BHV Marais files for insolvency
The CEO of Paris-based department store BHV Marais filed for insolvency with the Lyon Economic Activities Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Bath & Body Works opens new concept store
Bath & Body Works has opened the first of its new Feel Good concept stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Coty inks partnership with AI marketing platform Brandlight
Coty and Brandlight have inked a partnership that aims to improve brand discovery and visibility across AI assistants and generative AI search platforms.
Beiersdorf’s organic net sales down 1.3% in Q3
Beiersdorf’s organic net sales fell 1.3% to €2.4bn in the third quarter.
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The Center Brands acquires Boscia
Skincare brand Boscia has been acquired by beauty accelerator The Center Brands in partnership with dermatologist Mamina Turegano.
Bath & Body Works launches holiday campaign with Zooey Deschanel
Bath & Body Works has launched a holiday campaign called Season of Wonder featuring Zooey Deschanel.
Augustinus Bader to open spa at The Mark Hotel
The Mark Hotel in New York is to open a spa by Augustinus Bader.
Patrick Ta Beauty names Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President of Creative
Patrick Ta Beauty has named Angela Simpson Chief Marketing Officer and Carolyne Rapp Vice President of Creative.
TNT Group names Damon Kennish CEO
Damon Kennish has been named CEO of TNT Group.
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P&G’s sales up 4% in Q1, raises outlook
P&G’s first quarter fiscal year 2027 net sales rose 4% to $23.3bn.
L’Oréal Q3 sales up 7.7%
L’Oréal said it saw an exceptional third quarter, with like-for-like sales up 7.7%
Dove launches first fragrance
Dove is launching its first fragrance called Dove Original Fragrance.
Innovations & trends from Luxe Pack Monaco
BW Confidential highlights key packaging trends and innovations from the Luxe Pack Monaco show
Hermès Perfume and Beauty’s sales up 7.9% in Q3
Hermès’ revenue rose 5.5% to €4.1bn in the third quarter
Watsons opens first Watsons Plus retail concept
Watsons has opened its first Watsons Plus store in Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Puig says it saw a record Q3
Puig said it saw a record third quarter, with like-for-like revenues up 5.6% to €1.39bn
Interparfums sales up 4.8% in Q3
Interparfums sales rose 4.8% at current exchange rates to €265.5m in the third quarter of 2026.
Motion Equity Partners acquires majority stake in Capsum
Motion Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in cosmetics manufacturer Capsum.
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POV Beauty closes Series A funding round
POV Beauty has closed a Series A funding round led by investment firm Silas Capital.
Douglas launches self-service B2B online gift card shop
Douglas has launched a self-service B2B gift card shop in Germany, expanding its gift card business.
ELC appoints SVP, Global Marketing, Clinique
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Krista Lee Berger Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Clinique.
Retailers suffer severe damage from violent protests in France
Numerous beauty stores in France have been damaged and looted as protests on the weekend took a violent turn.
Special Edition: Beautyworld Dubai Awards
BW Confidential has published a Special Edition on the seventh edition Beautyworld Dubai Awards
Axis-y to move into new headquarters & opens flagship store
Axis-y is to move into a new headquarters building in Cheongdam in May 2027.
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ELC and Nykaa unveil winners of BEAUTY&YOU India 2026
ELC, Nykaa and Startup India have unveiled the winners of BEAUTY&YOU India 2026
Beiersdorf names HR VP for luxury brands
Beiersdorf has appointed Sara Lupi HR VP Global Luxury Brands and Global Functions.