CK Hutchison retail sales up 9% in 2021
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s retail division’s revenue rose 9% year-over-year to HK$173.6bn ($22.18bn) in 2021. The company’s...March 24, 2022
Chanel launches pop-ups for No1 line in travel retail
French brand Chanel has launched a string of initiatives throughout airports in Europe to promote the launch...March 24, 2022
Estée Lauder named exclusive beauty partner of Metaverse Fashion Week
Beauty brand Estée Lauder is the exclusive beauty partner of virtual social world Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week,...March 24, 2022
Macy’s to expand Backstage shop-in-shop concept
US department-store group Macy’s is to expand its store-in-store concept Macy’s Backstage in a bid to adapt...March 23, 2022
Cosmetic Victories prizes awarded
The Cosmetic Victories awards ceremony, which recognizes innovative projects in beauty, was held as a digital event...March 23, 2022
Symrise to acquire SFA Romani and Groupe Neroli
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise is to acquire two fragrance houses in a bid to strengthen...March 22, 2022
TFWA reveals details for Singapore networking event
TFWA has revealed details about its in-person networking event, taking place May 9 to 11 in Singapore...March 22, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Kohl’s under pressure. Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is considering a bid for US department-store...March 22, 2022
More firms line up in bid for Boots
More firms are lining up to explore buying UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots, according to a...March 22, 2022
Douglas Chief Digital Officer Vanessa Stützle to leave company
German beauty retailer Douglas’ Chief Digital Officer and member of the Management Board Vanessa Stützle is to...March 22, 2022
Foreo opens brand store on Naver
Swedish beauty tech company Foreo has opened a brand store on Korean e-commerce platform Naver. In January,...March 22, 2022
BW Confidential launches Business Intelligence service & fragrance consumer report & data platform
The new The Global Fragrance Consumer Insights Report & Data Platform from BW Confidential & PERFUMIST BW...March 21, 2022
The industry celebrates International Fragrance Day
The Fragrance Foundation, brands, retailers and fragrance houses have launched a string of initiatives to celebrate International...March 21, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty March 14-18, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...March 18, 2022
A.S. Watson Group to close Watsons Russia stores
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group is to close its Watsons stores in Russia due to...March 18, 2022
Dufry granted concessions in Mexico
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has been granted two five-year concession contracts at the new Mexico City International...March 18, 2022
SK-II launches new film series for PITERA Essence
Prestige skincare brand SK-II is to launch a new film series for the PITERA Essence featuring its...March 17, 2022
The Fragrance Foundation France to launch new podcast series
The Fragrance Foundation France (FFF) is to launch a new podcast series as part of a string...March 17, 2022
IFF to increase prices
US-based flavor and fragrance company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is to increase prices across all its...March 17, 2022
Beiersdorf names Philippe Lamy CEO of La Prairie
German group Beiersdorf has named Philippe Lamy CEO of its La Prairie brand, effective April 2. Lamy...March 17, 2022
Feelunique partners with online sourcing platform RangeMe
UK-based e-commerce player Feelunique has partnered with online sourcing platform RangeMe. RangeMe is an online platform that...March 16, 2022
UK bans luxury exports to Russia
The UK government has introduced new economic sanctions, including a ban on luxury goods exports to Russia...March 16, 2022
Sa Sa launches on online grocery platform foodpanda mall
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa has launched on online grocery and food delivery platform foodpanda...March 16, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Spring forward. French department-store group Printemps is to unveil a new brand identity and 10 new...March 16, 2022
MakeUp in Shanghai and Luxe Pack Shanghai moved to June
Trade shows MakeUp in Shanghai and Luxe Pack Shanghai have been postponed due to the worsening of...March 15, 2022
Printemps launches new visual identity and retail concepts
French department-store group Printemps is to unveil a new brand identity and 10 new in-store and digital...March 15, 2022
Dior relaunches Dior Addict lipstick line
French brand Dior has relaunched its Dior Addict lipstick line. The new line features 90% natural origin...March 15, 2022
Dufry extends concession at Bali airport
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has extended its duty-free concession at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport...March 15, 2022
CPL Aromas to open new factory and offices
Fragrance house CPL Aromas is to open a new office in Mumbai, India, this year. The new...March 15, 2022
Firmenich sets new sustainability targets
Swiss flavor and fragrance house Firmenich has set new sustainability targets as it aims to be number...March 14, 2022