LVMH names Véronique Courtois head of Beauty Division
LVMH has named Véronique Courtois Chairman and CEO of
US Department of Justice closes anti-trust investigation against Symrise
The Department of Justice of the United States of America has closed its anti-trust investigation against Symrise.
Coty ends license with Orveda
Coty revealed it would end its license with French skincare brand Orveda.
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.
Shiseido names Lalisa Manobal global ambassador
Shiseido has named singer, dancer and actor Lalisa Manobal (known as Lisa) its new global ambassador.
Exports of French cosmetics fall 0.1% in 2025
French cosmetics exports in 2025 fell by 0.1% to €22.4bn.
dsm-firmenich opens creative space in Saudi Arabia
dsm-firmenich has opened a creative space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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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.
Givaudan opens creative center in Indonesia
Givaudan has opened a new fragrance creative center in Jakarta, Indonesia called 10 Capital.
Paris Packaging Week 2026 opens its doors today
Paris Packaging Week opens its doors today at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France.
Osmo raises $70m in Series B funding, expands leadership team
Digital scent design platform Osmo has raised $70m in Series B funding.
Olive Young to distribute its private-label brands in Europe
Olive Young has partnered Gabona to distribute three of Olive Young’s private brands in Europe.
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.
L:a Bruket launches first fragrance collection
L:a Bruket has launched its first fragrance collection comprising three eaux de parfum.
Expressions Parfumées unveils portraits of perfumers
Expressions Parfumées has unveiled a series of portraits of its nine perfumers by photographer Stéphane de Bourgies.
French industry lobbies government in face of geopolitical tension & regulatory pressure
France’s Minister of Industry Sébastien Martin said he would support the French beauty industry
LUXASIA highlights in-store services & retailtainment with new beauty boutiques
LUXASIA opened a string of beauty stores and pop-ups in 2025 for brands including Hermès, Puig, Byredo and Amouage.
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RoundTable Healthcare Partners acquires Colorescience
Private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired skincare and sunscreen brand Colorescience.
Douglas Chief Commercial Officer to leave company
Douglas' Chief Commercial Officer Philipp Andrée is to leave the company.
Rituals Cosmetics’ revenue up 16% in 2025
Rituals Cosmetics’ net revenue increased 16% year-on-year in 2025 to €2.43bn.
Givaudan to invest in fragrance facility in Mexico
Givaudan is to invest $110m in the construction of a new compounding facility for fragrances in Pedro Escobedo, Mexico.
Supergoop! names Lauren Weinberg Chief Marketing Officer
Supergoop! has named Lauren Weinberg Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Lancôme names Christy Turlington Burns global ambassador
Lancôme has named American model Christy Turlington Burns its new global ambassador.
Industry Talks: Givaudan Fine Fragrance Director, South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Danielle Hokayem
Givaudan's Danielle Hokayem tells BW Confidential about the state of the fragrance market in the Middle East
The Shilla Duty Free unveils Lunar New Year campaign at Changi
The Shilla Duty Free has unveiled a Lunar New Year campaign at Changi Airport in Singapore.