Superdrug launches online marketplace
UK-based retailer Superdrug (A.S. Watson Group) has launched an online marketplace. The retailer claims it is the...November 21, 2022
L’Oréal creates joint venture to launch new luxury brand
L’Oréal, The Shilla Duty Free parent company Hotel Shilla and private-equity firm Anchor Equity Partners have created...November 21, 2022
Bogart turnover up 11.5% in Q3
French cosmetics and fragrance company Bogart’s third-quarter turnover increased 11.5% year-over-year to €66.8m. Turnover in the first...November 21, 2022
Firmenich and FIT launch scholarship
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich’s Charitable Foundation has joined forces with US-based Fashion Institute of Technology...November 18, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty November 14-18, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...November 18, 2022
GridKor acquires The Perfect V
US-based GridKor has acquired intimate skincare company The Perfect V. GridKor says it will use its e-commerce...November 18, 2022
Galeries Lafayette to open stores in India
France-based department-store group Galeries Lafayette is to open its first stores in India. The retailer has partnered...November 17, 2022
Charlotte Tilbury launches metaverse experience
Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury has launched what it calls its first 3D metaverse shopping experience for the...November 17, 2022
Macy’s net sales down 3.9% in Q3
US-based department-store group Macy’s third-quarter net sales fell 3.9% to $5.2bn compared to the same period the...November 17, 2022
Functionalab Group and FYi Medical Aesthetics to merge
Canadian companies Functionalab Group and FYihealth group’s Medical Aesthetics division are to merge to create what they...November 17, 2022
Pola Orbis net sales down 6.9% in Q3
Japanese group Pola Orbis’ third-quarter net sales fell 6.9% to ¥119.65bn ($856.94m) compared to the same period...November 17, 2022
Industry talks: Bulgari Global Managing Director of the Fragrances Business Unit Jonathan Brinbaum
Bulgari Global Managing Director of the Fragrances Business Unit Jonathan Brinbaum Bulgari Global Managing Director of...November 16, 2022
Global luxury market to grow 21% in 2022, says Bain-Altagamma
The global luxury market’s revenue is expected to grow 21% to €1.4 trillion in 2022 compared to...November 16, 2022
Cosmoprof Asia opens today
Trade show Cosmoprof Asia opens today in Singapore at the Singapore Expo Center. Running until November 18,...November 16, 2022
Estée Lauder Companies to acquire Tom Ford
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is to acquire the Tom Ford brand in what it calls a transformational...November 16, 2022
L’Oréal partners with Ready Player Me for metaverse looks
L’Oréal has inked a multi-brand partnership with Ready Player Me, a cross-game avatar platform for the metaverse....November 15, 2022
Beauty sees growth during more muted 11.11
Alibaba’s Tmall, JD.com and Pinduoduo’s GMV rose 2.9% year-over-year to Rmb934bn ($132.69bn) during this year’s 11.11 shopping...November 15, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Beauty on demand. Sephora has launched on delivery app DoorDash’s marketplace in North America. Customers...November 15, 2022
Prestige beauty sales in US up 15% in Q3
Prestige beauty sales in the US rose 15% to $6bn in the third quarter of 2022 (July...November 15, 2022
UK prestige hair sales see gains
Prestige haircare sales in the UK rose 67% from January to September compared to the same period...November 15, 2022
UK holds beauty festival
Several beauty brands are set to take part in the UK’s first The Beauty Beat festival. Taking...November 14, 2022
Kicks partners with Revieve to launch digital experiences
Cosmetics chain Kicks has partnered with beauty tech company Revieve to launch a string of digital features...November 14, 2022
Chromavis names Alexandre Daniellot VP Global Sales
Italy-based cosmetics manufacturer Chromavis has named Alexandre Daniellot Vice President of Global Sales and General Manager of...November 14, 2022
YouTube launches holiday shopping event
Google-owned YouTube has partnered with 30 brands and creators to host a nine-day holiday shopping event. Running...November 14, 2022
Sephora launches on DoorDash
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has launched on US-based delivery app DoorDash’s marketplace. Customers will be able to...November 14, 2022
ELC in exclusive talks to acquire Tom Ford, says report
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is in exclusive talks to acquire luxury fashion brand Tom Ford for...November 14, 2022
Augustinus Bader raises $25m
Skincare brand Augustinus Bader has raised $25m in funding led by historical investor Impala, in addition to...November 14, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty November 7-11, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...November 11, 2022
Shiseido reveals CEO succession plans
Japanese group Shiseido has announced a management succession plan, which will see its President and CEO Masahiko...November 11, 2022
Shiseido’s nine-month sales up 4.7%
Shiseido’s sales for the first nine months of the year rose 4.7% to ¥762.7bn ($5.4bn). On a...November 11, 2022