Interview with Douglas Group CEO Sander van der Laan
Sander van der Laan, CEO of Europe’s biggest beauty retailer, the Douglas Group tells BW Confidential how he sees the state of the market in the region, and gives his views on
L’Oréal opens multi-brand shop-in-shop at Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl Airport
L’Oréal has opened its first multi-brand shop-in-shop in Africain travel retail at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Cosmoprof Asia 2025 kicks off in Hong Kong
The 28th edition of Cosmoprof Asia opened its doors this morning in Hong Kong.
AI is the new beauty counter: Why AI-powered discovery and the agentic world make the owned digital experience more crucial than ever
Consumer discovery has shifted into AI-powered environments—and brands must meet that curiosity with agentic, emotionally resonant digital experiences
Natura’s Q3 revenues fall 13.1%
Brazilian company Natura’s revenue for the third quarter of 2025 fell 13.1%
Shiseido reports steep loss on Drunk Elephant charge, unveils new strategy
Japanese group Shiseido is targeting core operating profit margin of more than 10% by 2030
Coty files lawsuit against Gucci and Kering
A Coty subsidiary filed a lawsuit against Gucci and Kering on October 20. Coty subsidiary HFC...
Walmart appoints John Furner CEO
US-based retailer Walmart has appointed John Furner as President and CEO.
This Week in Beauty November 3-7, 2025
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Ulta opens first store in Middle East
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty is to open its first store in the Middle East tomorrow
BW Confidential publishes Beautyworld Middle East Awards Special Edition
The Beautyworld Middle East Awards took place at a glittering ceremony at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai...
Coty revenue down 8% in Q1
Coty’s revenue fell 8% like-for-like to $1.58bn for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026
CPL Aromas opens creative center in Bangkok
Fragrance house CPL Aromas has opened a new creative center in Bangkok
CEW France reveals Achiever Awards 2025
The CEW France Achiever Awards ceremony took place in Paris last night. This year, a total of 11 prizes were awarded in nine categories.
Bath & Body Works names new Chief Commercial Officer
US-based Bath & Body Works has appointed Maly Bernstein Chief Commercial Officer
Interview with L’Oréal Travel Retail President Emmanuel Goulin
L’Oréal Travel Retail President Emmanuel Goulin tells BW Confidential why he remains optimistic about the future of travel retail
Scentopia boutique opens at Kotoka Intl Airport in Ghana
African beauty retailer Scentopia has opened its first travel-retail boutique in
IFF fine fragrance sales up 20% in Q3
IFF’s sales for the third quarter fell 8% to $2.69bn.
Galeries Lafayette ends partnership with BHV owner over Shein stores
Galeries Lafayette and SGM Group are to terminate affiliation agreements for seven department stores in France.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 239
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Vranjes Firenze acquires 51% stake in Integra Fragrances
Florentine home fragrance brand Vranjes Firenze, part of the L’Occitane Group, has acquired a 51% stake
Dolce&Gabbana unveils new fragrances and make-up
Italian brand Dolce&Gabbana has extended its Devotion franchise
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is to acquire Kenvue for $48.7bn
L’Oréal launches travel-themed Helena Rubinstein pop-up at DFS Macau
L'Oréal has launched the first travel retail pop-up for brand Helena Rubinstein at DFS Macau – Shoppes at Four Seasons.
Gap Inc unveils beauty collection for Old Navy
Gap Inc has unveiled Old Navy Beauty Co., a new collection of skincare, bodycare and haircare products.
This Week in Beauty October 27-31, 2025
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Haircare brand Isima launches at Selfridges
Isima, the haircare brand created by singer Shakira, has launched in the UK exclusively at
Puig revenue up 3.2% in Q3
Spanish company Puig’s revenue rose 3.2% in the third quarter of 2025 to €1.3bn
French industry risks €620m loss in revenues due to US tariffs, says FEBEA
French exports to the US could decrease by 21% in 2026 due to Trump tariffs and a depreciation of the dollar against the euro
ELC sales up 4% in fiscal first quarter
The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) sales rose 4% to $3.48bn for the first quarter of