MakeUp in Paris opens today
Trade show MakeUp in Paris kicks off today, running until October 21 in Paris at the Carrousel...October 20, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Ulta’s...October 19, 2021
Dior names new face for make-up & skincare
Emma Raducanu attends the “No Time To Die” World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28,...October 19, 2021
Ulta unveils new digital initiatives
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty has unveiled a string of new initiatives, mainly centered on digital and tech....October 19, 2021
Clinique launches NFT
Clinique (Estée Lauder Companies) has launched a limited-edition non-fungible token (NFT) in a bid to modernize its...October 19, 2021
P&G sales up 5% in first quarter
P&G’s net sales for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2022 (three months ended September 30)...October 19, 2021
Saks e-commerce business aiming for $6bn valuation in IPO
US-based department store Saks Fifth Avenue’s e-commerce arm Saks is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO),...October 19, 2021
BW Confidential media partner of TFWA i.lab at Cannes show
BW Confidential is media partner of the TFWA i.lab, which will take place during the TFWA World...October 18, 2021
Dr.Ci:Labo launches content-for-commerce strategy for travel retail e-commerce
Japanese dermacosmetics brand Dr.Ci:Labo (Johnson & Johnson) has launched a content-for-commerce strategy, as part of its plan...October 18, 2021
Selfridges’ owner in talks about potential sale, says reports
UK department-store group Selfridges’ owners are in talks with Qatar about a potential £4bn ($5.5bn) sale, according...October 18, 2021
CEW France event: How beauty can embrace sustainability
Consumers’ demand for sustainable products and social causes were key topics discussed at beauty association’s CEW France’s...October 18, 2021
CEW France event highlights eight sustainable beauty start-ups
CEW France’s Journée de la Beauté event, which took place in September in Paris, highlighted eight sustainably...October 18, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty October 11-15, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 15, 2021
Mastercard to launch fragrances
Payments company Mastercard is to launch two fragrances under the Priceless brand name, as part of what...October 15, 2021
Geka opens newly expanded headquarters, receives Gold EcoVadis Medal
Cosmetics packaging and accessories manufacturer Geka has opened its newly expanded headquarters in Bechhofen, Germany. The facility...October 15, 2021
Catrice Cosmetics to retail exclusively online in the US
German beauty brand Catrice Cosmetics (Cosnova) is to sell its products exclusively online in the US via...October 15, 2021
Investor Jana Partners urges Macy’s to spin off online business
Investment manager Jana Partners has taken a stake in US department-store group Macy’s and is urging the...October 15, 2021
Industry Talks: Coty Executive Vice President Asia Pacific Marco Ficarelli
Coty Executive Vice President Asia Pacific Marco Ficarelli Coty Executive Vice President Asia Pacific Marco Ficarelli discusses...October 14, 2021
Walgreens Boots Alliance sales up 12.8% in fourth quarter
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (WBA) sales rose 12.8% to $34.3bn in the fourth quarter (the three months ended...October 14, 2021
Sephora China launches 240 new products
Sephora China launched 240 new products this week in collaboration with 51 brands. Some 160 products are...October 14, 2021
JCPenney names Jo Osborne Beauty Senior Executive General Merchandise Manager
US department-store group JCPenney has named Joanne (Jo) Osborne Senior Executive General Merchandise Manager for its beauty...October 14, 2021
Kao and Kosé partner to increase sustainability initiatives
Japanese company Kao and Japanese beauty group Kosé have partnered to increase sustainability efforts. The two companies...October 14, 2021
Italmobiliare acquires Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Italian investment company Italmobiliare has acquired perfume and cosmetics brand Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. The...October 14, 2021
kdc/one to acquire V Manufacturing & Logistics
Formulator and manufacturer Knowlton Development Corporation (kdc/one) is to acquire US-based V Manufacturing & Logistics (VML). Founded...October 14, 2021
TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference to be held in person in May
Duty-free and travel-retail association TFWA’s Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference will be held in-person in 2022. The...October 13, 2021
Cosmetic 360 opens today
French cosmetics cluster Cosmetic Valley’s trade show Cosmetic 360 kicks off today, running until October 14 in...October 13, 2021
LVMH Q3 perfumes & cosmetics sales back to 2019 levels
LVMH’s third-quarter sales rose 20% to €15.51bn. Compared with 2019, sales in the quarter were up 11%....October 12, 2021
Bogart to acquire Slovakian fragrance chain Fann
French cosmetics and fragrance company Bogart is to acquire Slovakian fragrance chain Fann. Fann was founded in...October 12, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Kohl’s...October 12, 2021
Skincare brand Innbeauty Project receives minority investment
Clean skincare brand Innbeauty Project has received a minority investment, led by equity firm Strand Equity and...October 12, 2021