Kenzo to launch new women’s scent
LVMH-owned Kenzo is launching a new women’s fragrance this summer called Kenzo World. The floral scent...July 19, 2016
Shiseido Travel Retail launches Red animation at Singapore Changi
Shiseido Travel Retail has partnered with Changi Airport Group and The Shilla Duty Free to launch a...July 18, 2016
Givaudan posts sales and profit increase for first half 2016
Flavor and fragrance company Givaudan posted group sales of CHF2.33bn ($2.37bn) for the first half of 2016,...July 18, 2016
Puig said to be in talks to buy stake in Granado
Spanish company Puig is said to be in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in Brazilian...July 18, 2016
Hera expands to China
Hera, the luxury K-beauty brand owned by Amorepacific, has launched in China. It opened a counter in...July 18, 2016
Courrèges to launch Hyperbole
French brand Courrèges is to come out with a new women’s fragrance this fall called Hyperbole. The...July 18, 2016
Prada launches women’s and men’s scents
Posted Values Puig has launched a fragrance duo for Prada, La Femme Prada and L’Homme Prada. The...July 13, 2016
Marionnaud extends digital in-store experience
France-based Marionnaud has added to its in-store digital program in a bid to simplify shopping and make...July 13, 2016
Lancôme names Taylor Hill as brand ambassador
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has named American model Taylor Hill as its new brand ambassador. The brand highlighted...July 13, 2016
SPF 30+ sees growth as consumers look to higher sun protection
Consumers in the US are moving away from low SPFs toward higher protection. Prestige skincare and make-up...July 13, 2016
L’Oréal negotiates purchase of Société des Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
French group L’Oréal has entered into exclusive negotiations with Rivadis Group for the acquisition of Société des...July 13, 2016
Hermès to launch new scent
France-based Hermès is to launch a new women’s perfume called Galop this summer, which plays on the...July 11, 2016
Anisa names Stephen Moleski senior director of artistry and education
Cosmetic brush design and manufacturing company Anisa International has hired celebrity make-up artist Stephen Moleski as senior...July 7, 2016
Firmenich takes stake in Essex Laboratories
Flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has taken a majority stake in US-based producer of natural mint essential...July 6, 2016
m1nd-set Generation forecasts growth for travel-retail industry
Despite a drop in sales in 2015, the global duty-free and travel-retail industry is set for a...July 5, 2016
Michael Kors launches new women’s scent
Michael Kors (Estée Lauder Companies) is to launch a new women’s fragrance this fall, called Wonderlust. ...July 5, 2016
Sulzer Buys Geka from 3i
Switzerland-based industrial group Sulzer is to acquire German brush manufacturer and packager Geka Holding from investment company...July 4, 2016
Shiseido inks Dolce&Gabbana license
Japanese group Shiseido’s Beauté Prestige International division has inked the much-coveted fragrance and cosmetics license for Italian...July 1, 2016
L’Oréal to acquire Atelier Cologne
L’Oréal is to acquire French niche fragrance brand Atelier Cologne. The brand, which manufactures colognes absolues, was...June 30, 2016
Shiseido adds to Bio-Performance LiftDynamic
Shiseido is to add two new products to its Bio-Performance LiftDynamic line this fall. A cream and...June 30, 2016
Lalique to launch new men’s fragrance
Lalique is to launch a new fragrance for men this fall. Called L’Insoumis, French for the maverick,...June 30, 2016
Birchbox makes further job cuts
Beauty subscription box company Birchbox is to lay off 12% of its workforce in the US for...June 30, 2016
Beauty brands should focus on personalization and social media: Kline
Brands that focus on social media and personalization in the US saw high double- to triple-digit growth...June 28, 2016
Counter Brands buys Nude brand from LVMH
California-based Counter Brands, parent company of Beautycounter has acquired the natural skincare brand Nude from LVMH. The...June 27, 2016
Salvatore Ferragamo launches new scent for men
Italian brand Salvatore Ferragamo Parfums is to launch a major new men’s scent this fall called Uomo...June 27, 2016
Art & Fragrance to be renamed Lalique Group
Swiss group Art & Fragrance is to be renamed Lalique Group in a bid to focus on...June 24, 2016
Macy’s gets new ceo
US-based retailer Macy’s ceo Terry Lundgren is to be replaced by Jeff Gennette, a 33-year company veteran...June 24, 2016
New Avon names Betty Palm as president social selling
New Avon has named Betty Palm as president social selling in the US. Palm will report...June 23, 2016
ModiFace launches augmented reality bot for Facebook Messenger
ModiFace, a provider of augmented reality technology for the beauty and medical industries, is launching what it...June 23, 2016
New niche fragrance brand BDK Paris launches first scents
BDK Paris, a new niche fragrance brand, has unveiled its first line of five perfumes. BDK was...June 23, 2016