BW Confidential’s Beauty World Guide 2025-2026 out today
The 2025-2026 edition of BW Confidential's annual Beauty World Guide is now available
Douglas sales up 3.5% in FY2024/25
Douglas reported sales rose by 3.5%, excluding the sold-off online pharmacy Disapo, to €4.58bn in the financial year 2024/25.
Avolta secures Shanghai Pudong International Airport concession
Avolta has been awarded the Shanghai Pudong International Airport concession.
Olive Young to launch wellness store concept
Olive Young is to launch a wellness-focused store concept called Olive Better in January 2026.
YSE Beauty closes $15m Series A funding round
YSE Beauty has closed a $15m Series A funding round led by investment partner Silas Capital.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 243
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
CPL Aromas opens new fine fragrance center in Shanghai
CPL Aromas opened a new office and fine fragrance center in Shanghai.
Beauty’s new invisible architecture: Why data integrity and relationship intelligence will shape the next decade of AI
The beauty industry has spent years preparing for “the future of AI,” only to discover that it has already arrived
MANE opens new regional headquarters in Dubai
MANE has opened its new regional headquarters in Dubai.
Coty CEO Sue Nabi said to be close to leaving company
Coty’s controlling shareholder JAB Holdings is said to be planning an overhaul of the company’s leadership.
This Week in Beauty December 8-12, 2025
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Saudi Arabia’s Match Perfumes expands to US
Saudi Arabian fragrance brand Match Perfumes has expanded to the US.
TFWA appoints Sarah Branquinho President
The TFWA management committee has voted Sarah Branquinho as the new President of the association.
Ulta Beauty appoints Mia Young SVP of Merchandising
Ulta Beauty has appointed Mia Young Senior Vice President of Merchandising.
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics launches on US Amazon Premium Beauty store
Estée Lauder Companies has launched Bobbi Brown Cosmetics on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
Chanel names Jung Kook Global Ambassador for Fragrance & Beauty
Chanel has named singer Jung Kook Global Ambassador for Chanel Fragrance & Beauty.
Philippe Ughetto re-elected President of The Fragrance Foundation France
Philippe Ughetto has been re-elected President of The Fragrance Foundation France
Yves Rocher inks partnership with India’s Nykaa
Yves Rocher (Rocher Group) has inked a partnership with Indian beauty retailer Nykaa.
Orveda opens first flagship store in Thailand
Coty's skincare brand Orveda has opened its first flagship store in Thailand.
Korea’s CTK starts operations at new manufacturing facility in California
Korea's CTK has started operations at its new over-the-counter manufacturing facility in Corona, California.
Clarins launches mobile app
Clarins has launched a mobile app in partnership with its digital partner Merkle.
MAC Cosmetics names Chappell Roan Global Brand Ambassador
MAC Cosmetics has named singer-songwriter Chappell Roan its newest Global Brand Ambassador.
Innovations from Cosmoprof Asia 2025
BW Confidential highlights the innovations from the Cosmoprof Asia trade show, which took place in Hong Kong from November 11-14
Olive Young sees strong spend from foreign shoppers at its stores
CJ Olive Young reported that foreign visitors spent KR₩ 1 trillion ($681m) in its brick-and-mortar stores in Korea from January to November this year.
L’Oréal takes an additional 10% stake in Galderma Group
L’Oréal has acquired an additional 10% in dermatology company Galderma Group
This Week in Beauty December 1-5, 2025
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Trends & talking points from Beautyworld Middle East 2025
BW Confidential highlights the trends, talking points and innovations from the Beautyworld Middle East trade show.
Ulta Beauty net sales up 12.9% in Q3, raises outlook
Ulta Beauty reported net sales grew 12.9% to $2.9bn in the third quarter.
BW Confidential launches Yearbook for CEW France
BW Confidential unveiled the first Yearbook for the CEW France
Cosmoprof India 2025 opens its doors
Cosmoprof India takes place from December 4-6 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.