High-priced beauty leads online search growth in the US, says Spate
The high-price segment is performing the best across haircare, skincare and make-up, according to market-research company Spate’s...June 28, 2022
L’Occitane sales up 15.8% in full year
L’Occitane Group’s net sales rose 15.8% to €1.78bn in the year ended March 31, 2022. Sales increased...June 28, 2022
Flannels opens new Liverpool flagship
UK-based retailer Flannels opened a new flagship store in Liverpool last week. The beauty department on the...June 28, 2022
Spotlight on Paris Packaging Week Innovation Award winners
Paris Packaging Week kicks off tomorrow. The event dedicated to packaging innovation in beauty, aerosols and premium...June 28, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Beauty ambitions. Mumbai-based Reliance Industries is considering buying US-based Revlon, according to reports. The Indian...June 28, 2022
CVS ranks as most trusted retail & e-commerce brand in the US, says Morning Consult
US-based drugstore operator CVS ranked as the most-trusted retail and e-commerce brand in the US, according to...June 27, 2022
Interview with Space NK CEO Andy Lightfoot
Space NK CEO Andy Lightfoot UK-based retailer Space NK is known for its curated edit of beauty...June 27, 2022
Beauty in Travel Retail Webinar – The Next Digital Frontier – key takeaways
‘The Next Digital Frontier’ was the theme of the second webinar in the Beauty in Travel Retail...June 27, 2022
Beauty in Travel Retail Webinar – Lessons from Downtown – key takeaways
‘Lessons from Downtown’ was the theme of the first webinar in the Beauty in Travel Retail event...June 27, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty June 20-24, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...June 24, 2022
Gotha Cosmetics acquires Mia Cosmetic Factory
Italian company Gotha Cosmetics has acquired Mia Cosmetic Factory. Mia Cosmetic Factory is a filling company and...June 24, 2022
Reliance Industries considers Revlon buyout, says report
Mumbai-based Reliance Industries is considering buying US-based Revlon, according to a report from ET Now. As reported,...June 24, 2022
TFWA to introduce new social events at Cannes show
Travel-retail association TFWA has announced details for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, taking place from October...June 23, 2022
Industry Talks: Intercos President & Founder Dario Ferrari
Intercos President & Founder Dario Ferrari Cosmetics contract manufacturer Intercos President and Founder Dario Ferrari talks about...June 23, 2022
Coty launches Kylie Cosmetics in travel retail Americas
Coty has partnered with travel retailers Dufry and Duty Free Americas to launch a travel-retail campaign for...June 22, 2022
myBlend to open store in Paris
Rendering of the myBlend store and spa in Paris Skincare brand myBlend is to open a standalone...June 22, 2022
Luxury goods market up 7% in 2021 over 2019, says Bain report
The value of the personal luxury goods market rose 7% to €288bn in 2021 compared to 2019,...June 22, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Haircare corners. LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has introduced haircare corners both in stores and online....June 21, 2022
Viktor&Rolf launches new fragrance
Viktor&Rolf (L’Oréal) has launched its first major new women’s fragrance since the 2005 launch of Flowerbomb. Called...June 21, 2022
Fragrance brand L’Âme du Bois launches NFT subscription
Fragrance brand L’Âme du Bois is to launch a subscription service using NFTs. L’Âme du Bois is...June 21, 2022
Rituals unveils book showcasing its vision of wellbeing
Rituals Cosmetics’ first book: The Book of Rituals Dutch company Rituals Cosmetics has unveiled its first book,...June 20, 2022
Gebr Heinemann granted duty-free license at Düsseldorf Airport
German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann has been granted a duty-free tender to operate four duty-free and travel-retail...June 20, 2022
FEBEA and Bpifrance launch accelerator program
French beauty association La Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté (FEBEA) and French investment company Bpifrance have...June 20, 2022
CPL Aromas launches sustainability index
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has launched a sustainability index for all its fragrances in a bid to...June 20, 2022
Valentino Beauty opens pop-up at CDG Airport, Paris
The Valentino Beauty pop-up at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris L’Oréal Travel Retail has opened Valentino Beauty’s...June 20, 2022
ELC announces appointments at Origins & Bumble and bumble
Corey Reese and Amber Garrison Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has named Amber Garrison Global Brand President of...June 20, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty June 13-17, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...June 17, 2022
Charles-Henri Bourgeois dies in tragic accident
It is with regret that BW Confidential reports that Charles-Henri Bourgeois, who helped create the MakeUp in...June 17, 2022
Read The Fragrance Foundation France Awards 2022 Special Edition
The Fragrance Foundation France celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Fragrance Foundation France Awards 2022 and the...June 17, 2022
Revlon files for bankruptcy
US-based Revlon has filed for bankruptcy. The filing was triggered by liquidity problems, due in part to...June 16, 2022