Clarins opens spa in New York Air France lounge
French beauty brand Clarins has opened a spa in New York’s JFK Air France airport lounge in...November 7, 2022
China dampens hopes of easing of zero-Covid policy
The Chinese government dampened hopes that it would begin to ease its zero-Covid policy on Saturday. China’s...November 7, 2022
The Perfume Shop freezes prices on 100 fragrances
UK-based fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has frozen prices on 117 of its bestselling fragrances until 2023....November 4, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty October 31-November 4, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...November 4, 2022
E.A. Cosmetics inks Gant fragrance license
Germany-based E.A. Cosmetics has inked the fragrance license for US-based sportswear brand Gant. The deal will see...November 4, 2022
Mitsukoshi to launch new beauty concept in first Philippines store
Japanese department-store group Istean Mitsukoshi is to launch a new beauty concept in the Philippines as the...November 4, 2022
Brands may consider pause on Twitter advertising
Beauty companies may stop advertising on Twitter, at least temporarily, following businessman Elon Musk’s acquisition of the...November 3, 2022
Dufry turnover up 56.7% in Q3
Swiss travel retailer Dufry’s third-quarter turnover increased 56.7% year-over-year to CHF2.11bn ($2.08bn) and rose 58.6% on an...November 3, 2022
Bath & Body Works names Gina Boswell CEO
US-based Bath & Body Works has named Gina Boswell CEO and a member of the board, effective...November 3, 2022
e.l.f. Beauty sales up 33% in Q2, raises outlook
US-based e.l.f. Beauty’s net sales rose 33% year-over-year to $122.3m in the second quarter of fiscal 2023...November 3, 2022
Sa Sa turnover down 1.1% in Q2
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa’s second-quarter (July to September) turnover fell 1.1% HK$750.1m ($95.55m) versus the...November 3, 2022
Amorepacific revenue down 15.9% in Q3
South Korean beauty company Amorepacific Group’s revenue fell 15.9% to Krw1.02 trillion ($714.77m) in the third quarter...November 3, 2022
Revlon said to be exploring sale
US-based Revlon is exploring a sale of the company as part of its plan to exit Chapter...November 2, 2022
ELC net sales down 11% in Q1, lowers outlook
The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) net sales fell 11% year-over-year to $3.93bn in the first quarter ended...November 2, 2022
Ocado partners with Lotte Shopping
UK-based Ocado has entered South Korea through a partnership with Lotte Shopping. Through the partnership, the two...November 2, 2022
Douglas names new Chief Digital Officer
Douglas’ new Chief Digital Officer Philipp Andree German beauty retailer Douglas has appointed Philipp Andrée as its...November 2, 2022
Beautyworld Middle East unveils award winners at gala dinner
The ceremony for trade show Beautyworld Middle East Awards took place at a gala dinner on Monday...November 2, 2022
Manor unveils new beauty concept
Manor Lausanne’s new beauty department Swiss department store Manor has unveiled a new concept for its beauty...November 2, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Hainan expansion. Recent news around Hainan has centered on lockdowns and lost sales, but last...November 1, 2022
Beautyworld Middle East opens today
Trade show Beautyworld Middle East opens its doors today in Dubai. The event runs from October 31...October 31, 2022
Haikou International Duty-Free City opens today
China Duty Free Group (CDFG) opened the Haikou International Duty-Free City project in Hainan today, the world’s...October 28, 2022
Silverwood Brands acquires Nailberry
UK-based Silverwood Brands has acquired nail care brand Nailberry for £10m ($11.6m). Nailberry generated £2m ($2.3m) in...October 28, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty October 24-28, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 28, 2022
Argeville opens new South African center
France-based flavor and fragrance house Argeville has opened a new center in South Africa. Located in Johannesburg,...October 28, 2022
Beauty players raise guidance
A number of beauty players raised guidance earlier this week, due to strong quarterly earnings. Companies cited...October 27, 2022
Re-thinking the 11.11 shopping festival
Chinese e-commerce players should rethink their 11.11 shopping festival strategies, given that gross merchandise value (GMV) outlooks...October 27, 2022
L’Occitane sales up 24.9% in Q2
L’Occitane Group’s second-quarter net sales rose 24.9% year-over-year to €484.5m. Sales were up 16.2% at constant rates....October 27, 2022
Unilever turnover up 17.8% in Q3, raises guidance
Unilever’s third-quarter turnover rose 17.8% year-over-year to €15.8bn. Turnover increased 16.1% to €45.6bn in the first nine...October 27, 2022
Beiersdorf sales up 11.1% in first nine months, raises guidance
German group Beiersdorf’s sales rose 11.1% year-over-year in organic terms to €6.7bn in the first nine months...October 27, 2022
DFS to open new Macau store
LVMH-owned travel retailer DFS is to open a new British-inspired T Galleria by DFS store in Macau...October 27, 2022