Douglas Q3 sales down 2%, looks to review store network
German retailer Douglas Group’s third-quarter sales fell 2%
P&G to acquire Thorne
P&G is to acquire US-based nutritional supplements company
Guerlain opens São Paulo store
LVMH-owned Guerlain has taken another important step in Latin America with the opening of its
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IEVA Group names Gabriele Betti Deputy CEO
IEVA Group has named Gabriele Betti Deputy CEO.
TSG Consumer to acquire majority stake in Saltair
TSG Consumer is to acquire a majority stake in bodycare brand Saltair.
Puig like-for-like revenues up 4.4% in first half
Puig’s revenues for the first half of 2026 rose 4.4% like-for-like to €2.35bn, with the company saying it gained market share
Symrise’s organic sales up 2% in the first half
Symrise’s organic sales rose 2% in the first half of 2026 to €2.53bn.
Dossier Perfumes names Stefano Curti Executive Chairman
Dossier Perfumes has named Stefano Curti as Executive Chairman of its board of directors.
Avolta’s core turnover down 2.7% in first half
Avolta's core turnover fell 2.7% on a reported basis to CHF 6.44bn ($7.92bn).
dsm-firmenich to cut 1,000 jobs
dsm-firmenich has revealed it could cut 1,000 jobs over the next 18 to 24 months as part of its restructuring program.
L’Oréal first-half sales up 6.8%
L’Oréal reported what it called a strong first half 2026, with like-for-like sales up 6.8% to €23.77bn.
Lagardère Travel Retail revenue up 3.3% in first half
Lagardère Travel Retail’s revenue in the first half of 2026 rose 3.3% on a like-for-like basis to €2.97bn.
Hermès’ Perfume and Beauty’s sales down 6.1% in first half
Hermès’ consolidated revenue in the first half of 2026 rose 1.6% at current exchange rates to €8.16bn.
Estée Lauder launches new fragrance
Estée Lauder has launched a new fragrance called Glimmer.
Bluebell Group opens new beauty retail concept in China
Bluebell Group has opened its first store in Shenzhen, China.
Gap launches new fragrance collection
Gap Inc has introduced the first launch for its beauty line called Gap Beauty: a reimagination of the retailer's original fragrance collection.
Unilever sales up 4.8% in first half, raises outlook
Unilever’s underlying sales in the first half rose 4.8%.
YSL Beauty names Alisha Boe global ambassador for Black Opium
YSL Beauty has named actor Alisha Boe the new global ambassador for Black Opium.
iRomaScents presents AI fragrance discovery platform at Sephora
iRomaScents is presenting its AI-powered fragrance discovery platform at Sephora’s store in Marbella, Spain.
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics revenues fall 1% in Q2
LVMH’s revenues for the second quarter rose 3% on an organic basis to €19.5bn
TFWA unveils social causes for Cannes show
The TFWA has introduced two initiatives focused on social causes that it will highlight at this year's TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
Sephora opens first boutique store concept in UK
Sephora has opened its first boutique store concept in the UK on London's Carnaby Street.
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness invests in Merit
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness has made a minority investment in Merit.
Jean Paul Gaultier launches new fragrance
Puig has launched a new fragrance for the Jean Paul Gaultier brand called La Favorite.
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LVMH names Yann Musquin General Manager of Fragrance Brands
LVMH has named Yann Musquin General Manager of LVMH Fragrance Brands.
Symrise to acquire Floral Concept
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise has signed a put option to acquire Floral Concept, a French
Interparfums’ sales down 7.3% in first half
Interparfums’ consolidated sales in the first half of 2026 totaled €414.3m, falling 7.3% at current exchange rates.
Sephora unveils brand founders for 2026 incubator program
Sephora North America has revealed the 12 brand founders who will join its 2026 Accelerate program.