Guerlain launches pop-up store at Le Bon Marché
Guerlain (LVMH) has opened a pop-up store based on its Guerlain Parfumeur retail concept in Paris department...May 16, 2018
Designer Parfums acquires Cerruti 1881 license
UK-based Designer Parfums has acquired the fragrance license of Italian fashion brand Cerruti 1881. The license was...May 16, 2018
Douglas’ first-half 2018 sales up on acquisitions
German retail group Douglas’ sales grew 18.6% to €1.86bn for the first six months ended March 31,...May 16, 2018
Lush Cosmetics to close Brazil business
Lush Cosmetics is to close its retail and manufacturing business in Brazil, due to difficulties in operating...May 16, 2018
Lancôme to launch make-up collection with Proenza Schouler
Lancôme (L’Oréal) has teamed up with fashion design duo Proenza Schouler to launch a make-up collection, which...May 15, 2018
The Hut Group secures £600m credit facility to fund expansion
UK-based health and beauty online company The Hut Group (THG) has obtained £600m ($807m) credit facility from...May 15, 2018
Beiersdorf partners with Chinese e-commerce cross-border company NetEase Kaola
German consumer goods group Beiersdorf has inked a partnership with Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform NetEase Kaola. The...May 15, 2018
Yves Rocher, Clarins and Lancôme top L2’s digital beauty France index
Yves Rocher came out on top of this year’s Digital IQ Index: Beauty France, compiled by research...May 15, 2018
L’Oréal launches employee share ownership plan
L’Oréal is to launch its first employee share ownership plan in a bid to motivate staff. The...May 15, 2018
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