Unilever partners with Alibaba Group for AI-powered plastic recycling initiative
Unilever has partnered with Alibaba Group to launch China’s first large-scale, closed-loop plastic recycling system, the company...January 20, 2021
Macy’s opens second off-mall store
US department-store group Macy’s has opened its second off-mall store in a bid to adapt to consumers’...January 20, 2021
P&G sales up 8% in second quarter fiscal year 2021
P&G’s sales for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2021 (three months ended December 31) grew...January 20, 2021
Tribe Dynamics reveals its top beauty brands in social media
Fenty Beauty, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Morphe, Huda Beauty and Benefit were among the top-10 cosmetics brands in...January 20, 2021
Shiseido Travel Retail launches Lunar New Year collections
Shiseido Travel Retail has launched limited-edition red and gold packaging for bestselling products from a string of...January 20, 2021
Firmenich Fine Fragrance launches new creative direction Olfactive Vision
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich’s Fine Fragrance division has launched new fragrance collections that are described...January 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: A.S....January 19, 2021
TFWA takes on representative roles in affiliate associations
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) is to widen its representation within its affiliate trade associations. TFWA...January 19, 2021
A.S. Watson Group partners with Grab to expand online reach in Southeast Asia
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group has partnered with Southeast Asian app Grab to expand its...January 19, 2021
Givaudan makes management changes
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan has named Felix Mayr-Harting as Consumer Products – Fragrance & Beauty...January 19, 2021
CPL Aromas names Rawya Catto CPL Middle East deputy general manager
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has named Rawya Catto CPL Middle East deputy general manager. Catto is based...January 18, 2021
NRF reveals key retail trends for 2021
The US National Retail Federation’s (NRF) outlined key retail trends for 2021, which highlight an acceleration of...January 18, 2021
Ulta makes management changes to support make-up category
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has made a string of management changes aimed at reinforcing the make-up...January 18, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty January 11-15, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...January 15, 2021
Shiseido and Ya-Man joint venture to launch new brand Effectim
Effectim, the joint venture between Shiseido and Tokyo-based beauty device brand Ya-Man, is set to launch a...January 15, 2021
Hugo Boss names actor Chris Hemsworth first BOSS global brand ambassador
Hugo Boss has named Australian actor Chris Hemsworth the first global ambassador for the BOSS brand. He...January 15, 2021
France becomes first EU country allowed to export beauty products to China without animal testing
France has become the first European Union (EU) country to be able to export “ordinary” cosmetics to...January 15, 2021
IAADFS and ASUTIL announce Virtual Summit of the Americas speakers
Travel-retail association International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres...January 15, 2021
Mana Products, Meiyume and RPG partner to launch Vertical Beauty Alliance
US-based beauty contract manufacturer Mana Products, packaging manufacturer Meiyume and retail design agency RPG have partnered to...January 14, 2021
Estée Lauder Companies names Dave Smith New Business Development senior vice president
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has named Dave Smith New Business Development (NBD) senior vice president. Smith will...January 14, 2021
L’Occitane Group names Yves Blouin executive director and Group managing director
L’Occitane Group has named Yves Blouin executive director and group managing director, effective January 18. He will...January 14, 2021
Walgreens to launch credit cards
US-based retailer Walgreens has partnered with financial services company Synchrony and payment tech company Mastercard to launch...January 14, 2021
Beauty Tech Live partner FILTR recognized as a top company by Asia Pacific tech magazine
Marketing, communication and design agency FILTR has been named one of the Top 20 Enterprise Start-ups 2020...January 13, 2021
Smart fragrance device Ninu on show at CES
Croatia-based Ninu Perfume has unveiled what it calls the first smart perfume. Called Ninu, it is a...January 13, 2021
Tmall Global launches “perfume route” for niche fragrances
Alibaba’s cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global and Alibaba majority-owned logistics company Cainiao have launched a direct Europe-China...January 13, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: The...January 13, 2021
Biotech start-up VesCir showcases AI and biotech skincare system at CES
Taiwanese biotech start-up VesCir is showcasing its AI and biotech skincare system at the Consumer Electronics Show...January 13, 2021
L’Oréal names new chief communications & public affairs officer
L’Oréal has appointed Blanca Juti chief communications & public affairs officer. Juti will join the group’s executive...January 12, 2021
The Hut Group beauty revenue up 57.1% in full year 2020
UK-based The Hut Group’s (THG) revenue rose 41.4% to £1.61bn ($2.19bn) in the full year 2020 compared...January 12, 2021
Cathay Capital takes minority stake in Juliette has a gun
Investment firm Cathay Capital has taken a minority stake in French fragrance brand Juliette has a gun....January 12, 2021