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
BW Confidential’s Oct-Dec Magazine out now
BW Confidential’s October-December magazine is out today. The latest issue includes: Interview Chinese online retailer JD Beauty...October 24, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty October 18-22, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 22, 2021
Prada creates virtual muse for new Candy fragrance
Prada Candy virtual muse Candy L’Oréal has created a virtual muse for its newly relaunched Prada Candy...October 22, 2021
Sephora implements AI tool to improve its demand forecasting
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has partnered with retail software company Relex Solutions to implement an AI-driven tool...October 22, 2021
L’Oréal reports strong third quarter
L’Oréal said it saw a ‘remarkable acceleration’ in the third quarter, with sales up 13.6% to €7.99bn....October 21, 2021
India’s Good Glamm Group acquires ScoopWhoop
Mumbai-based Good Glamm Group has acquired Indian digital media and lifestyle content platform ScoopWhoop. The move is...October 21, 2021
Shiseido Travel Retail to highlight prestige and skin beauty at TFWA Cannes show
Shiseido Travel Retail will present key launches, its marketing strategies and country-specific plans for 2022 at the...October 21, 2021
Watsons launches K-Beauty Land in stores and online
Asian health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched a new section in-store and online in response to...October 21, 2021
Unilever turnover up 4% in third quarter, Prestige Beauty grows double digits
Unilever turnover increased 4% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2021 to €13.5bn. Turnover was up 1.7%...October 21, 2021
Hermès Perfume and Beauty sales up 19.6% over 2019 in third quarter
Hermès’ revenue rose 54% to €6.6bn in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same...October 21, 2021
Gotha Cosmetics launches new eco-friendly make-up and skincare collection
Italian company Gotha Cosmetics has launched a new beauty collection, which it says responds to consumers’ renewed...October 21, 2021
Takasago unveils Chinese fragrance trends
Fragrance house Takasago is putting a focus on better meeting expectations of Chinese consumers and crafting scents...October 20, 2021