TFWA names Charlène Tourneaux Managing Director
TFWA has named Charlène Tourneaux Managing Director.
Chanel launches new Coco Mademoiselle fragrance
Chanel has launched a new fragrance to its Coco Mademoiselle line called Crush Absolu.
Perfect Corp to go private
Perfect Corp. has signed a definitive merger agreement to become a privately held company.
Clarins launches haircare
Clarins has expanded into haircare with the launch of a five-product line called Hair Therapy.
Parfumdreams sells seven stores, closes four
parfumdreams has sold six of the 10 stores it put up for sale.
L’Oréal inks partnership with Plenitude Arena in Paris
L'Oréal Group has inked a partnership with Plenitude Arena for an initial two-year term.
Versed acquired by Belle Brands
Versed has been acquired by Belle Brands.
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Natura revenue declines 9%-10% in Q2
Natura is estimating that consolidated net revenues will decline between 9% and 10% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026.
Essential Parfums receives investment from Style Capital
Essential Parfums has partnered with private equity firm Style Capital.
Kao launches new international campaign for Kate
Kao Corporation launched a new international campaign for its make-up brand Kate.
Highlights from Esxence 2026
BW Confidential reports on what stood out at the 16th edition of the Esxence fragrance show.
Coty agrees to early termination of Gucci license
Coty has agreed to an early termination of the Gucci beauty license and to transfer it back to Kering
Bath & Body Works names Hilary Duff brand ambassador
Bath & Body Works has launched a new bodycare franchise called Fruit Fusion, with Hilary Duff as brand ambassador.
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Zalando expands K-beauty assortment
Zalando is expanding its selection of Korean beauty products.
Granado rolls out banana-inspired fragrance
Brazilian brand Granado is marking the launch of its new Yes, Nós Temos Banana! fragrance in Europe with
Givaudan partners with Microcaps
Givaudan has inked a partnership with Swiss company Microcaps.
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof acquires 70% stake in Beauty to Business
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof has acquired a 70% stake in Beauty to Business.
CK Hutchison prepares to sell Marionnaud
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has initiated a process for a potential sale of European perfumery chain
TechnicoFlor appoints Maxime Gransart Global CEO
TechnicoFlor has appointed Maxime Gransart Global CEO.
Cosmetic Valley partners with GL events
French cosmetic cluster Cosmetic Valley has inked a partnership with trade show organizer GL Events’ Fashion Division
TFWA MD Franck Waechter leaves association
Travel retail association TFWA Managing Director Franck Waechter has left the organization.
Next said to be readying to launch takeover bid for Harvey Nichols
Next is said to be readying to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols.
Olive Young unveils details of LA beauty festival
Olive Young has unveiled details of the Olive Young Festa LA 2026.
Takasago appoints Naoki Mizuno President & COO
Takasago has appointed Naoki Mizuno President & COO.
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Olaplex launches first hair and body mist
Olaplex has launched its first fragrance, the Olaplex Signature Hair & Body Mist.
Coty CEO to take direct control of Prestige business
Coty has made a string of organizational changes.
dsm-firmenich appoints two new Master Perfumers
dsm-firmenich has promoted two of its perfumers, Marie Salamagne and Frank Voelkl, to the position of Master Perfumers.