Dufry to acquire World Duty Free—update
Ending months of speculation, Swiss travel-retail operator Dufry announced that it is to buy World Duty Free...March 30, 2015
Courrèges to launch new women’s scent
French brand Courrèges is to launch a new women’s scent this summer, a move that it hopes...March 30, 2015
Dufry to acquire World Duty Free
Ending months of speculation, Swiss travel-retail operator Dufry announced that it is to buy World Duty Free...March 29, 2015
Puig to launch major new women’s scent for Paco Rabanne
Puig is to launch a major new women’s fragrance for Paco Rabanne this fall. Called...March 27, 2015
OPI launches ColorChat app
Coty-owned nail lacquer brand OPI is launching ColorChat, an app offering an alphabet made up...March 27, 2015
Prestige facial devices see double-digit sales growth in US
The US prestige beauty device market has doubled its sales since 2012, according to market research group...March 27, 2015
Shiseido to open new research center in Yokohama
Beauty group Shiseido has announced that it will open a new research and development facility, called the...March 27, 2015
Perfume Holding signs license with Dirk Bikkembergs
Italy-based Perfume Holding has signed a 10-year fragrance license with Zeis Excelsa for the fashion band Dirk...March 25, 2015
Euroitalia plans major launch for Eros pour Femme in Americas
Italian fragrance group Euroitalia is launching Eros pour Femme, its latest Versace fragrance for women, in April...March 25, 2015
Jovoy expands in France and abroad
French niche fragrance retailer Jovoy has signed a franchise agreement to open its second boutique in France,...March 25, 2015
Hermès 2014 net profit up 9%
French group Hermès said net profit rose 9% to €859m in 2014, representing 21% of sales. Operating...March 25, 2015
Shilla appoints former Nuance ceo Graziani as board member
Korean group Hotel Shilla, which owns The Shilla Duty Free, has appointed former Nuance Group ceo Roberto...March 25, 2015
Shiseido to build on Ultimune franchise in Americas travel retail
Japanese group Shiseido is focusing on building its skincare franchise Ultimune this year in travel-retail in the...March 25, 2015
INCC signs global fragrance license with supermodel Claudia Schiffer
French fragrance group INCC has signed a global fragrance license with supermodel Claudia Schiffer, BW Confidential learned...March 24, 2015
Duty Free Show of the Americas exhibitors highlight regional challenges
The IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas kicked off today amid worries regarding the state of...March 23, 2015
Shilla to buy stake in DFASS
Korean group Hotel Shilla, owner of Shilla Duty Free, has signed a deal to buy a 44%...March 23, 2015
Duty Free Show of the Americas opens
The 47th edition of Duty Free Show of the Americas is opening today in Orlando, Florida. ...March 23, 2015
Cosmoprof Worldwide kicks off 48th edition
The 48th edition of beauty trade show Cosmoprof Worldwide is opening today in Bologna, Italy. Organized by...March 20, 2015
Coty to launch new fragrance for Marc Jacobs
Coty is to launch a new Marc Jacobs fragrance this summer. Called Mod...March 19, 2015
Interparfums to acquire Rochas
France-based Interparfums is to acquire the Rochas brand from P&G for $108m. The deal will cover all...March 19, 2015
Packaging show Cosmopack opens in Bologna
Cosmopack, the trade show dedicated to packaging and contract manufacturing, is opening today in Bologna, Italy, just...March 19, 2015
Rémy Gomez to leave BPI
Rémy Gomez, ceo of Shiseido-owned BPI is to leave the company. In a letter to industry friends,...March 18, 2015
Natura launches line for preteens
Brazilian group Natura has launched a new fragrance brand this month called Amis targeting...March 18, 2015
Natura launches text message service to connect reps with consumers
Brazilian group Natura has developed a new way of connecting consumers with its beauty consultants through text...March 17, 2015
P&G said to be considering sale or IPO of several beauty brands
P&G may be looking to sell or list several of its beauty brands on the stock market...March 17, 2015
Sampar receives €2.2m funding from French investment company
French investment firm ACG Management has injected €2.2m into France-based Parlabo-Sampar, which markets the Sampar skincare brand....March 16, 2015
Albéa builds expertise in mascara production
With its new factory in Italy, Albéa is looking to build its expertise both in mascara production...March 16, 2015
Ulta quarterly sales bypass $1bn for first time
US beauty retailer Ulta reported a sales increase of 20.7% for its fourth fiscal quarter 2014 to...March 13, 2015
Shiseido to acquire Serge Lutens trademark
Japanese beauty group Shiseido has signed an agreement to acquire the trademark for fragrance brand Serge...March 13, 2015
New natural beauty retailer launches in US
Former Sephora executive Shashi Batra has launched a new retail venture in the US specialized in natural...March 12, 2015