Mavala opens Paris store
Swiss brand Mavala opened its first store in November. The new boutique decorated in red and white...December 2, 2016
Urban Decay tops L2’s Beauty US Digital IQ Index
L’Oréal-owned Urban Decay has topped the Digital IQ Index Beauty US 2016 compiled by research group L2....December 2, 2016
Sephora to offer make-up artist career path with the launch of PRO Team
Perfumery chain Sephora has created what it calls its PRO Team of make-up artists for Europe and...December 2, 2016
Ulta Beauty net profit up 23.2% in third quarter 2016
US-based Ulta Beauty posted a 23.2% increase in net profit to $87.6m for the third quarter of...December 2, 2016
Beauty standalone stores continue growth trajectory
The number of beauty standalone stores is to continue to grow, according to a new report from...December 2, 2016
Comptoir Sud Pacifique opens Parisian flagship
Fragrance brand Comptoir Sud Pacifique opened a flagship store in Paris in September. Located at 30...December 2, 2016
Kenzo to launch new scent in Flower franchise
Kenzo Parfums (LVMH) is to launch a new fragrance in the Flower by Kenzo franchise next March....December 2, 2016
Mizensir to open first boutique in France
Swiss fragrance brand Mizensir is to open its first boutique in France before the end of this...November 29, 2016
SocialVend launches vending machines to reward shopper social engagement
UK-based vending machine company SocialVend has launched Vendmini, a vending machine designed to reward consumers for their...November 28, 2016
Memebox secures $65.95m in new funding
US-based online beauty company Memebox, which specializes in products from Korea, has raised funds of $65.95m. The...November 28, 2016
Alliance Consumer Growth takes minority stake in Pacifica Beauty
Equity fund Alliance Consumer Growth has made a minority investment in US-based natural beauty brand Pacifica Beauty....November 24, 2016
AptarGroup names new ceo
Packaging specialist AptarGroup has named Stephan Tanda president and ceo. Tanda, who is currently executive managing...November 23, 2016
Philosophy opens wellbeing beauty workshop
Beauty brand philosophy (Coty) opened a new retail concept called the wellbeing beauty workshop this month in...November 23, 2016
Amorepacific’s cushion sales reach 100 million unit sales mark
Korea-based Amorepacific’s cushion products exceeded the 100 million unit sales mark, on a cumulative basis globally in...November 23, 2016
Memebox opens pop-up store
Online beauty brand and retailer Memebox has opened a pop-up store in San Francisco’s Union Square shopping...November 23, 2016
Maison Francis Kurkdjian launches new Aqua fragrance
French fragrance brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian is to add a new fragrance to its Aqua range, following...November 22, 2016
Dior opens make-up store in New York
Dior opened its first standalone store devoted to make-up in New York’s Westfield World Trade Center this...November 21, 2016
Mane appoints new sales manager fine fragrance
Flavor and fragrance company Mane has appointed Susan Klop sales manager fine fragrance, based in France. ...November 21, 2016
Diptyque opens pop-up stores to showcase its Christmas collection
French luxury fragrance brand Diptyque is opening pop-up stores in major cities to showcase its Christmas collection,...November 18, 2016
Sephora launches BeautyBot gift finder
Beauty retailer Sephora launched a BeautyBot Christmas gift finder on Facebook Messenger in five countries in Europe...November 18, 2016
Pitti Immagine Uomo to debut beauty section in 2017
Italian men’s fashion event Pitti Immagine Uomo is to introduce a new section dedicated to beauty for...November 18, 2016
New app to connect consumers with beauty professionals
A mobile app connecting consumers with beauty and wellness professionals in Paris is to launch in January...November 18, 2016
Aroma-Zone to launch DIY nail polish
French natural beauty company Aroma-Zone is to launch nail polish that customers can make by themselves at...November 17, 2016
Shiseido showcases new fragrance launches for 2017
Shiseido has unveiled a string of new launches for next year. For its newest brand Dolce&Gabbana,...November 17, 2016
Shiseido Travel Retail unveils global design center
Shiseido Travel Retail has opened a global design center at its headquarters in Singapore to serve its...November 16, 2016
Shiseido Travel Retail and DFS create Travel & Happiness campaign
Shiseido Travel Retail teamed up with Japanese contemporary artist ShiShi Yamazaki and operator DFS to launch a...November 16, 2016
Robertet sales up in third quarter 2016
France-based flavor and fragrance company Robertet generated sales of €116.4m in the third quarter of 2016, growth...November 16, 2016
Collcap and Quadpack merge
UK-based packaging company Collcap, and Spain-based packaging manufacturer Quadpack Industries SA have merged. The new, combined group...November 15, 2016
Natura to end direct-sales business in France
Brazil-based Natura is to put an end to its direct-selling operations in France. The company’s direct selling...November 15, 2016
Peach & Lily launches skincare brand
Korean beauty retailer Peach & Lily is launching its own skincare brand, with a collection of three...November 15, 2016