LVMH to cut energy consumption
Luxury group LVMH says it will reduce its energy consumption, in line with French President Emmanuel Macron’s...September 15, 2022
L’Oréal investment company takes stake in Chinese fragrance brand
L’Oréal China’s venture capital company Shanghai Meicifang Investment Co., Ltd has made a minority investment in Chinese...September 15, 2022
Shiseido innovation division opens calls for Chinese start-ups
Japanese company Shiseido’s innovation division, fibona, has opened calls for start-ups in China. As reported, Shiseido launched...September 15, 2022
ELC reorganizes brand structure
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has re-organized its brand structure into two clusters led by ELC Executive...September 15, 2022
UK refillable prestige beauty sales see growth
Sales of refillable prestige beauty products rose 47% from January to the end of July this year...September 15, 2022
Ulta Beauty expects more promotional market in months ahead
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty says it is well positioned to ride out inflation and any changes...September 15, 2022
Zinédine Zidane named face of Montblanc Legend
Soccer player Zinédine Zidane is to become the face of Montblanc’s fragrance line, Montblanc Legend, Interparfums announced....September 15, 2022
Dia considering sale of perfumery chain Clarel
Spain-based Dia Group is said to be considering selling its perfumery chain Clarel. In 2019, Dia said...September 14, 2022
Firmenich names three new Master Perfumers
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has named François-Raphaël Balestra, Wessel-Jan Kos and Haresh Totlani Master Perfumers....September 14, 2022
Puig acquires majority stake in Kama Ayurveda
Spanish company Puig has increased its investment in Indian Ayurvedic and wellness brand Kama Ayurveda to acquire...September 14, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Banking on the US. French department-store group Printemps is to open its first store in...September 13, 2022
Walmart, P&G and TerraCycle partner for in-store recycling
US-based retailer Walmart and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have partnered with environmentalist company TerraCycle to launch an...September 13, 2022
Clarins names new Managing Director for France
Clarins has named Nicolas Prieur Managing Director of Clarins France. The appointment went into effect September 1....September 12, 2022
Maesa names Piyush Jain CEO
Beauty brand incubator and outsourcing company Maesa has named Piyush Jain CEO, effective today. He succeeds Gianni...September 12, 2022
Global air passenger traffic at 74.6% of 2019 levels in July
Air passenger traffic worldwide reached 74.6% of pre-pandemic levels (2019) in July 2022, according to the International...September 12, 2022
Douglas start-up competition accepting entries until September 19
European beauty retailer Douglas is looking for innovations in products, digital and sustainability for the fourth edition...September 12, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty September 5-9, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...September 9, 2022
Coty sees resilience in its mass beauty offer
Despite the possibility of a recession looming over the US and Europe, Coty claims it is well...September 8, 2022
BW Confidential’s September magazine out today
BW Confidential’s September Magazine is out now. The latest issue includes: Interview Inter Parfums Inc Chairman &...September 8, 2022
Rituals opens 1,000th store
Dutch brand Rituals opened its 1,000th standalone store yesterday. The new shop is located on shopping street...September 8, 2022
Boots launches low-priced essentials range
UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots has launched a new range of products aimed at responding to...September 8, 2022
South Korea raises duty-free allowance
The South Korean government has raised the duty-free allowance limit from $600 to $800 for inbound passengers,...September 8, 2022
Printemps to open first store in the US
French department-store group Printemps is to open its first store in the US. The shop, which is...September 7, 2022
Central Group to reach €6.7bn in department store sales in 2022, to focus on Europe
Thailand’s Central Group will focus on strengthening its European department-store operations as part of its plans to...September 7, 2022
BW Confidential to host The Beauty Party during Cannes show
BW Confidential is thrilled to announce that it will once again host The Beauty Party, during the...September 7, 2022
Dufry unveils new strategy
Swiss travel retailer Dufry expects annual turnover growth of 5% to 7% in 2025 to 2027, as...September 6, 2022
Church & Dwight to acquire Hero Cosmetics
US-based Church & Dwight is to acquire skincare brand Hero Cosmetics for $630m. The transaction is expected...September 6, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Perfect storm. Chinese beauty company Yatsen plans to close more Perfect Diary stores in the...September 6, 2022
Boots to launch online marketplace
UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots (WBA) is to launch an online marketplace next spring. The launch...September 6, 2022
Dubai Duty Free sales up 104% in first eight months
Travel retailer Dubai Duty Free’s (DDF) sales rose 104% year-over-year to $1.06bn in the first eight months...September 6, 2022