and Avolta inked a joint sustainability business plan at the TFWA World Exhibition and Conference in Cannes.
e.l.f. Cosmetics launches avatar customization on Zepeto
e.l.f. Cosmetics has launched “Express your e.l.f.” on avatar-based social metaverse platform Zepeto.
L’Oréal inks partnership with Paris Saint-Germain
L'Oréal Groupe has inked a partnership with French football club Paris Saint-Germain.
This Week in Beauty October 5-9, 2026
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Bluemercury names Head of Merchandising
Bluemercury named Stacie Borteck Dattner Vice President/General Merchandise Manager, Merchandising.
Parlux launches new fragrance for Paris Hilton
Parlux has launched a new fragrance for Paris Hilton Fragrances called Iconic Queen Eau de Parfum.
ELC names Gaétane Baudry SVP/Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown
The Estée Lauder Companies has named Gaétane Baudry as Senior Vice President/Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown.
ELC to invest in water circularity project
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is to invest €5.7m in water circularity project at its Oevel manufacturing campus in Belgium.
Boots acquired by the Weston family for $8.9bn
Boots is to be acquired by the Canadian branch of the Weston family for $8.9bn.
Laura Geller Beauty enters fragrance with first scent
Laura Geller Beauty has entered into the fragrance category with the launch of its first scent.
Scent Beauty names Yoana Land Chief Financial Officer
Scent Beauty has named Yoana Land Chief Financial Officer.
Jean Paul Gaultier opens pop-up in Paris for La Favorite
Jean Paul Gaultier has opened a pop-up in Paris to mark the launch of its new women’s fragrance, La Favorite.
Frasers Group launches luxury-focused business in UK and US
Frasers Group has launched Frasers Group Luxury, a luxury-focused business spanning the UK and US.
Beautyworld Dubai 2026 kicks off
The 30th edition of the Beautyworld Dubai show kicked off today in United Arab Emirates.
Tresalis acquires majority stake in Vyrao
A new owner-operator platform Tresalis has acquired a majority stake in London-based fragrance brand Vyrao.