Puig’s net revenue up 7.6% in first half, appoints Deputy CEO
Puig’s net revenue in the first half of 2025 was €2.29bn, increasing +7.6% like-for-like and +5.9% reported.
L’Oréal Paris launches make-up collection with Mugler
L'Oréal Paris has launched a limited-edition make-up collection in collaboration with Mugler
TFWA names Alessio Crivelli Vice-President Marketing
The TFWA has named Alessio Crivelli as the association’s Vice-President Marketing.
Holland & Barrett unveils changes to its beauty offer
Holland & Barrett has unveiled its plans to transform its beauty category.
Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche to leave company
Printemps’ CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche is to leave the Paris-based department-store.
This Week in Beauty September 1-5, 2025
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Gap to expand into beauty
Gap is to expand into beauty.
Giorgio Armani passes away
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
Ulta Beauty opens first stores in Mexico
Ulta Beauty has opened its first stores in Mexico.
KKR acquires South Korean cosmetics packager Samhwa
Investment firm KKR has acquired South Korean cosmetics packaging company Samhwa from TPG.
BW Confidential welcomes LUXASIA as Gold Sponsor of The Beauty Party
BW Confidential is thrilled to welcome Asian distribution company LUXASIA as Gold Sponsor of The Beauty Party.
Sephora unveils new film with Lady Gaga
Sephora has unveiled a new film featuring Lady Gaga.
IEVA Group acquires My Little Paris
Beauty company IEVA Group has completed the acquisition of media and e-commerce group My Little Paris.
Chantecaille appoints Tennille Kopiasz CEO
Chantecaille has appointed Tennille Kopiasz as its new CEO.
Nordstrom opens new beauty floor at NYC flagship
Nordstrom has opened its newly expanded Beauty Floor at its New York City flagship store.
Ulta Beauty unveils brand founders for accelerator program
Ulta Beauty has unveiled the brand founders taking part in its Muse Accelerator cohort this year.
Pochet Group acquires stake in MagREEsource
French packaging company Pochet Group has acquired a stake in the start-up MagREEsource via its new venture capital arm.
Macy’s net sales down 2.5% in Q2, raises guidance
Macy’s net sales fell 2.5% to $4.8bn in the second quarter of 2025.
Molton Brown to preview new fragrance at TFWA Cannes show
Molton Brown is to present a preview of its new fragrance collection, Tea Ceremony, at the 2025 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes.
L’Occitane en Provence launches new advertising campaign in France
L’Occitane en Provence has launched a new advertising campaign for its Immortelle anti-aging collection in France.
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Blackstone invests in South Korean haircare brand JUNO
Asset management company Blackstone has invested in South Korean premium haircare brand JUNO.
How legacy make-up brands can remain relevant
How legacy make-up brands can get their mojo back in a market dominated by quick buzz and
Make-up brands creating a buzz on social media
BW Confidential analyzes the social-media strategies of six
The state of the make-up market 2025
An analysis of how the make-up category is weathering the
Bath & Body Works continues retail expansion
Bath & Body Works is continuing its retail expansion both internationally and in the US.
Nykaa’s Kay Beauty to expand to UK with launch at Space NK
Nykaa's make-up brand Kay Beauty is to expand to the UK by launching at Space NK.
Interview with Natura Vice President of Business Agenor Leão
Brazil’s Natura has undergone major transformation in the past few years, with more to come as it
This Week in Beauty August 25-29, 2025
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Ulta Beauty’s sales up 9.3% in Q2, raises outlook
Ulta Beauty’s net sales grew 9.3% to $2.8bn in the second quarter.