Facebook said to be developing Clubhouse-inspired product
Facebook is developing a new chat product with similarities to audio-based app Clubhouse, according to a report...February 15, 2021
Amorepacific to expand reach in Southeast Asia with Shopee deal
Korea-based Amorepacific has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southeast Asian e-commerce player Shopee to expand...February 15, 2021
SHISEIDO becomes We Are One Ocean campaign partner
Prestige beauty brand SHISEIDO has become an official partner of the We Are One Ocean campaign, which...February 15, 2021
L’Oréal optimistic for beauty this year, key highlights on the market
L’Oréal managed to weather the pandemic well in 2020 and put in growth of 4.8% like-for-like in...February 12, 2021
Nicolas Hieronimus lays out vision for L’Oréal’s future
Top-line growth, beating the market and regular increases in profitability will be key priorities for L’Oréal’s...February 12, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty February 8-12, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...February 12, 2021
L’Oréal sees growth in fourth quarter, sales down 6.3% for full year 2020
L’Oréal reported a 6.3% drop in sales to €27.99bn in the full year 2020. On a like-for-like...February 11, 2021
Douglas names Fabio Pampani ceo of new Douglas Region Southern Europe
German beauty retailer Douglas has named Fabio Pampani ceo of the new Douglas Region Southern Europe, which...February 11, 2021
Zalando names Joanna Rogers Beauty vice president
Online retailer Zalando has named Joanna Rogers vice president of Beauty, effective March 1. Rogers will report...February 11, 2021
Shiseido Travel Retail opens Clé de Peau Beauté pop-up in Haitang Bay
Shiseido Travel Retail has opened its first Clé de Peau Beauté pop-up in Haitang Bay at China...February 11, 2021
Firmenich revenue up 4.9% in six months to December 2020
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich’s revenue rose 2.3% to CHF1.997bn ($2.24bn) in the six months ended...February 11, 2021
IFF sales down 1% in 2020
International Flavors & Fragrances’ (IFF) net sales for the full year 2020 fell 1% year-over-year to $5.08bn....February 11, 2021
Aptar Beauty + Home names communications and digital marketing director
Cosmetics, personal care and home industry packaging manufacturer Aptar Beauty + Home has named Cécile Abeille communications...February 11, 2021
Emerging tech and digital beauty trends to be revealed at Beauty Tech Live
Two top forecasters will explore tomorrow’s digital beauty trends and what is to come in emerging tech...February 10, 2021
Sephora announces Accelerator program brands
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has chosen eight Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) beauty brands for...February 10, 2021
Shopify’s Shop Pay launches on Facebook and Instagram
E-commerce platform Shopify is making its payment option Shop Pay available for Shopify merchants selling on social-media...February 10, 2021
DFS to open new T Galleria in Brisbane
LVMH-owned travel retailer DFS is to open a new store in Brisbane, Australia. The shop will be...February 10, 2021
IFF names Domitille Michalon Bertier and Laurent Le Guernec vice president perfumer
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has named Domitille Michalon Bertier and Laurent Le Guernec vice president perfumer....February 10, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Another...February 9, 2021
Coty revenue down 16% in second quarter fiscal 2021
Coty’s sales fell 16% year-over-year to $1.42bn in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 (the three...February 9, 2021
Shiseido operating profit falls 86.9% in full year, outlines new strategy to 2023
Shiseido outlined a new strategy for the next three years aimed at a full recovery of the...February 9, 2021
Shiseido partners with Accenture for digital initiatives
Japanese company Shiseido has partnered with consulting firm Accenture to accelerate its digital transformation, and the two...February 9, 2021
Superga Beauty names Leslie Bréau Meniger president
Beauty manufacturer Superga Beauty has named Leslie Bréau Meniger president. Bréau Meniger joined Superga Invest group in...February 9, 2021
Givaudan to acquire AI company Myrissi
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan is to acquire Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Myrissi. Founded in 2014...February 8, 2021
The Honest Company looking for valuation of $2bn in IPO, says report
Beauty and baby product company The Honest Company is said to be seeking a valuation of about...February 8, 2021
Brands Beyond Beauty inks Elie Saab fragrance license
Switzerland-based Brands Beyond Beauty has inked a long-term licensing agreement with Lebanese fashion brand Elie Saab. The...February 8, 2021
France’s beauty export sales fall 11.8% in 2020, China largest export market
France’s beauty exports’ sales fell 11.8% year-over-year in 2020 to €15.7bn, according to French beauty association La...February 8, 2021
ELC sales up 5% in second quarter fiscal 2021
Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) net sales grew 5% year-over-year to $4.85bn in the second quarter of fiscal...February 5, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty February 1-5, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...February 5, 2021
Shiseido relaunches prestige men’s line
The SHISEIDO brand is to relaunch its prestige men’s line with new skincare and make-up products. The...February 5, 2021