Sephora partners with CJ Olive Young
Sephora has teamed up with CJ Olive Young to bring a K-beauty offer from the Korean retailer to Sephora stores globally.
Eurazeo to sell stake in Ex Nihilo to L Catterton
Investment company Eurazeo is to sell its minority stake in Ex Nihilo to private equity firm L Catterton.
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Christian Dior Parfums to open sweet-shop themed pop-up
Christian Dior Parfums is to open a pop-up called The Dior Addict Sweet Shop for the launch of the new Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil and fragrances.
Suave Brands Company and Elida Beauty merge
Suave Brands Company and Elida Beauty have merged to create Evermark.
LVMH to sell DFS’ Hong Kong and Macau business to China Tourism Group Duty Free
LVMH is to sell travel retailer DFS’ Hong Kong and Macau business to Beijing-based China Tourism Group Duty Free (CTG Duty-Free).
Industry Talks: MANE Group CEO Samantha Mane
French fragrance and flavor company MANE appointed Samantha Mane CEO in January 2025,
Douglas sales up 1.7% in Q1
Douglas recorded sales of €1.67bn in the first quarter of the financial year 2025/26.
Shiseido opens multi-brand pop-up in Hainan
Shiseido has opened its first pop-up in Hainan, China, called the Beauty Terminal.
Marc Jourdan-Gassin becomes partner and Managing Director of Cinquième Sens
Cinquième Sens has announced that Marc Jourdan-Gassin has become a partner and Managing Director.
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Cosmetic Valley unveils new strategy in face of geopolitical, economic and regulatory challenges
The French and European cosmetics sectors are facing growing pressure from today’s volatile geopolitical
SWAN Beauty launches smart mirror
Technology company SWAN Beauty has launched the SWAN Beauty Mirror.
SkinSpirit opens fourth location with Nordstrom
Aesthetic services provider SkinSpirit is to open its fourth treatment space with Nordstrom.
AS Watson marks 185th anniversary, to open 1,000 stores this year
AS Watson is marking its 185th anniversary.
Kérastase names Demi Moore global brand ambassador
Kérastase (L'Oréal) has named Demi Moore its new global brand ambassador.
L’Oréal Professional Products unveils new hair academy in New York
L'Oréal Professional Products has unveiled its new educational facility for hair salon professionals, L'Oréal Academy, in New York.
Unilever Ventures invests in two Indian beauty brands
Unilever’s venture capital arm Unilever Ventures has invested in two Indian beauty brands, Secret Alchemist and SkinInspired....
Frédéric Chevalier appointed CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail
Frédéric Chevalier is to succeed Dag Rasmussen as CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail.
Ajmal Perfumes to open flagship stores in London, Shanghai and New York
Ajmal Perfumes is to open flagship stores in London, Shanghai and New York next year.
Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Saks Global filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court yesterday.
MANE acquires Belgian biotech ChemoSensoryx Biosciences
French flavor and fragrance company MANE has acquired ChemoSensoryx Biosciences
L’Oréal unveils companies for sustainable innovation program
L'Oréal has announced the first 13 startups and SME’s to join its sustainable innovation program, L'AcceleratOR.
dsm-firmenich names Nikeisha van Sleeuwen Chief Human Resources Officer
dsm-firmenich has named Nikeisha van Sleeuwen Chief Human Resources Officer.
CK Hutchison said to be exploring London and Hong Kong listing for AS Watson
CK Hutchison is said to be exploring a dual listing in London and Hong Kong for AS Watson.
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L’Occitane en Provence marks 50th anniversary
L’OCCITANE Group is marking the 50th anniversary of L’Occitane en Provence.
Space NK claims record growth of 26%
Space NK says it saw record growth of +26% year-over-year in the November 2025 - December 2026 period.
Olivier Teboul named President of Parfums Christian Dior North America
Olivier Teboul has been named President of Parfums Christian Dior North America.
Saks Global’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy said to be imminent
Saks Global is said to be preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.