Blackstone and L’Occitane International owner get closer to taking company private
Blackstone and the owner of L’Occitane International are getting closer to a deal to take the French cosmetics company private.
Sephora to open two new stores in UK
Sephora is continuing its northern expansion in the UK by opening two new stores in Newcastle this autumn.
AS Watson names Malina Ngai Group CEO
Retail group AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to Group CEO,
Puig announces plans to list on stock exchange
Spanish company Puig announced that it plans to float on the
Clarins Group acquires farmland in France
The Clarins Group has acquired Domaine Sainte-Colombe, a natural area of 115 hectares located near Nimes, France.
Dover Street Market to open permanent concept store in Paris
Dover Street Market is to open a permanent concept store in Paris in mid-spring this year.
Fragrance launches up 7% in 2023
Michael Edwards has released his Quarterly Insights: 2023 Annual Report.
Manzanita Capital said to be preparing to sell Space NK
Private investment firm and owner of Space NK, Manzanita Capital, is preparing to sell the beauty retailer for over £300m, according to Sky News.
West Lane Capital Partners acquires haircare brand Seven
Private equity firm West Lane Capital Partners has acquired haircare brand Seven from Proctor Lane Investments.
Kering Beauty appoints Thibault Tétrel Chief Commercial
Luxury goods giant Kering has appointed Thibault Tétrel Chief Commercial Officer Kering Beauty.
Walmart launches beauty brands from second accelerator program
Walmart has launched the beauty brands from its second Walmart Start accelerator program.
ELC names Dexter King SVP, Global General Manager, Tom Ford Beauty
Tom Ford (The Estée Lauder Companies) has named Dexter King Senior Vice President, Global General Manager, Tom Ford Beauty.
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L’Oréal said to be considering stake in Amouage
L’Oréal is said to be considering a possible investment in Omani fragrance brand Amouage.
Ulta Beauty’s share price falls on talk of cooling consumer demand
Ulta Beauty’s stock fell as much as 15% on Wednesday April 3, the most since March 2020, according to Bloomberg.
Legacy store unveils new fragrance department
Paris concept store Legacy has unveiled its new department dedicated to designer fragrances.
Serena Williams launches make-up brand
Tennis player Serena Williams has launched a make-up brand called Wyn Beauty.
Sephora opens new flagship store in Florence, Italy
Sephora has opened a new flagship store in the center of Florence, Italy.
Fable Investments acquires stake in Eadem
Natura &Co’s corporate venture capital arm, Fable Investments, has invested in beauty brand Eadem.
Central Group intends to buy Selfridges, KaDeWe Group and Globus from Signa
Thailand’s Central Group intends to buy Selfridges, KaDeWe Group and Switzerland’s Globus from Signa Retail Luxury Holding.
Monogram Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty
Private equity firm Monogram Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in beauty manufacturer and distributor Tru Fragrance & Beauty.
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L’Occitane Group names Green Yip Regional Managing Director Travel Retail APAC
The L’Occitane Group has named Green Yip Regional Managing Director, Travel Retail APAC.
Beauty Bakerie closes
Cosmetics brand Beauty Bakerie has closed.
Robertet Group appoints Olivier Maubert Chief Innovation Officer
Robertet Group has appointed Olivier Maubert to the newly created position Chief Innovation Officer.
Saks Fifth Avenue in talks to raise financing to buy Neiman Marcus
The owners of Saks Fifth Avenue are in talks to raise financing to boost the cash portion of a bid to buy rival Neiman Marcus
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Rita Ora to launch haircare brand
Singer Rita Ora has launched a haircare brand called Typebea with Anna Lahey.
L’Occitane Group sells Grown Alchemist
L’Occitane Group has sold beauty brand Grown Alchemist to
Shiseido Americas appoints COO for Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Shiseido Americas Corporation has appointed Emmie Salaj to the newly created Chief Operating Officer role for its Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare brand.