Hermes perfume sales up 11% in second quarter of 2016
French group Hermès’ perfume sales increased 11% (+11.3% at constant exchange rates) to €64.7m in the second...July 21, 2016
ELC makes appointments at Origins, Jo Malone
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has appointed Julie Van Ongevalle as senior vice president/global general manager, Origins. The...July 20, 2016
Giorgio Armani to launch new men’s perfume
Giorgio Armani (L’Oréal) is adding to its Eaux pour Homme collection by launching Eau de Nuit Oud,...July 20, 2016
Bulgari adds to Eau Parfumée collection
LVMH-owned Bulgari is adding a new fragrance to its Eau Parfumée collection this fall. Created by...July 20, 2016
Unilever to acquire Dollar Shave Club
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever has signed an agreement to purchase US male grooming brand Dollar Shave Club (DSC)....July 20, 2016
Boots set to launch in South Korea
Pharmacy group Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc has signed an agreement to form a franchise partnership with South...July 19, 2016
Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital Private Equity to acquire Carver Korea
Investment bank Goldman Sachs and private-equity firm Bain Capital Private Equity have agreed to acquire a majority...July 19, 2016
IFF-Lucas Meyer Cosmetics invests in Bio ForeXtra
Flavor and fragrance company IFF’s IFF-Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (IFF-LMC) has invested in Canada-based R&D laboratory Bio ForeXtra,...July 19, 2016
Revlon net sales up 1.3% in second quarter of 2016
US-based Revlon posted a 1.3% increase in preliminary net sales to $489m for the second quarter of...July 19, 2016
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