Martha Stewart launches skincare brand
Martha Stewart has co-founded a skincare brand with dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali called Elm Biosciences.
Nocibé names Pierre-Henri Vaisselet Director of Development for France
Nocibé has named Pierre-Henri Vaisselet Director of Development for France.
Puig launches multi brand pop-up at Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport
Puig launched its first multi brand pop-up at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this summer.
Perricone MD expands to haircare
Skincare brand Perricone MD has expanded to haircare.
Gap Inc appoints General Manager & Executive Director of Beauty
Gap Inc has appointed Deb Redmond General Manager of Beauty and John Demsey Executive Director of Beauty.
Interparfums to discontinue Rochas fashion
Interparfums is to discontinue Rochas’ fashion division to focus exclusively on fragrances and cosmetics.
Cos Bar acquired by Mitchell Family Office
Cos Bar has been acquired by private investment firm Mitchell Family Office.
MakeUp in New York 2025 kicks off today
The MakeUp in New York trade show opens its doors today at the Javits Center in New York City, the US.
Timeline relaunches skincare line
Timeline has relaunched its skincare line, with updated formulations and packaging.
Natura to sell Avon operations in Central America & Dominican Republic
Natura has entered into an agreement to sell Avon’s operations in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
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OSEA Malibu receives investment from General Atlantic
OSEA Malibu has received investment from private equity firm General Atlantic.
Symrise launches first data and AI hub in Barcelona
Symrise has launched its first global Data & AI Hub in Barcelona (BCN Hub).
Bluemercury unveils new campaign
Bluemercury has unveiled a new campaign called Up Next, focused on women aged 40 and above.
Paris’ Palais de Tokyo to host Francis Kurkdjian exhibition
Palais de Tokyo is to host a retrospective exhibition on the work of perfumer Francis Kurkdjian.
BW Confidential’s September Magazine out today
BW Confidential’s September 2025 Magazine is out now.
Rituals partners with CDF-Sunrise Shanghai and Amberich International
Rituals has partnered with CDF-Sunrise Shanghai and Amberich International (HK) in a bid to accelerate the brand's growth across major travel retail hubs in China.
Qatar Duty Free to receive BW Confidential Award at The Beauty Party
BW Confidential is to present this year’s ‘Beauty Retailer of the Year Award’ to travel retailer Qatar Duty Free
L’Oréal and LVMH cited in Armani’s will as preferred acquirers of his fashion group
Late designer Giorgio Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell the fashion group he founded or seek a market listing.
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IFF makes major investment in naturals with LMR expansion
Fragrance and flavor company IFF says it is ushering in a new era with the expansion of its LMR Naturals site in Grasse, France
Revlon renews fragrance license with Christina Aguilera
Revlon Consumer Products has renewed its fragrance license agreement with singer Christina Aguilera.
Tom Ford Beauty opens first standalone store in Paris
Tom Ford Beauty has opened its first standalone store in Paris.
ELC names new Chief Research & Innovation Officer
The Estée Lauder Companies has named René Lammers Executive Vice President, Chief Research & Innovation Officer
Shiseido partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand
Shiseido Travel Retail has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand in a recent campaign.
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Interparfums sales up 6.1% in the first half
Interparfums’ consolidated sales were €447m in the first half of 2025.
Sephora partners with Uber
Sephora has partnered with transportation company Uber Technologies to deliver beauty products through the Uber Eats platform.
Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés appoint new CEO
Patrice Béliard is to become CEO of fragrance brands Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés.
Bansk Group acquires majority stake in BYOMA
Private investment firm Bansk Group has acquired a majority stake in skincare brand BYOMA.