Nestlé Skin takes stake in Proactiv
Swiss group Nestlé’s Nestlé Skin Health is to take a majority stake in non-prescription acne brand Proactiv...March 25, 2016
Hermès’ 2015 profit up 13.2%
Paris-based group Hermès posted a 13.2% increase in net earnings to €973m in 2015, after a heavier...March 23, 2016
Firmenich opens new plant in Buenos Aires
Swiss fragrance and flavor company Firmenich has inaugurated a plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company says...March 22, 2016
French beauty exports up 4.4% in 2015
France’s cosmetics exports grew 4.4% in 2015 to €11.8bn, according to French beauty industry association Febea. France’s...March 17, 2016
Cosmopack Bologna opens its doors
Cosmopack, the packaging part of beauty trade show Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, opens its doors in Italy today,...March 17, 2016
Millennials drive changes in US prestige beauty, says NPD
The fragrance category in the US contributed more annual dollar gains than skincare for the first time...March 16, 2016
Dufry reports loss for 2015
Swiss travel retailer Dufry reported a net loss of CHF36.9m ($37.3m) in 2015 compared to a net...March 16, 2016
Avon Products to cut 2,500 jobs
US-based Avon Products is to cut 2,500 jobs as part of its three-year restructuring plan, which it...March 15, 2016
Interparfums SA net income up 25% in 2015
France-based Interparfums SA generated net income of €29.2m in fiscal 2015, growth of 25%. The group reported...March 15, 2016
AS Watson to launch nine new mobile apps
Hong Kong-based AS Watson Group is to launch nine new mobile apps in Asia this year, thanks...March 14, 2016
Ulta Beauty’s net sales and profit up in 2015
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty reported a net sales increase of 21.1% to $1.27bn for the fourth quarter...March 14, 2016
Lancôme launches Juicy Shaker
L’Oréal-owned brand Lancôme has launched Juicy Shaker, a new lip care product with a cushion applicator. Juicy...March 11, 2016
L’Oréal signs exclusive license with Image Metrics
French group L’Oréal has signed an exclusive license agreement with augmented reality technology company Image Metrics for...March 9, 2016
French Fifis to take place at Paris’ Lido on April 14
The 24th edition of the French Fifi Awards, which recognize perfume excellence and are organized by The...March 9, 2016
Luxury-Outlook conference to examine impact of Chinese slowdown
The sixth edition of the Luxury-Outlook conference organized by the International Luxury Business Association will focus on...March 8, 2016
Robertet sales and profit up in 2015
French flavor and fragrance company Robertet reported provisional consolidated sales of €435.32m in 2015, an increase of...March 8, 2016
Elizabeth Arden appoints George Cleary president global fragrances
US-based Elizabeth Arden has appointed George Cleary president global fragrances, effective March 14, 2016. Cleary was...March 7, 2016
Lancôme signs Isabella Rossellini as spokesmodel
L’Oréal-owned brand Lancôme has signed actress Isabella Rossellini as its global spokesperson. The 63-year-old Italian was...March 7, 2016
P&G launches new Stella McCartney fragrance
US-based P&G is set to launch a new fragrance for the Stella McCartney brand this summer. Called...March 4, 2016
Consumers choose mobile devices over sales assistants, says Mintel
Some 45% of beauty shoppers in the US would prefer to search for product information on their...March 4, 2016
Fragrance launches reach 2,044 in 2015
The number of new fragrances that launched on the global market in 2015 rose to 2,044, compared...March 4, 2016
Henkel to acquire P&G haircare brands
German group Henkel is to acquire a range of haircare brands from US-based P&G, a deal intended...March 3, 2016
Chanel launches Rouge Coco Stylo
Chanel has launched Rouge Coco Stylo, a lip product in the form of a pen with a...March 2, 2016
Sephora France putting the focus on Korean beauty
Perfumery retailer Sephora France is putting the focus on Korean beauty. The retailer is spotlighting products from...March 2, 2016
Saabelis launches new CapScent fragrance sampling tool
French start-up Saabelis has launched a new fragrance testing and sampling tool, called CapScent. The sample is...March 2, 2016
Beauty Success acquires Esthetic Center
France-based perfumery chain Beauty Success has acquired French beauty salon company Esthetic Center. Esthetic Center is...March 2, 2016
Lancôme teams up with Sonia Rykiel for make-up collection
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has teamed up with the designer Sonia Rykiel for its fall make-up collection. This latest...March 2, 2016
L’Oréal appoints new China ceo
L’Oréal has appointed Stéphane Rinderknech ceo of its China business. He will also continue to head the...March 1, 2016
Birchbox names new head of France
Beauty subscription box Birchbox has named Quentin Reygrobellet managing director of its French operation. He replaces Quentin...February 29, 2016
Cosmetic360 looks to foster innovation
The first edition of Paris-based trade show Cosmetic360, organized by France’s industry cluster Cosmetic Valley, took place...February 29, 2016