Alibaba’s Cainiao launches weekly China-Brazil route
Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao Network has partnered with Qatar Airways to launch a weekly charter flight from...March 14, 2022
Tmall Luxury Pavilion launches one-on-one livestreaming
Alibaba has launched a new livestreaming feature for its platform for luxury brands, Tmall Luxury Pavilion. The...March 14, 2022
TFWA to hold networking event in Singapore in May
TFWA is to host an in-person networking event this May in Singapore instead of its regular Asia...March 14, 2022
mmi Analytics acquires influencer marketing platform Achoo
UK-based mmi Analytics has acquired influencer marketing platform Achoo. mmi Analytics will integrate Achoo’s technology with its...March 14, 2022
Byredo names Lucia Pica Creative Image and Make-up Partner
Sweden-based Byredo has named make-up artist Lucia Pica Creative Image and Make-up Partner. Pica will work with...March 14, 2022
Watch This Week in Beauty March 7-11, 2022
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...March 11, 2022
ELC names Israel Assa Travel Retail & Retail Development Global President
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has named Israel Assa Travel Retail and Retail Development Global President, effective...March 11, 2022
MANE names Mehdi Lisi Global Fine Fragrance President
Fragrance house MANE has named Mehdi Lisi Global Fine Fragrance President. He will be based in the...March 11, 2022
Shiseido to exhibit at second Hainan Expo
Japanese company Shiseido will present new brands, products and technologies to Chinese trade and consumer audiences at...March 11, 2022
Unilever launches second edition of Positive Beauty Growth Platform
Unilever has opened submissions for the second part of its Positive Beauty Growth Platform with a focus...March 11, 2022
Ulta Beauty sales up 40.3% in fiscal 2021
US beauty retailer Ulta Beauty’s net sales rose 40.3% to $8.6bn in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal...March 11, 2022
Gotha Cosmetics acquires Chinese company iColor Group
Italian company Gotha Cosmetics has acquired Chinese company iColor Group, marking Gotha’s entrance into the Chinese market....March 11, 2022
Sephora and Shipt partner to launch same-day delivery
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has partnered with shopping and delivery company Shipt to launch a same-day delivery...March 10, 2022
Perfect Corp launches virtual try-on NFT service
AI and AR beauty company Perfect Corp has launched a virtual try-on NFT service in a bid...March 10, 2022
UPDATE – Beauty companies & the war in Ukraine
More beauty companies have said they will suspend operations and temporarily close shops in Russia, as a...March 10, 2022
Natura &Co net revenue up 8.8% in 2021
Brazil-based Natura &Co’s revenue rose 8.8% to R$40.16bn ($8.01bn) in 2021 compared to 2020. Revenue rose 3.8%...March 10, 2022
Pola Orbis pushes back financial targets by a year
Japanese group Pola Orbis has moved back its financial targets for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 by...March 9, 2022
JD Beauty unveils virtual livestream anchor
Chinese e-commerce player JD Beauty used a virtual anchor to host a livestream on JD.com’s Super Category...March 9, 2022
Galeries Lafayette to open first store in Macau
France-based department-store group Galeries Lafayette is to open its first store in Macau. Hong Kong-based Forward Fashion...March 9, 2022
L’Oréal and Unilever temporarily close operations in Russia
L’Oréal is the latest beauty company to temporarily suspend operations in Russia, following the war in Ukraine....March 9, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Class + mass = reach. UK-based beauty retailer Space NK has partnered with Walmart to...March 8, 2022
Kohl’s aims to grow Sephora business to $2bn
US department-store group Kohl’s is aiming to grow its Sephora business to $2bn in annual sales. The...March 8, 2022
ELC and Sephora temporarily suspend operations in Russia
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and Sephora are the latest beauty players to temporarily suspend operations in...March 8, 2022
Dufry turnover up 52.9% in 2021
Swiss travel retailer Dufry’s full-year 2021 turnover rose 52.9% to CHF3.91bn ($4.21bn) compared to 2020. The year’s...March 8, 2022
ELC’s Olivier Bottrie to retire
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Travel Retail and Retail Development Global President Olivier Bottrie is to retire...March 7, 2022
Watsons launches new campaign
In the run-up to International Women’s Day on March 8, Asian health and beauty retailer Watsons is...March 7, 2022
Luxury brands temporarily close stores in Russia
Luxury brands have begun to temporarily close stores in Russia, following the war in Ukraine. Luxury group...March 7, 2022
Space NK partners with Walmart
UK-based beauty retailer Space NK has partnered with Walmart to bring prestige beauty products to the US-based...March 7, 2022
TFWA cancels Asia show as live event in Singapore, studying alternatives
The TFWA’s Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference will not take place as a live event in Singapore...March 4, 2022
Shiseido Travel Retail launches Hainan pop-up for Clé de Peau Beauté
Shiseido Travel Retail’s digital campaign for the Clé de Peau Beauté brand’s Hainan pop-up generated 90 million...March 4, 2022