Penhaligon’s launches travel format fragrances
Fragrance brand Penhaligon’s (Puig) has launched six of its most popular fragrances in a new travel format...July 16, 2020
Iceberg signs partnership with Give Back Beauty
Italy’s Gilmar Group, owner of fashion brand Iceberg, has signed a 10-year agreement with distribution company Give...July 16, 2020
Shinsegae International acquires Swiss Perfection
South Korean beauty and fashion distributor Shinsegae International has acquired skincare brand Swiss Perfection. Shinsegae plans to...July 16, 2020
JCPenney to close 152 stores, lay off 1,000 employees
US-based retailer JCPenney is set to close 152 stores and lay off 1,000 employees at its corporate,...July 16, 2020
Sa Sa turnover drops 67.9% in first quarter
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa’s retail and wholesale turnover fell 67.9% year-on-year to HK$590.5m ($76.2m) in...July 15, 2020
Clarisonic to shut down by September
L’Oréal-owned beauty device brand Clarisonic is to shut down on September 30, according to an announcement via...July 15, 2020
Kanebo to launch new skincare products
Kao-owned Kanebo Cosmetics is set to launch four new skincare products this fall, as part of the...July 15, 2020
Ulta Beauty launches sustainability and transparency program
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty to to launch a sustainability and transparency initiative at its stores this...July 15, 2020
Shiseido Travel Retail collaborates with Chinese Duty Free Group for Nars Icons animation
Shiseido Travel Retail teamed up with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) to launch a digitally-driven Nars Icons...July 13, 2020
Alès Groupe goes into receivership
French skincare and haircare company Alès Groupe has gone into receivership.The group’s operational subsidiaries are not affected...July 13, 2020
Interparfums expects recovery in second half of 2020
Interparfums expects sales in the first half of 2020 to come in at between €135m to €140m,...July 13, 2020
Amorepacific launches Sulwhasoo in India
South Korea-based Amorepacific Group is set to launch its Sulwhasoo brand in India exclusively through Indian beauty...July 13, 2020
US to impose additional 25% tax on $1.3bn worth of French goods
The US is set to implement an additional 25% tax on French luxury and beauty goods amounting...July 13, 2020
Lady Gaga named face of new Valentino scent
L’Oréal has signed up Lady Gaga as the face of its new fragrance for the Valentino brand....July 10, 2020
Watch This Week in Beauty July 6-10, 2020
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...July 10, 2020
Coty adds to executive committee
Coty has added chief legal officer and general counsel Kristin Blazewicz and newly appointed chief corporate affairs...July 10, 2020
Industry Talks: Jessica’s Secret chairman and ceo Mirko Wang
Jessica’s Secret chairman and ceo Mirko Wang has an in-depth understanding of the shopping logistics and habits...July 9, 2020
Boots UK to lay off 4,000 employees
UK retailer Boots (Walgreens Boots Alliance) will lay off 4,000 employees, or 7% of its workforce, across...July 9, 2020
John Lewis to close eight stores
UK-based retailer John Lewis is to close eight stores, including two of its full-size department stores in...July 9, 2020
Net-a-Porter launches beauty edit Beauty Hall of Fame
Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has launched online beauty edit called Beauty Hall of Fame, positioned as highlighting...July 9, 2020
Gebr Heinemann names Dirk Schneider chief commercial officer, Kay Spanger to retire
German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann has named Dr. Dirk Schneider chief commercial officer on the executive board,...July 9, 2020
Intercos acquires 100% of joint venture with Shinsegae
Cosmetics manufacturer Intercos has acquired the remaining 50% of the joint venture Shinsegae Intercos Korea Inc from...July 8, 2020
Luxe Pack New York and MakeUp in NewYork 2020 editions cancelled
Trade shows Luxe Pack New York and MakeUp in NewYork have both been cancelled this year due...July 8, 2020
The Fragrance Foundation France cancels physical awards ceremony, will hold digital event
The Fragrance Foundation France has canceled the physical ceremony for Fragrance Foundation Awards on October 8 and...July 8, 2020
Harrods opens new Harrods Outlet concept store
UK-based department store Harrods opened a new concept store Harrods Outlet at Westfield London mall. The outlet...July 8, 2020
TFWA to launch virtual event, China Reborn
Travel-retail association TFWA is to host a three-day virtual event focusing on the recovery of the duty-free...July 7, 2020
Sephora Asia names Alia Gogi president
LVMH has named Alia Gogi president of Sephora Asia, effective July 1. Gogi replaces Benjamin Vuchot, who...July 7, 2020
China may move to end pre-market animal testing on cosmetics
China may move to end animal testing for imported ‘ordinary’ cosmetics. China’s State Council has finalized regulations...July 7, 2020
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out today. In this issue: Color...July 7, 2020
Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmopack Asia to be held in one venue
Trade-show organizers BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets are to hold the Cosmopack Asia and Cosmoprof Asia shows...July 7, 2020