Firmenich names Nathalie Lorson and Tony Reichert master perfumers
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has named Nathalie Lorson and Tony Reichert master perfumers. Lorson...December 12, 2016
Paris perfume museum to open on Friday
Paris’ first perfume museum, Le Grand Musée du Parfum, was unveiled today to the press. The 1,400m2...December 12, 2016
La Prairie launches Line Interception Power Duo
Swiss beauty brand La Prairie (Beiersdorf) is to launch a new skincare duo consisting of a day...December 12, 2016
Sephora France’s new skincare brands for spring 2017
Sephora France is to introduce a string of new brands next spring. They include: Skinfood. This...December 9, 2016
Beauty M&A to heat up, says AT Kearney
M&A activity in beauty and personal care will increase as companies look to access new consumers, markets,...December 9, 2016
Shiseido creates corporate venture capital business
Japanese group Shiseido has created an internal venture capital business to invest in new beauty products and...December 9, 2016
Travel-retail distributor MSX expands business to beauty
UK-based travel retail distributor and specialist Macintyre Scott Xtra (MSX) has expanded into luxury goods, including cosmetics...December 8, 2016
The NPD Group acquires Counter Intelligence Retail
Information provider The NPD Group is to acquire Counter Intelligence Retail (CiR), a market research and data...December 8, 2016
Millennials account for 60% of Birchbox subscribers
Beauty subscription service and online retailer Birchbox now has over 200,000 monthly subscribers in France. The company...December 8, 2016
Bottega Veneta to launch men’s EdP
Bottega Veneta (Coty) is to launch a new men’s scent next year, Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Parfum....December 7, 2016
First PCD New York show attracts almost 2,000 visitors
“A good first edition” was how exhibitors described the inaugural US version of packaging show PCD...December 7, 2016
Mascara sales in Europe in decline
Mascara sales in Europe are in decline. Sales across the four European markets of France, Spain, Italy...December 7, 2016
Douglas closes Turkey stores
German perfumery chain Douglas has exited Turkey, closing its 11 stores in the country at the end...December 7, 2016
Symrise looks to enhance fine fragrance image
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise is looking to revamp its image in fine fragrance. The aim...December 7, 2016
Ghd opens pop-up, looks to expand in France
Professional hair styling tools brand ghd, which was recently acquired by Coty, has opened a 170m2 (1,830ft2)...December 7, 2016
Hudson’s Bay Company posts loss of $94m in third quarter 2016
North American department-store operator Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) posted a net loss of CAD$125m (US$94m) in the...December 6, 2016
Marionnaud recycling initiative attracts 120,000 consumers in France
Since launching its recycling program in April, French perfumery chain Marionnaud says that 120,000 consumers have dropped...December 6, 2016
Polaar revamps product lines
French skincare brand Polaar is to relaunch several of its women’s lines with new packaging next March....December 6, 2016
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty names Staz Lindes make-up ambassador
Photo credit: Clara Balzary Yves Saint Laurent Beauty has named model, guitarist and photographer Staz Lindes as...December 6, 2016
Printemps to launch 100 Bon
French department store Printemps is to introduce new fragrance brand 100 Bon exclusively at its stores in...December 6, 2016
Symrise, Unilever team up with Save the Children to support Madagascar vanilla farmers
German flavor and fragrance company Symrise, consumer goods group Unilever and international development specialist Deutsche Gesellschaft für...December 6, 2016
Australia and China open skies agreement could boost travel-retail sales
Australia and China have signed an air services agreement to remove passenger restrictions between both countries. It...December 5, 2016
Groupe Bogart acquires German perfumery chain HC Parfümerie
French company Groupe Bogart has acquired German perfumery chain HC Parfümerie, marking its entry into Germany. The...December 5, 2016
Gérard Gieux becomes majority shareholder of Alkos
Former owner and minority stakeholder of cosmetics packaging company Alkos, Gérard Gieux, is to boost his share...December 4, 2016
ELC appoints new Aveda svp, gm for North America
Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Barbara De Laere senior vice president, general manager, Aveda North America. ...December 2, 2016
Glossier raises $24m in series-B funding
US-based digital beauty brand Glossier has raised $24m in funds to open permanent retail locations, launch two...December 2, 2016
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