Kraft-Heinz withdraws Unilever takeover offer
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever and US-based Kraft-Heinz announced that Kraft-Heinz has agreed to withdraw its takeover offer for...February 20, 2017
Clarisonic launches anti-aging device
L’Oréal-owned Clarisonic has launched its first anti-aging offering, called the Smart Profile Uplift. The 2-in-1 skincare device...February 17, 2017
Unilever rejects takeover offer from Kraft-Heinz
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever has rejected a $143bn takeover offer from food company Kraft-Heinz. Unilever said that...February 17, 2017
Trian investment could see P&G broken up
News that activist investor Trian Fund Management now has more than a $3bn stake in P&G has...February 16, 2017
Firmenich names Armand de Villoutreys President perfumery and ingredients
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has named Armand de Villoutreys (pictured) president perfumery and ingredients, effective...February 16, 2017
Avon’s sales fall 7% in 2016
Direct seller Avon posted a 7% decline in net sales to $5.72bn for fiscal 2016. Sales for...February 16, 2017
IFF to cut 5% of workforce
US-based flavor and fragrance company IFF is to cut around 5% of its global workforce to reduce...February 16, 2017
Key industry players remain optimistic about beauty
The political and economic climate may be uncertain, emerging markets continue to report slower growth and mature...February 15, 2017
Alès Groupe sales fall 1.9% in 2016
France-based Alès Groupe reported sales of €239.5m in 2016, a decline of 1.9%. The group said the...February 15, 2017
Firmenich names Brinkgreve chief supply chain officer
Switzerland-based flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has named Boet Brinkgreve chief supply chain officer, a newly-created role,...February 14, 2017
Thépenier Pharma acquires Orléans Cosmetics
Thépenier Pharma (Nippon Shikizai), a full-service contractor of pharmaceutical and cosmetics products, has acquired French make-up and...February 14, 2017
Pola Orbis net sales up 1.7% on 2016
Japan-based Pola Orbis posted net sales of ¥218.48bn ($1.93bn) in fiscal 2016, an increase of 1.7% from...February 14, 2017
Marionnaud sells 60,000 soft toys for CEW
French perfumery chain Marionnaud sold 60,000 soft toys dressed by Zadig & Voltaire in its French stores...February 14, 2017
L’Oréal optimistic for 2017, bullish on make-up and digital
L’Oréal ceo Jean-Paul Agon described 2016 as a good year for the beauty market and a good...February 10, 2017
Revlon names Linda Wells as chief creative officer
Revlon has appointed Linda Wells to the new role of chief creative officer, effective February 13, 2017....February 10, 2017
L’Oréal sales up 2.3% for 2016, exploring options for The Body Shop
French group L’Oréal reported sales of €25.84bn in 2016, an increase of 2.3% for the full year...February 9, 2017
Shiseido Travel Retail marks Chinese New Year with exclusives and events
Shiseido Travel Retail has introduced a string of initiatives to mark the Chinese New Year. The initiatives...February 9, 2017
Coty’s net profit falls 47% in second quarter of 2017
US-based Coty reported lower-than-expected profit and sales for its fiscal second quarter 2017, a period that ceo...February 9, 2017
Shiseido 2016 sales hit by currency effects
Japan-based Shiseido posted net profit of ¥32.10bn ($284.4m) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, up...February 9, 2017
Strand Cosmetics Europe opens office in New York
France-based formulation company Strand Cosmetics Europe has opened an office in New York. The company has...February 8, 2017
US prestige beauty market grows 6% in 2016, driven by make-up
Sales of prestige beauty products in the US grew 6% in 2016 to $17bn, according to data...February 8, 2017
Hermès fragrance sales up 8.5% in 2016
Luxury group Hermes’ sales for 2016 exceeded the €5bn mark, despite a difficult economic environment. Sales for...February 8, 2017
L’Oréal said to be exploring The Body Shop sale
French group L’Oréal is said to be exploring a sale of The Body Shop, the struggling retailer...February 8, 2017
Amorepacific looks to 100 Aritaum stores in US
Riding the K-beauty wave in the US, South Korea-based Amorepacific is aiming to have 100 of its...February 8, 2017
Trump’s travel ban impacts US tourism
US president Donald Trump’s travel ban on nationals from seven countries entering the US is impacting tourism...February 8, 2017
Diptyque to launch new hourglass home fragrance diffuser
French brand Diptyque is to launch a new version of its hourglass home fragrance diffuser in May....February 7, 2017
Clinique launches vitamin C skincare
Estée Lauder Companies-owned Clinique is to launch new anti-aging skincare designed to keep its key ingredient of...February 6, 2017
Hudson’s Bay said to be in talks to buy Macy’s
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Co is in talks to acquire US-based department-store chain Macy’s, according to press...February 6, 2017
Paco Rabanne models unveiled at Musée Grevin wax musem in Paris
The effigies of the spokesmodels for Paco Rabanne’s fragrance franchises Olympéa and Invictus have been given a...February 3, 2017
Italian beauty exports up 12% in 2016
Italian cosmetics exports grew 12% to reach €4.3bn in 2016, out of a total turnover of €10.5bn,...February 3, 2017