Dr Jart+ opens pop-up store in Paris
South Korean skincare brand Dr. Jart+ has launched a pop-up store in Paris. The Shake & Shot...May 13, 2018
Shiseido doubles profit in first quarter 2018
Japanese group Shiseido saw a 13.5% increase in sales to ¥263.76bn ($2.41bn) in the first quarter of...May 11, 2018
Natura sees growth in first quarter 2018
Brazilian group Natura reported a 55.5% increase in net sales to R$2.69bn (US$757m), a figure that includes...May 11, 2018
Revlon sales down, loss widens in first quarter 2018
US-based Revlon reported a 5.7% decline in net sales to $560.7m in the first quarter of 2018...May 10, 2018
Fragrance suppliers at Beautyworld Middle East highlight demand for niche and high-end scents
Consumers in the Middle East are looking for high-end, exclusive fragrances, whether in terms of the juice...May 10, 2018
Elf first-quarter 2018 sales grow on Ulta expansion
US-based cosmetics brand Elf saw a 9% increase in sales to $65.9m for the first quarter or...May 9, 2018
Coty sales rise, loss narrows for third fiscal quarter 2018
US-based Coty reported a 9.4% increase in sales to $2.22bn for the third quarter of fiscal 2018,...May 9, 2018
Unilever shows Korean brand AHC at TFWA Asia Pacific
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever showed its new Korean brand AHC, which it acquired in November 2017, at the...May 9, 2018
Beautyworld Middle East off to a strong start
Exhibitors and visitors at the Beautyworld Middle East show in Dubai this week are upbeat about the...May 9, 2018
BDF hit by currency effects in first quarter 2018, sees strong organic growth
German group Beiersdorf’s first-quarter sales rose by just 0.4% to €1.807bn, due to negative currency effects. However,...May 8, 2018
US prestige beauty sales up 9% in first quarter 2018
Sales of prestige beauty products in the US rose 9% in the first quarter of 2018 to...May 8, 2018
China top priority for brands at TFWA Asia Pacific
Encouraged by China’s strong growth in beauty, independent beauty brands present at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition...May 8, 2018
Dufry sales and profit up in first quarter 2018
Swiss travel retailer Dufry saw a 6.6% increase in sales to CHF1.82bn ($1.81bn)for the first quarter of...May 8, 2018
Symrise sales up 1.5%, EBITDA down for first quarter 2018
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise reported a 1.5% increase in sales to €776.9m for the first...May 8, 2018
Beautyworld Middle East opens today
Trade show Beautyworld Middle East opened its doors in Dubai today. The annual event is welcoming 1,736...May 8, 2018
Givenchy names Rooney Mara spokesperson
Givenchy Parfums (LVMH) has signed up American actress Rooney Mara as spokesperson for the launch of its...May 8, 2018
Ferragamo fragrance sales up 8.6% in first quarter 2018
Salvatore Ferragamo reported a 1.7% drop in sales to €303.9m in the first quarter of 2018, while...May 7, 2018
IFF to acquire Frutarom to boost naturals business
US-based IFF is to acquire Israeli flavors and natural ingredients company Frutarom in a cash and stock...May 7, 2018
TFWA Asia Pacific opening conference highlights P&C growth
Perfume and cosmetics was the fastest-growing category in global travel retail in 2017, with sales up 13.8%...May 7, 2018
Shiseido unveils Ultimune pop-up at Changi
Japanese beauty brand Shiseido has unveiled a new pop-up store at Singapore’s Changi Airport to support the...May 6, 2018
L’Oréal to acquire Korea’s Stylenanda
French group L’Oréal is to acquire Korean make-up and fashion company Nanda Co. Ltd, in a bid...May 2, 2018
Perfumer’s Apprentice acquires Scent Trunk
US-based flavor and fragrance supplier Perfumer’s Apprentice has acquired Scent Trunk, a fragrance subscription service that offers...May 1, 2018
O Boticário to enter the Middle East
Brazil-based brand O Boticário is to enter the Middle East this fall through a deal with Gulf...May 1, 2018
Pola Orbis profits rise 10.9% for first fiscal quarter 2018
Japanese group Pola Orbis Holdings reported a 6.2% increase in sales to ¥59.53bn ($542.85m) and a 10.9%...May 1, 2018
L’Oréal sales down 1% in first quarter 2018
French group L’Oréal saw a 1% decline in first-quarter sales to €6.78bn, hit by unfavorable currency effects....April 12, 2018
Kline unveils top-performing beauty brands in e-commerce
A Garnier leave-in conditioner, a Burt’s Bees Beeswax lip balm and an Ulta eyeshadow took the three...April 12, 2018
Symrise inaugurates Shanghai creative center
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise has invested €8m in a creative center in Pudong, Shanghai, China....April 12, 2018
LVMH sales up 10% in first quarter 2018
French group LVMH reported a 10% increase in sales to €10.85bn in the first quarter of 2018....April 9, 2018
Drom appoints Africa manager
German company drom fragrances is looking to expand in Africa with the appointment of Jörg Schaper as...March 2, 2018
Lagardère Travel Retail launches AR game for Chinese New Year
Lagardère Travel Retail has launched an augmented reality game using social-media platform WeChat at Rome Fiumicino and...February 22, 2018