Zalando launches feature to give brands more control over content
Online retailer Zalando has launched a new feature to give brands direct control over their content management...October 6, 2020
Perfect Corp introduces virtual make-up try-on app for Shopify merchants
AI and AR beauty company Perfect Corp has introduced its virtual make-up try-on YouCam Makeup for e-commerce...October 6, 2020
ACI World urges UK government to reverse new VAT policy
Airport organization Airports Council International (ACI) World has joined with the Duty Free World Council and the...October 6, 2020
The Merchant of Venice to launch digital fragrance shopping service
Italian fragrance brand The Merchant of Venice (Mavive) is to launch a digital personal shopping service in...October 6, 2020
Hainan duty-free spending up 227.5% between July and September
China’s Hainan island’s duty-free spending by visitors grew 227.5% to Rmb8.61bn ($1.26bn) between July 1 and September...October 5, 2020
Esxence postponed to late March
Milan’s Esxence perfumery event has been moved to March 31-April 2, 2021 in a bid to encourage...October 5, 2020
Dufry creates joint venture with Alibaba
Swiss travel retailer Dufry and China-based Alibaba Group have agreed to form a joint venture to partner...October 5, 2020
Lancôme acquires Grasse estate to develop sustainably sourced ingredients
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has acquired an estate in Grasse, France. The brand says the acquisition is part of...October 5, 2020
Watch This Week in Beauty September 28-October 2, 2020
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 2, 2020
JD.com launches livestream base to help expand companies’ digital business
Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has launched a livestreaming base in Xi’an, China in a bid to help...October 2, 2020
Estée Lauder Companies launches digital initiatives for this year’s Breast Cancer Campaign
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) will launch digital events and initiatives as part of its annual Breast...October 1, 2020
Birchbox France rebrands as Blissim
Beauty subscription service Birchbox France has changed its name to reflect its status as a 100% French,...October 1, 2020
Industry Talks: Lotus Herbals joint managing director Nitin Passi
India’s Lotus Herbals is one of the biggest players in the naturals market in the country, with...October 1, 2020
Some 80% of French cosmetics companies report negative impact on turnover due to pandemic
Some 80% of French cosmetics companies reported that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted turnover, with only 7%...October 1, 2020
e.l.f. Cosmetics partners with Universal Music Group and Brands for Beautyscape event
US beauty company e.l.f. Cosmetics has partnered with Universal Music Group and Brands for its cosmetics contest...October 1, 2020
Roberto Cavalli launches Paradise Found fragrance duo
Coty has launched a new fragrance duo for the Roberto Cavalli brand. Called Paradise Found, the fragrances...October 1, 2020
Burberry Signatures launches six new fragrances
Burberry (Coty) has launched six new fragrances for its Burberry Signatures collection inspired by the brand’s British...October 1, 2020
Luxe Pack Monaco canceled
Packaging show Luxe Pack Monaco has been canceled due to new COVID-19-related government measures and travel restrictions....October 1, 2020
Amazon launches palm recognition payment system
Amazon has launched a contactless way of paying for goods by using palm recognition technology called Amazon...October 1, 2020
Firmenich opens new biotech and naturals pilot plant in Geneva
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has opened a new biotechnology and naturals pilot plant and laboratory...September 30, 2020
The Fragrance Foundation France announces Awards finalists
The Fragrance Foundation France has announced the finalists for this year’s Fragrance Foundation Awards, which recognize innovation...September 30, 2020
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: L’Oréal’s...September 30, 2020
THG acquires skincare brand Perricone MD
UK-based The Hut Group (THG) has acquired skincare brand Perricone MD for $60m in cash. THG says...September 30, 2020
Kohl’s to retail reality star Lauren Conrad’s new beauty brand
US retailer Kohl’s is to sell reality star Lauren Conrad’s new beauty brand, as part of a...September 30, 2020
Reckitt Benckiser looking to sell personal care brands
Consumer-goods group Reckitt Benckiser is looking to sell some of its personal care brands, according to a...September 30, 2020
Sephora launches sustainable labeling program Good For
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has launched an eco-friendly labeling system in a bid to help shoppers navigate...September 29, 2020
Cosmoprof partners with Alibaba, BORN and Needl for second digital WeCosmoprof
Cosmoprof is gearing up to launch the second edition of its digital event WeCosmoprof, which will take...September 29, 2020
Kao names Yoshihiro Hasebe ceo
Japanese company Kao has named Yoshihiro Hasebe representative director, president and ceo, effective January 2021. Hasebe joined...September 29, 2020
Huda Beauty names Nathalie Kristo ceo
Huda Beauty has named Nathalie Kristo as the brand’s new ceo. Kristo joined the brand in 2018...September 28, 2020
DFS names Benjamin Vuchot chairman and ceo
Travel retailer DFS (LVMH) has named Benjamin Vuchot chairman and ceo, effective January 2021. Vuchot will succeed...September 28, 2020