Kohl’s enters exclusive talks with Franchise Group
US department-store chain Kohl’s has entered into exclusive negotiations with US-based Franchise Group. Franchise is offering to...June 7, 2022
TFWA opens visitor registration for Cannes show
Travel-retail association TFWA has opened visitor registration for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, taking place from...June 6, 2022
Some 90% of Asia-Pacific consumers willing to pay more for sustainability, says Bain
Some 90% of consumers in Asia-Pacific are willing to pay more for sustainable products, according to a...June 6, 2022
A.S. Watson Group to expand recycling program
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group is to roll out its recycling program to Hong Kong. ...June 6, 2022
Philippe Farnier named President & CEO Travel Retail, LVMH Beauty
LVMH has appointed Philippe Farnier President & CEO Travel Retail, LVMH Beauty. He is a member of...June 3, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty May 30-June 3, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...June 3, 2022
Hong Kong retail returns to growth in April
Hong Kong’s retail sales returned to growth in April after two consecutive months of decline, according to...June 3, 2022
Fraport launches pop-up rental spaces
Airport operator Fraport has launched a pop-up store rental concept at Frankfurt Airport in a bid to...June 3, 2022
Gebr Heinemann announces leadership changes
German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann has named Raoul Spanger Co-CEO, alongside Max Heinemann, effective July 1. Max...June 2, 2022
Industry talks: Typology Founder Ning Li
Typology Founder Ning Li Skincare brand Typology launched in 2019 in a bid to offer sustainable products...June 2, 2022
Coty and Kim Kardashian to launch new skincare brand
Coty and Kim Kardashian are to launch a new skincare brand, called Skkn by Kim, which is...June 2, 2022
Space NK relocates Covent Garden store
UK-based beauty retailer Space NK has relocated its store in Covent Garden in London to a larger...June 1, 2022
San Francisco-based Junoco raises $6.3m
San Francisco-based beauty brand Junoco has raised $6.3m in Series A funding led by venture capital fund...June 1, 2022
Shiseido launches men’s skincare brand Sidekick
Japanese group Shiseido is to launch a new premium skincare brand aimed at Asian Gen Z men....June 1, 2022
SHISEIDO launches 150th anniversary campaign
Beauty brand SHISEIDO has launched a campaign to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Called “From life comes beauty,”...June 1, 2022
L’Occitane Travel Retail launches eco-friendly pop-ups
L’Occitane Travel Retail has rolled out an eco-friendly pop-up campaign for the L’Occitane en Provence brand. The...June 1, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Brick-and-mortar bounce back. Brick-and-mortar is making a comeback, with a string of retailers reporting a...May 31, 2022
Puig acquires majority stake in Byredo
Spanish company Puig has acquired a majority stake in Swedish brand Byredo. Puig says the acquisition will...May 31, 2022
L Catterton invests in Indian brand Sugar Cosmetics
Indian beauty brand Sugar Cosmetics has raised $50m in Series D funding led by private-equity company L...May 31, 2022
Beauty accounts for 13% of department store sales in 2021
The cosmetics & beauty category accounted for 13% of sales in department stores worldwide in 2021, according...May 31, 2022
DSM and Firmenich to merge
Dutch company DSM and Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich are to merge in a deal that...May 31, 2022
Unilever to take majority stake in Nutrafol
Unilever is to acquire a majority stake in hair and wellness brand Nutrafol. The company currently has...May 30, 2022
Firmenich partners with China-based ScentRealm
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has partnered with China-based ScentRealm to create digital fragrance experiences. The...May 30, 2022
Acqua di Parma opens first boutique in Singapore
LVMH-owned fragrance brand Acqua di Parma opened its first boutique in Singapore last month. The 92m2 (990ft2)...May 30, 2022
Shopping festival 6.18 kicks off
Chinese e-commerce players including Alibaba and JD.com kicked off initiatives for the 6.18 shopping festival this...May 30, 2022
MEADFA to take place in Bahrain in November
The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association has announced that the MEADFA Conference will take place...May 30, 2022
Prestige beauty sales in UK up double digits in Q1, says NPD
Prestige beauty sales in the UK saw double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2022 compared to...May 30, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty May 23-27, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...May 27, 2022
Mango adds Rituals to online platform
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has added Dutch brand Rituals to its online platform. Mango has already started...May 27, 2022
e.l.f. Beauty sales up 23% in fiscal 2022
US-based e.l.f. Beauty’s net sales rose 23% to $392.2m in full year fiscal 2022 (the 12 months...May 27, 2022