Catterton completes Steiner Leisure acquisition
US private equity firm Catterton Partners has completed its acquisition of beauty and wellness firm Steiner Leisure....December 11, 2015
Iberchem appoints global sales director
Fragrance creation specialist Iberchem has appointed Louis Lecoeur as global sales director. In his new role, Lecoeur...December 9, 2015
IFF unveils new corporate brand
US-based flavor and fragrance company IFF has undergone a corporate rebrand, unveiling a new website, visual identity,...December 9, 2015
Dior reformulates Diorskin Forever foundation
LVMH-owned Dior is launching a reformulated version of its Diorskin Forever foundation in mid-January 2016. The foundation...December 9, 2015
Tengram invests in US retail chain Cos Bar
Private equity firm Tengram Capital Partners is expanding its presence in the beauty space. The company has...December 9, 2015
Winona Ryder to feature in Marc Jacobs Beauty ads
LVMH’s Kendo Brands is launching a print and digital campaign for its Marc Jacobs Beauty brand featuring...December 8, 2015
YSL launches exclusive scent collection inspired by designer wardrobe
Yves Saint Laurent (L’Oréal) has unveiled its first exclusive fragrance collection, a line of five scents called...December 4, 2015
Avon responds to activist investor
Avon has issued a statement following the publication of an open letter sent to its chairman by...December 4, 2015
Ulta sees third-quarter sales rise 22%
US specialty beauty retailer Ulta saw a 22% rise in sales in the third quarter ended October...December 4, 2015
Unilever sells off ethnic hair care and men’s grooming brands
Anglo-Dutch consumer-goods firm Unilever has sold off its Motions, Just for Me, Consort and Groom & Clean...December 3, 2015
Pola Inc names new representative director and president
Japanese beauty firm Pola Orbis Holdings has named a new representative director and president for its Pola...December 3, 2015
Mixed performance for mascara sales in Europe in October 2015
Mascara sales in Europe delivered a mixed performance in October 2015, according to data from market-research company...December 2, 2015
Sa Sa six month sales down 10.6%
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa saw its sales fall 10.6% to HK$3.78bn ($487.7m) in the six...December 2, 2015
Natura to open brick-and-mortar stores in Brazil
Brazilian direct seller Natura is to open brick-and-mortar stores in large shopping malls across Brazil from 2016....December 2, 2015
Glossybox founder and ceo steps down
Germany-based subscription beauty box firm Glossybox has announced that Charles von Abercron, its founder and managing director,...December 1, 2015
Birchbox bolsters management with Philippe Pinatel hire
Beauty subscription service—and increasingly retailer—Birchbox has named industry veteran Philippe Pinatel as its president and chief operations...December 1, 2015
La Mer opens first standalone store in Brazil
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC)-owned brand La Mer opened its first Brazilian store at Iguatemi Shopping, a luxury...November 27, 2015
Eurofragance opens creative center in Dubai
Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance has opened a new creative center in Dubai, UAE. The company invested €2m...November 27, 2015
Cosmo International Fragrances appoints senior perfumer
Cosmo International Fragrances has appointed Lucas Sieuzac as senior perfumer, based in the US. Sieuzac previously...November 24, 2015
Feelunique acquires Parfumeries Rive Droite
UK-based online beauty retailer Feelunique has acquired French perfumery chain Parfumeries Rive Droite in a bid to...November 23, 2015
ELC names John Demsey executive group president
Estée Lauder Companies has named John Demsey executive group president. Demsey will add Clinique and the Men’s...November 20, 2015
Beyond Beauty Paris overhauled for 2016
Trade show organizer Informa is transforming its Beyond Beauty Paris event for 2016. The show will now...November 20, 2015
Chalhoub opens new Tryano concept at Yas Mall
Middle Eastern retail and distribution company The Chalhoub Group debuted a new retail concept offering beauty, bags...November 20, 2015
L’Oréal Luxe USA reshuffles management
L’Oréal Luxe is reshuffling its top management in the US. Effective January 1, current division president Carol...November 20, 2015
H&M to launch limited-edition fragrance in partnership with Balmain
As part of its collaboration with fashion brand Balmain, H&M will launch a limited edition Balmain x...November 19, 2015
Arden’s Joel Ronkin to join Fekkai Brands and Luxe Brands as ceo
Elizabeth Arden veteran Joel B Ronkin is set to join US firms Fekkai Brands and Luxe Brands...November 19, 2015
Sephora unveils new store concept in US
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora is unveiling a new store concept on November 20 in San Francisco that...November 19, 2015
Serge Jureidini leaving Arcade Beauty
Serge Jureidini, president and ceo of sampling firm Arcade Beauty, is leaving the firm, a spokesperson has...November 18, 2015
New York edition of PCD and Aerosol & Dispensing Forum set for 2016
Paris-based trade show PCD (Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design) and sister show Aerosol & Dispensing Forum...November 17, 2015
Chlorys opens standalone store in Geneva
Swiss skincare brand Chlorys (SCD Cosmetics), which launched this fall, has opened a standalone store in...November 17, 2015