L’Oréal sees 15.3% growth in second-quarter 2015
French group L’Oréal saw sales grow 15.3% to €6.38bn for the second quarter 2015, due in part...July 30, 2015
P&G sales decline 9% in fourth quarter fiscal 2015
P&G saw net sales for its fiscal fourth quarter 2015 decline 9% to $17.8bn, due in part...July 30, 2015
More pure-plays look to brick-and-mortar, says Kline
More internet pure-play brands in the US are venturing to the physical world, underlining the relevance of...July 29, 2015
P&G names David Taylor ceo
Confirming reports, P&G has appointed David Taylor as its new president and ceo, effective November 1. Taylor...July 29, 2015
LVMH second-quarter 2015 sales up 23%
LVMH reported a 23% increase in second-quarter sales compared to the same period in 2014, driven by...July 28, 2015
Niche brands drive growth in US prestige
Niche brands are seeing the best growth in the US prestige beauty market according to The NPD...July 28, 2015
P&G could name Taylor ceo before Thursday
P&G is to name David Taylor ceo before Thursday, according to reports. Taylor is currently group president,...July 28, 2015
Shiseido names Marc Rey Americas president
Japanese group Shiseido has appointed Marc Rey president and ceo of Shiseido Americas. Rey will also have...July 28, 2015
L’Oréal opens Dermacenter boutique in Paris
L’Oréal’s active cosmetics division has opened a new store in Paris selling its five dermo-cosmetics brands: Vichy,...July 24, 2015
Natura sees 33.7% profit decline in second quarter 2015
Brazilian direct seller Natura reported a 33.7% decline in net profit to R$117m (US$36.3m) in the second...July 23, 2015
Bernard Marionnaud passes away
Founder of French perfumery chain Marionnaud, Bernard Marionnaud passed away yesterday. He was 81. Marionnaud opened...July 23, 2015
Unilever reports 11% decline in net profit for first half 2015
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever reported an 11% decline in net profit to €2.7bn in the first half of...July 23, 2015
Interparfums SA sees 1.4% sales increase for second quarter 2015
France-based Interparfums SA reported a 1.4% rise in sales for the second quarter of 2015 to €70m...July 23, 2015
Elizabeth Arden appoints JuE Wong president of Arden brand, signs joint venture with Luxasia
Elizabeth Arden Inc has appointed JuE Wong president of its Elizabeth Arden brand. Wong was previously ceo...July 22, 2015
Alibaba Group and Unilever sign partnership
Consumer-goods group Unilever has inked a deal with Chinese internet company Alibaba that is intended to enable...July 21, 2015
Hermès fragrance sales up 6.8% in second quarter 2015
French group Hermès said that sales on a published basis rose 22.2% to €1.18bn for the second...July 21, 2015
Marionnaud hits the road with beauty truck this summer
Perfumery chain Marionnaud is to embark on a summer tour with its beauty truck in France from...July 21, 2015
Yes To names Jackel ceo
Natural beauty products company Yes To has named Ingrid Jackel as ceo. Jackel was previously ceo, president...July 21, 2015
Shiseido appoints Daver to global development role
Japanese group Shiseido has named Roxana Daver senior vice president, global business development and coordination. Daver was...July 21, 2015
Coty unveils first Miu Miu fragrance
Coty will introduce its first fragrance for fashion brand Miu Miu this August. Called simply Miu Miu,...July 16, 2015
Estée Lauder names blogger as new ambassador
The Estée Lauder brand has appointed blogger Irene Kim as its global beauty contributor. Of Korean origin,...July 15, 2015
Burberry first-quarter sales up 8%
UK-based Burberry said that retail sales rose 8% excluding the effects of exchange rates to £407m ($637.2m)...July 15, 2015
Galeries Lafayette to close Lille store
French department store Galeries Lafayette is to close its store in Lille, in northern France. The store...July 13, 2015
P&G accepts Coty’s offer to buy 43 beauty brands
Putting an end to market rumors, P&G has accepted Coty’s offer to take over 43 of its...July 9, 2015
Avon sells Liz Earle to Walgreens Boots Alliance
US-based direct seller Avon has sold skincare brand Liz Earle to pharmacy and health and beauty retailer...July 9, 2015
Gruppo Angelini signs fragrance license for Laura Biagiotti
Italy-based Gruppo Angelini has signed a fragrance license with Biagiotti Group for Italian designer brand Laura Biagiotti....July 9, 2015
Menard launches new facial skincare range
Japanese skincare brand Menard has launched a new facial skincare range that it claims...July 7, 2015
Darphin introduces new texture for 8-Flower Nectar essential oil
Estée Lauder Companies-owned Darphin is introducing a new texture for its 8-Flower Nectar essential oil, which...July 7, 2015
Cofinluxe launches Le Tour de France fragrance
France-based Cofinluxe is to launch the first fragrance for cycling competition Le Tour de France. The fragrance...July 7, 2015
Créassence continues to diversify its offer
France-based fragrance house Créassence, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in June, continues to diversify its offer. The...July 7, 2015