Kanebo launches new prestige brand
Japan-based Kanebo Cosmetics is launching a new prestige brand called Kanebo, as it celebrates its 80th anniversary...May 20, 2016
AS Watson launches social-media campaign and innovation website
Hong Kong-based AS Watson has launched a new social media campaign and a new website based the...May 20, 2016
Elizabeth Arden launches digital campaign
US-based Elizabeth Arden has unveiled a new digital campaign called From the Desk of Liz Arden. The...May 20, 2016
H20+ Beauty undergoes revamp
US-based H2O+ Beauty has undergone a revamp that focuses on digital communication and distribution. As part...May 18, 2016
Fragrance Du Bois opens pop-up at Tangs in Singapore
French perfume brand Fragrance Du Bois has opened a pop-up shop at Tangs department store in Singapore’s...May 18, 2016
Giorgio Armani Beauty launches Armani Prima
L’Oréal-owned Giorgio Armani Beauty is launching a make-up perfecting skincare line this summer, which it claims keeps...May 18, 2016
Burberry sales, profits fall for fiscal 2015/2016
UK-based Burberry saw a 6.5% decline in profit before tax to £421m for the fiscal year 2015-2016,...May 18, 2016
US prestige beauty sales up 4% in first quarter 2016
Sales of prestige beauty products in the US grew 4% in the first quarter of 2016 to...May 17, 2016
Sephora teams up with Manor to open first Swiss store
LVMH-owned perfumery chain Sephora is to open its first store in Switzerland through a shop-in-shop format at...May 17, 2016
Dufry extends contract with São Paulo’s Guarulhos airport
Dufry has extended its contract with Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil for the operation of...May 17, 2016
Smashbox collaborates with Lilly Singh to create new lipstick shade
Estée Lauder Companies-owned Smashbox has partnered with YouTube vlogger Lilly Singh to create a limited-edition shade of...May 17, 2016
Decléor revamps Paris flagship
L’Oréal-owned Decléor has revamped its flagship beauty institute on rue des Petits Champs in Paris. It reopened...May 17, 2016
Bottega Veneta to launch perfume collection
US-based Coty is to launch a new fragrance collection for men and women for its Bottega Veneta...May 17, 2016
L’Occitane to open new store at new Disney World Florida shopping resort
French company L’Occitane en Provence is to open a store in Disney Springs, a new waterfront shopping,...May 16, 2016
Coty names UK and Ireland positions following P&G Merger
US-based Coty has named three new executives for the UK and Ireland due to come into effect...May 16, 2016
Credo Beauty opens New York store
US-based, natural beauty retailer Credo Beauty has opened a new 900sqft (84m2) store in New York’s Nolita...May 13, 2016
IFF launches Cradle to Cradle certified fragrance
Flavor and fragrance company International Flavors & Fragrances claims to have moved into new territory when it...May 13, 2016
Noémie Schmidt named face of next Rochas women’s perfume
France-based Interparfums has named Swiss actress Noémie Schmidt as the face of Rochas’ new women’s fragrance. Schmidt...May 13, 2016
Shiseido net profit up for first quarter of 2016
Tokyo-based Shiseido posted a net profit of ¥27.30bn ($250.95m) for the first quarter of 2016, an increase...May 13, 2016
Firmenich India appoints new chairman and managing director
Firmenich India has appointed Satish Rao as chairman and managing director, effective July 4 2016. Rao was...May 12, 2016
Scentys raises €1m in funding
French fragrance diffusion expert Scentys has raised €1m in funding from its shareholders. The funds will...May 12, 2016
Elizabeth Arden to acquire Christina Aguilera fragrance brands
Elizabeth Arden is to acquire the Christina Aguilera fragrance license from Procter & Gamble International. The...May 12, 2016
L’Oréal invests in Founders Factory digital start-up incubator
French group L’Oréal has invested in UK-based Founders Factory, a digital incubator, becoming its exclusive partner for...May 12, 2016
AmorePacific looks to boost travel retail beyond Korea
Beauty group AmorePacific is focusing on growing its travel-retail business outside its home market of Korea. Some...May 12, 2016
Physicians Formula president to step down
US-based Markwins International has announced that Bill George, president and chief operating officer of Markwins Beauty Brands,...May 11, 2016
Interparfums Inc sees drop in net profit in first quarter 2016
New York-based Interparfums Inc reported net income of $7.3m for the first quarter of 2016, down from...May 11, 2016
Iluminage shows intelligent textiles at TFWA Asia Pacific
Iluminage Beauty, a joint venture between Unilever and technology company Syneron Medical, showcased its range of intelligent...May 11, 2016
AmorePacific’s Etude House launches Real Powder Cushion
AmorePacific-owned make-up brand Etude House is expanding its range of cushion products with the launch of Real...May 11, 2016
Make Up For Ever launches new make-up bar concept at Sephora
LVMH-owned Make Up For Ever has unveiled a new make-up bar concept at Sephora’s French flagship store...May 10, 2016
LVMH Fragrance Brands’ Alain Lorenzo to step down
LVMH Fragrance Brands president Alain Lorenzo is to step down from his position. He will be replaced...May 10, 2016