China lifts animal testing requirements for ordinary cosmetics
Imported ordinary cosmetics will no longer have to undergo animal testing in China from May 1, according...March 5, 2021
Natura &Co sales up 24.3% in fourth quarter
Brazil-based Natura &Co’s sales rose 24.3% year-over-year in Brazilian reals (+6.4% at constant currency) to R$12bn ($2.12bn)...March 5, 2021
Industry Talks: Sephora Asia president Alia Gogi
Sephora Asia president Alia Gogi outlines how the retailer sees changing consumer and retail trends in China’s...March 4, 2021
ELC establishes Equity and Engagement Center of Excellence, names Nicole Monson Equity and Engagement senior vice president
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has created an Equity and Engagement Center of Excellence in a bid...March 4, 2021
Market insights from CEW France’s Beauty Business conference
The prestige beauty industry saw declines in most markets in 2020, with only Argentina and China standing...March 4, 2021
Shiseido launches recycling program at salons
Shiseido Professional has launched a recycling program at six Shiseido salons in Japan. The program launched in...March 4, 2021
L’Oréal puts focus on green science
L’Oréal says it is opening a new chapter in its approach to research and innovation with a...March 4, 2021
Firmenich partners with Central Saint Martins for future fragrance experiences
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has partnered with London-based arts and design college Central Saint Martins...March 3, 2021
Ulta Beauty and Loop launch circular beauty retail platform
TerraCycle’s reusable packaging platform Loop has launched what it calls the first refill beauty platform as part...March 3, 2021
Coty to partner with LanzaTech for sustainable ethanol for fragrances
Coty is to partner with carbon recycling company LanzaTech to use sustainable ethanol for its fragrances. LanzaTech...March 3, 2021
Croda to acquire Alban Muller
UK chemicals company Croda is to acquire France-based ingredients company Alban Muller. The move will expand Croda’s...March 3, 2021
Yatsen to acquire skincare brand Eve Lom
Chinese beauty company Yatsen is to acquire prestige skincare brand Eve Lom from venture capital and private...March 3, 2021
Chanel opens fragrance shop at Doha’s Hamad International Airport
Chanel and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) have opened a new fragrance shop at Doha’s Hamad International Airport....March 2, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Brick-and-mortar...March 2, 2021
Revieve partners with Boost Lab for online skin advisor tool
Beauty tech company Revieve is to power the online skin advisor tool of Australian skincare brand Boost...March 2, 2021
Facebook launches Live Rooms for Instagram
Facebook has launched a new feature for Instagram, called Live Rooms, which allows users to include up...March 2, 2021
Dufry granted concession at Sangster International Airport in Jamaica
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has been granted a new concession license at Sangster International Airport in Montego...March 2, 2021
Macy’s makes executive changes
Macy’s announced that its Bluemercury beauty chain co-founder and ceo Marla Beck is to leave the company...March 1, 2021
El Corte Inglés to cut 3,000 jobs
Spanish department-store group El Corte Inglés is to cut its workforce by 3,000. The retailer said that...March 1, 2021
Groupe Marie Claire & Marie Claire International become exclusive media partner for Beauty Tech Live
BW Confidential is pleased to announce that renowned publisher Groupe Marie Claire & Marie Claire International are...March 1, 2021
John Lewis expands shop-in-shop format at Waitrose
UK department-store group John Lewis plans to roll out its shop-in-shop format to 280 doors of its...March 1, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty February 22-26, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...February 26, 2021
Bath & Body Works to open off-mall stores, Victoria’s Secret to close doors
L Brands-owned Bath & Body Works is set to open 50 new off-mall stores in North America...February 26, 2021
Verescence takes majority stake in Amorepacific subsidiary Pacificglas
Glass manufacturer Verescence has taken a majority stake in Korea-based Amorepacific subsidiary Pacificglas. The deal also sees...February 26, 2021
Beauty Tech Live reveals full conference program
BW Confidential and The Moodie Davitt Report have unveiled the full conference program for the pioneering Beauty...February 26, 2021
Spotify launches audio advertising marketplace
Digital music, podcast and video streaming service Spotify has launched an audio advertising marketplace that allows advertisers...February 26, 2021
Sephora to open 60 freestanding US stores, 200 at Kohl’s
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora is to open 260 new stores in the US this year. The openings...February 26, 2021
Douglas e-commerce sales up 74%, sets €2bn target in online sales
German beauty retailer Douglas’ sales fell 7.1% year-over-year to €1.2bn in the first quarter of 2020/21 (from...February 26, 2021
CPL Aromas names Christian Provenzano master perfumer
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has named Christian Provenzano as the company’s first master perfumer. He will take...February 26, 2021
Farfetch set to see 30 million shoppers by 2026, Motley Fool reports
Online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch is expected to see the number of active shoppers on its site...February 25, 2021