Kao beauty sales fall 1.1% in 2016
Japan-based Kao group saw its net profit rise 20.7% to ¥127.89bn ($1.14bn) in 2016. Net sales fell...February 2, 2017
AS Watson to invest $70m in big data over next three years
Hong Kong-based health and beauty retail group AS Watson is to invest $70m in big data over...February 1, 2017
A visit to Maybelline’s new French store
Maybelline opens its second French store with a focus on education and digital L’Oréal-owned Maybelline opened...February 1, 2017
Seen and heard at PCD 2017
BW Confidential highlights the innovations on show at packaging trade event PCD, which took place from January...February 1, 2017
An analysis of the Malaysian beauty market
Malaysia’s beauty market has been impacted by a slow economy and currency instability, but there are still...February 1, 2017
Interview with Perfumers 1870 (Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur) ceo Lance Patterson
Lance Patterson joined Cradle Holdings as ceo of the Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur brands in May 2014,...February 1, 2017
The rise of small brands and their impact on the market
A key talking point in the industry is the rise of small brands and their impact on...February 1, 2017
European brands need to adapt digital for Chinese shoppers
European luxury brands need to improve digital marketing strategies in China given the increase in the number...February 1, 2017
Salvatore Ferragamo fragrance sales stable in 2016
Italy-based luxury goods company Salvatore Ferragamo reported fragrance sales of €88.097m for 2016, an increase of 0.5%...February 1, 2017
Kosé net profit up 3.3% for first nine months of fiscal 2016-17
Japan-based Kosé generated net profit of ¥18.62bn ($163.48m) for the nine months ended December 31, 2016, an...January 31, 2017
Givaudan net profit up 3.1% in 2016
Switzerland-based flavor and fragrance company Givaudan posted net profit of CHF644m ($646.95m) in 2016, an increase of...January 31, 2017
Interparfums SA sees double-digit growth in 2016
France-based Interparfums SA posted sales of €365m in 2016, up 11.7% at current exchange rates. At constant...January 31, 2017
Dufry extends World Duty Free Jersey airport concession for 10 years
Switzerland-based travel-retail operator Dufry has extended its World Duty Free concession in the airside departures lounge at...January 31, 2017
L’Oréal USA announces new appointments
L’Oréal USA has announced a string of leadership changes, as well as the retirement of Pat Parenty,...January 30, 2017
Walgreens Boots Alliance lowers price for Rite Aid
US-based Walgreens Boots Alliance and retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid Corporation have amended their merger agreement to...January 30, 2017
The Merchant of Venice opens fifth standalone store
Italy-based Mavive opened a new store in Milan for The Merchant of Venice fragrance brand in December...January 27, 2017
Maybelline opens second French store
L’Oréal-owned Maybelline opened its second standalone store in France today. Located in the Belle Epine shopping...January 27, 2017
Tallink expands retail space for new Megastar vessel
Baltic ferry and short-cruise operator Tallink has introduced a two-floor store for the first time on its...January 27, 2017
LVMH sees increase in sales and profits in 2016
French group LVMH reported what it called record results for 2016, with sales up 5% (+6% on...January 26, 2017
La Vie est Belle best-selling prestige fragrance in France for 2016
French brand Lancôme claims its La Vie est Belle fragrance was the top-selling prestige women’s scent in...January 26, 2017
L’Oréal appoints new head of Lancôme France
L’Oréal has appointed Eva Erdmann (pictured) as managing director of Lancôme France. She replaces Aline Cristiani, who...January 26, 2017
Douglas posts 3.9% increase in sales for 2015-2016
Germany-based Douglas posted a 3.9% increase in net sales to €2.71bn for the 2015-2016 financial year. On...January 26, 2017
YSL Beauté names Tom Pecheux global beauty director
YSL Beauté has named French make-up artist Tom Pecheux as its new global beauty director. Pecheux will...January 26, 2017
Unilever sales down 1% in 2016
Unilever reported lower-than-expected sales growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2016, due to tough market...January 26, 2017
Dufry and DFASS win concession in El Dorado, Colombia
The joint venture between Dufry and DFASS has won the duty-free stores concession for El Dorado International...January 26, 2017
Angelina Jolie to front new Guerlain fragrance
LVMH-owned beauty brand Guerlain has signed up actress Angelina Jolie as spokesperson for its upcoming women’s fragrance....January 25, 2017
L Catterton invests in Kopari Beauty
Private-equity firm L Catterton has invested in US-based e-commerce beauty brand Kopari Beauty. Celebrities including Karlie...January 25, 2017
Iberchem opens new facility in Ghana
Spanish fragrance company Iberchem has opened a new facility in Ghana in West Africa to work more...January 25, 2017
Sales of prestige celebrity fragrances in the UK fall 22% in 2016
Sales of prestige celebrity fragrances in the UK fell by 22% to £44.21m ($55m) in 2016, according...January 24, 2017
Sisley launches new women’s fragrance
French brand Sisley is launching a new fragrance called Izia this spring. Created by Amandine Clerc-Marie...January 24, 2017