Clarins revamps beauty institute
French brand Clarins has revamped and rebranded its beauty institute in the Paris suburb of Neuilly. The...July 8, 2014
Coty unveils Love Story for Chloé
Coty is to launch a new scent for the Chloé brand this fall. Called Love Story, the...July 7, 2014
Harrods to unveil new fragrance retail concept
UK-based department store Harrods is to launch a new fragrance retail concept at its London store this...July 3, 2014
Clarins promotes Olivier Tallot
French group Clarins has appointed Olivier Tallot brand manager Clarins Fragrance Group Asia Pacific. Tallot was previously...July 2, 2014
Eyebrow make-up makes gains in US prestige
Prestige eyebrow make-up in the US saw sales up 28% in the 12 months ending March 2014,...July 2, 2014
Estée Lauder to launch DKNY MYNY fragrance
Donna Karan (Estée Lauder Companies) is to launch a new fragrance for the DKNY franchise inspired by...July 1, 2014
Interparfums launches Jimmy Choo Man
Interparfums is to launch its first men’s fragrance for Jimmy Choo this fall. Jimmy Choo Man is...June 30, 2014
Estée Lauder makes travel retail appointment
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Israel Assa senior vice president and general manager Estée Lauder travel...June 30, 2014
Pola Orbis creates new division for international business
Japanese beauty group Pola Orbis has set up a new entity called Global Business Division to oversee...June 30, 2014
Shiseido names Lesne to top travel-retail role
Japanese group Shiseido has named Philippe Lesne vice president travel retail worldwide, effective July 1. Lesne is...June 27, 2014
Douglas finalizes Nocibé acquisition
German retailer Douglas has finalized its acquisition of French perfumery chain Nocibé. The new entity is now...June 26, 2014
LG no longer interested in acquiring Arden
Korean group LG Household & Healthcare has said it is no longer considering purchasing Elizabeth Arden, according...June 26, 2014
Nuxe to launch anti-dark spot line
French company Nuxe is coming out with two major launches this fall. For the Nuxe brand, the...June 25, 2014
Ex-Annick Goutal executives launch fragrance brand
Former Annick Goutal managing director William Bouhouret and luxury product specialist Anne-Cecile Vidal have joined forces to...June 25, 2014
Arden to cut brands and jobs to reduce costs
Elizabeth Arden is implementing a major restructuring and cost-cutting program, which will involve exiting certain businesses, job...June 24, 2014
Avon to cut 600 more jobs
US-based direct seller Avon is to cut an additional 600 jobs in a bid to reduce costs....June 24, 2014
Guerlain looks to boost men’s business with new launch
Guerlain is to launch a major new men’s scent this summer called L’Homme Ideal. For the past...June 23, 2014
BPI signs license with Zadig & Voltaire
Beauté Prestige International (BPI) has signed a license agreement with French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire. The...June 23, 2014
Chanel reformulates Sublimage L’Essence
French brand Chanel has reformulated L’Essence in its Sublimage skincare line, a move that it says enhances...June 20, 2014
By Kilian expands standalone network, launches new fragrances
Fragrance brand By Kilian will be opening its first standalone store in Paris this coming November, as...June 20, 2014
L’Oréal acquires NYX Cosmetics
French group L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Los Angeles-based masstige make-up brand NYX Cosmetics. The...June 19, 2014
Yves Rocher to launch new fragrance
France-based Yves Rocher is to launch a major new scent called Quelques Notes d’Amour, which it says...June 18, 2014
Europe’s beauty market sees sales of €72bn in 2013
The European beauty market recorded retail sales of €72bn in 2013, while European exports came to €36.2bn...June 18, 2014
Annick Goutal looks to youth with new launch
Annick Goutal (Amore Pacific) is looking to target a younger consumer with the launch of its new...June 16, 2014
Maison Francis Kurkdjian to launch new fragrance duo
French fragrance brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian is launching two new fragrances in August. Called Pluriel, the scents...June 16, 2014
Galeries Lafayette to open store in Italy
French retail group Galeries Lafayette is to open a store in Milan, Italy, in 2017-2018, reinforcing its...June 13, 2014
Givaudan creates foundation
Swiss fragrance house Givaudan has created a foundation to initiate projects and grant donations in the areas...June 13, 2014
GlamGlow said to be up for sale
US-based skincare company GlamGlow is looking for a buyer, according to sources. The company, whose star product...June 13, 2014
Sisley founder publishes book about the company’s history
French beauty company Sisley founder Hubert d’Ornano has published a book called La Beauté en Partage (or...June 11, 2014
World Perfumery Congress kicks off 2014 edition
The 2014 World Perfumery Congress (WPC) opened its doors today in Deauville, France. The trade show and...June 10, 2014