Shiseido launches new diversity-focused campaign for 2017
Japan-based Shiseido has launched a new diversity-focused advertising campaign for 2017. The campaign features the slogan is...January 16, 2017
Beauty innovations at CES 2017
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which took place from January 5-8 in Las Vegas, presented a...January 16, 2017
L’Oréal to acquire skincare brands from Valeant for $1.3bn
L’Oréal is to acquire US-based skincare brands CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi from pharmaceutical company Valeant for $1.3bn...January 16, 2017
Milk Makeup gets its first outside investment
US-based color cosmetics company Milk Makeup has received a minority investment from Main Post Partners, a private...January 16, 2017
Hudson’s Bay lowers outlook due to drop in holiday sales
North American department-store operator Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has lowered its 2016 fiscal outlook due to lower-than-expected...January 16, 2017
Natura opens first store in New York
Brazilian brand Natura embarked on a soft opening of its first store in New York City in...January 16, 2017
Chanel appoints Menarguez evp fragrance and beauty in US
Chanel has appointed Barbara Menarguez executive vice president fragrance and beauty of its US arm, Chanel Inc,...January 16, 2017
Revlon names Gwen Stefani global brand ambassador
US-based Revlon has named American singer and fashion designer Gwen Stefani as its new global brand ambassador....January 16, 2017
Coty to acquire 60% of Younique
US-based Coty is to acquire 60% of peer-to-peer beauty e-commerce website Younique for around $600m in cash....January 16, 2017
NPD unveils 2017 predictions for beauty
Market research group NPD has outlined four key forecasts for the US prestige beauty industry in 2017....January 16, 2017
Shiseido appoints new general manager of Laura Mercier
Shiseido Americas has appointed Alexandra Papazian general manager of make-up and skincare brand Laura Mercier, effective March...January 16, 2017
Kérastase unveils smart hairbrush
L’Oréal-owned haircare brand Kérastase has unveiled what it claims to be the first-ever smart hairbrush, the result...January 16, 2017
Yves Rocher acquires Sabon
French group Yves Rocher has acquired Israel-based bath and body company Sabon, according to French press reports....January 16, 2017
LVMH appoints Dembinski retail director for beauty
LVMH has appointed Stefan Dembinski as retail development director perfumes and cosmetics. In this role, he...January 16, 2017
Amorepacific partners with Alshaya to expand in Middle East
Korea’s Amorepacific Group has partnered with Kuwait-based distribution company Alshaya Group to launch its brands in the...January 16, 2017
Olay launches Skin Advisor online beauty tool
Skincare brand Olay (P&G) has launched a web-based analytics tool and advisor that estimates skin age and...January 16, 2017
Maybelline collaborates with influencers for video campaign
L’Oréal-owned Maybelline New York has created its first video campaign featuring social media influencers for its new...January 16, 2017
TFWA to launch digital event at Cannes World Exhibition
Travel retail association TFWA is to launch a new digital space as part of its World Exhibition...January 16, 2017
Firmenich to expand global innovation and creation center in Geneva
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich will complete what it says is its largest investment ever in...January 16, 2017
Nordstrom appoints chief innovation officer
US-based retailer Nordstrom has appointed Geevy Thomas to the newly created position of chief innovation officer. ...January 16, 2017
Make-up driving growth in US prestige beauty
Prestige beauty sales were up 6% year-to-date through October 2016, according to The NPD Group. The growth...January 16, 2017
Ashcar develops olfactory event for Iguatemi Sao Paulo Mall
Renata Ashcar, BW Confidential correspondent for Brazil and well-known perfume specialist was invited by Iguatemi Sao Paulo...January 16, 2017
Interparfums to launch new women’s scent for Rochas
France-based Interparfums is to launch its first fragrance for the Rochas brand, which it acquired in 2015....January 13, 2017
Nars collaborates with Charlotte Gainsbourg for new collection
Shiseido-owned Nars Cosmetics has teamed up with French actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg to launch a new...January 13, 2017
L’Oréal invests in digital fund
L’Oréal has made another move to finance digital start-ups through an investment in the early-stage fund Partech...December 27, 2016
Walgreens to sell 865 Rite Aid stores to Fred’s Pharmacy
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid have agreed to sell 865 Rite Aid stores in the US...December 20, 2016
Sisley to open first Maison Sisley concept in Paris
French brand Sisley is to open its first Maison Sisley concept in February 2017. Located in...December 20, 2016
Natura acquires 100% of Aesop
Brazilian company Natura has acquired 100% of Australian beauty firm Emeis Holdings, which operates under the brand...December 20, 2016
Glansaol acquires Julep, Laura Geller and Clark’s Botanicals
US-headquartered prestige beauty and personal-care company Glansaol has acquired the brands Julep, Laura Geller and Clark’s Botanicals....December 20, 2016
Bobbi Brown steps down from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (Estée Lauder Companies), will step down from the brand...December 20, 2016