Intercos IPO values company at €1.2bn
Cosmetics manufacturer Intercos priced its initial public offering (IPO) at €12.50 per share, valuing the company at...November 2, 2021
ELC sales up 23% in first quarter fiscal 2022
The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) net sales rose 23% year-over-year to $4.39bn in the first quarter of...November 2, 2021
Estée Lauder Companies partners with Florida A&M University as part of Racial Equity goals
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has partnered with Florida A&M University (FAMU) as part of its Racial Equity...November 2, 2021
Shiseido Travel Retail launches holiday collections
Shiseido Travel Retail has launched holiday collections for its SHISEIDO, Clé de Peau Beauté and NARS brands....November 2, 2021
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes welcomed 3,408 visitors
Some 3,408 delegates attended the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes...October 29, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty October 25-29, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 29, 2021
Birchbox and Mira Beauty acquired by FemTec Health
Beauty subscription service Birchbox and beauty search engine and marketplace Mira Beauty have been acquired by women’s...October 29, 2021
Facebook rebrands as Meta
Facebook has changed its name to Meta, in a rebrand aimed at widening its scope from a...October 29, 2021
Estée Lauder partners with the International Space Station National Lab’s Sustainability Challenge
Estée Lauder has become an exclusive partner of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory’s Sustainability Challenge:...October 29, 2021
L’Oréal inks research agreement with Symatese Group
L’Oréal has signed a new long-term research and development agreement in the area of biomaterials with medical...October 28, 2021
Estée Lauder Companies names Peter Jueptner Group President, International
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has named Peter Jueptner Group President, International, effective February 1, 2022. He will...October 28, 2021
Beiersdorf sales up 9.9% in the first nine months
German group Beiersdorf’s sales rose 9.9% year-over-year to €5.76bn (+12% on an organic basis) in the first...October 28, 2021
LUXASIA to open first Escentials store outside of Singapore
The new Escentials store in Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia Asian distribution company LUXASIA is to open the...October 28, 2021
Dufry sees improvement in third quarter driven by Americas and EMEA
Swiss travel retailer Dufry’s turnover rose 177.1% (+174.7% in organic terms) year-over-year to CHF1.35bn ($1.47bn) in the...October 28, 2021
L’Occitane Group second-quarter sales up 7% on 2019
L’Occitane Group’s net sales rose 13.3% (+11.4% at constant rates) year-over-year to €387.88m in the second quarter...October 28, 2021
Arcade Beauty names Carl Allain President and CEO
Beauty samples manufacturer Arcade Beauty has named Carl Allain President and CEO, effective October 29. He succeeds...October 28, 2021
Foreo’s FAQ launches at Sephora China
Foreo-owned beauty device brand FAQ has partnered with Sephora China to launch in 104 Sephora stores in...October 28, 2021
Iberchem opens new facility in Brazil
Spain-based flavor and fragrance company Iberchem, which is part of Croda, has opened a new facility in...October 28, 2021
Lotus Herbals acquires stake in India’s Fixderma
Indian natural beauty company Lotus Herbals has acquired a 32% stake in Fixderma India Pvt Ltd, which...October 28, 2021
Interparfums third-quarter sales up 35% on 2019, raises guidance
France-based Interparfums reported a 35% increase in sales in the third quarter 2021 compared with 2019 to...October 27, 2021
Shiseido launches research activities at new Shanghai innovation center
Japanese company Shiseido’s new research facility in Shanghai launched its research activities today. The 1,575m2 (16,953ft2) site,...October 27, 2021
Estée Lauder Companies Group President, International Cedric Prouvé to retire
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Group President, International Cedric Prouvé is to retire after 27 years with the...October 26, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Sustainable...October 26, 2021
The Bay launches first holiday beauty calendar
Canadian retailer The Bay (HBC) has launched its first holiday beauty calendar. It contains 30 full- and...October 26, 2021
Inter Parfums Inc net sales up 64% in third quarter, raises guidance
Inter Parfums Inc’s net sales rose 64% year-over-year to $262.7m in the three months ended September 30....October 26, 2021
L’Oréal launches fragrance ingredients disclosure model
L’Oréal has launched a fragrance ingredients disclosure model in a bid to respond to consumers’ increasing demand...October 26, 2021
L’Oréal Travel Retail launches animation for new Prada fragrance
L’Oréal Travel Retail held an animation in the Dubai Airport last month for Prada’s new men’s fragrance...October 26, 2021
Heinemann Asia Pacific opens first store in Macau
Travel retailer Heinemann Asia Pacific opened its first shop in Macau this past weekend. It marks the...October 25, 2021
The TFWA Cannes 2021 opening conference
Collaboration and optimism were two overarching themes at this morning’s opening conference in Cannes at the TFWA...October 25, 2021
Dior names Anya Taylor-Joy Global Brand Ambassador for fashion and make-up
Dior has named American-British actress Anya Taylor-Joy its new Global Brand Ambassador. She will be the ambassador...October 25, 2021