Unilever names Hein Schumacher CEO
Unilever has named Hein Schumacher as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2023. The group’s current CEO...January 30, 2023
Firmenich launches new version of sustainability measurement tool
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has launched a new version of its sustainability measurement tool, EcoScent...January 30, 2023
Givaudan launches AI-powered tool
Swiss flavor and fragrance company has launched a new AI-powered offer to translate fragrances into color patterns...January 30, 2023
Watch This Week in Beauty January 23-27, 2023
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...January 27, 2023
Printemps launches personalized experience platform
France-based department-store group Printemps has launched a new service that allows customers to create tailor-made shopping experiences....January 27, 2023
LVMH full-year 2022 sales up 23%
LVMH called 2022 a record year, despite the geo-political and economic situation as it reported a 23%...January 26, 2023
Givaudan like-for-like sales up 5.3% in 2022
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan’s like-for-like sales rose 5.3% to CHF7.1bn ($7.73bn) in 2022 compared to...January 25, 2023
Manor names Roland Armbruster CEO
Switzerland-based department-store group Manor has named Roland Armbruster CEO, effective February 1. He will succeed Jérôme Gilg...January 25, 2023
Qatar Airways launches membership points as payment option
Qatar Airways is to allow its loyalty program members to purchase products with Qatar Airways Privilege Club...January 24, 2023
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Travel boom. Travel during China’s Spring Festival holiday is set to surpass 2019 levels, according...January 24, 2023
Coty opens multi-brand fragrance pop-up in Malaysia
Coty has launched a multi-brand fragrance pop-up at Malaysia Airport. The space launched in December and will...January 24, 2023
Interparfums’ sales up 26% in 2022
Interparfums’ sales rose 60% to €192.6m in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same period...January 24, 2023
Shiseido creates Chief Marketing Officer position for the US
Japanese company Shiseido has named Agnes Landau as Chief Marketing Officer of the US, a newly created...January 24, 2023
Symrise names Loc Dong Master Perfumer
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise’s Fine Fragrance division has named Loc Dong Master Perfumer. Prior to...January 23, 2023
Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie CEO Etienne Gruyez to leave company
Glassmaker Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie CEO Etienne Gruyez is to leave the company after joining the glassmaker eight...January 23, 2023
Dr.Ci:Labo launches Lunar New Year campaign
Japanese dermacosmetics brand Dr.Ci:Labo (Johnson & Johnson) has launched a Lunar New Year campaign at its concept...January 23, 2023
Makeup by Mario receives $40m investment
US-based brand Makeup by Mario has received a $40m minority growth investment from private investment firm Provenance...January 20, 2023
Watch This Week in Beauty January 16-20, 2023
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...January 20, 2023
Elizabeth Arden launches Miffy activations for Lunar New Year
Beauty brand Elizabeth Arden has partnered with Miffy, the fictional rabbit character created by Dutch artist Dick...January 20, 2023
Bogart may close 17 April stores in France
French cosmetics and fragrance company Bogart may close 17 of its April stores in France, according to...January 20, 2023
L’Oréal Paris opens pop-up in Hainan
L’Oréal Paris has partnered with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) to open a pop-up in Hainan for...January 20, 2023
Thirteen lune raises $8m
US-based beauty e-commerce platform thirteen lune has raised $8m in a seed plus round, with new participation...January 19, 2023
P&G net sales down 1% in Q2
US-based P&G’s net sales fell 1% to $20.8bn in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 (October...January 19, 2023
Beauty players lack Net Zero transparency, says report
None of the world’s 10 largest beauty and personal-care companies had an externally validated Net Zero target,...January 19, 2023
Superdrug like-for-like sales up 16% in December
UK-based retailer Superdrug’s (A.S. Watson Group) like-for-like sales rose 16% in the five weeks ending December 31,...January 19, 2023
Starboard Cruise Services promotes Lisa Kauffman and Mike Turek
Cruise retailer Starboard Cruise Services (LVMH) has promoted Lisa Kauffman to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and...January 18, 2023
ELC makes travel retail appointments
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has named Matthieu Cheyrou Vice President/General Manager of Clinique, Travel Retail Worldwide....January 18, 2023
International tourism set to reach 95% of 2019 levels in 2023
International tourist travels could reach between 80% and 95% of 2019’s pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to...January 18, 2023
Cosmetic Valley looks to create Cosmetic Week
French cosmetics cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed an agreement with France’s Île-de-France region, which includes...January 18, 2023
Ulta Beauty names Michelle Crossan-Matos Chief Marketing Officer
US beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has named Michelle Crossan-Matos Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective today. Crossan-Matos will...January 17, 2023