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
Shiseido gears up for major skincare launch, Ultimune
Japanese group Shiseido is coming out with a major new skincare launch this fall, based on stimulating...June 9, 2014
Douglas to sell 38 French doors as part of Nocibé deal
German retail group Douglas has agreed to sell 38 stores in France in order to obtain approval...June 5, 2014
Clinique moves into devices category
Estée Lauder-owned Clinique is entering the skincare devices category with the launch of Sonic System Purifying Cleansing...June 5, 2014
BPI to launch major new scent for Issey Miyake
Beauté Prestige International (BPI) is to lunch a major new men’s fragrance for its Issey Miyake brand...June 4, 2014
Dufry to acquire The Nuance Group
Swiss travel retailer Dufry is to acquire the world’s sixth largest duty free and travel retail company,...June 4, 2014
Coty signs deal with Li & Fung for China
US-based Coty has signed an agreement with Hong Kong–based consumer goods and distribution group Li & Fung...June 3, 2014
TSG Consumer Partners sells stake in Perricone MD to Lion Capital
American investment company TSG Consumer Partners has sold its share of skincare brand Perricone MD to UK-based...June 3, 2014
Groupe Nuxe relaunches anti-aging brand Resultime by Collin Paris
French group Nuxe has relaunched Resultime by Collin Paris, an anti-aging facial skincare brand it acquired in...June 2, 2014
Henkel to acquire three US haircare brands
German group Henkel is strengthening its professional haircare business in North America with the acquisition of haircare...June 2, 2014
Arden signs fragrance license with Wildfox Couture
US-based Elizabeth Arden has signed a fragrance license with Wildfox Couture, a vintage-inspired women’s knitwear designer brand....May 29, 2014
AS Watson to sell stake in travel retail business Nuance Watson
Hong Kong-based retailer AS Watson Group is to sell its 50% share in travel-retail business Nuance-Watson to...May 29, 2014
Nestlé boosts skincare with acquisition
In a bid to boost its skincare business, Swiss group Nestlé is to acquire aesthetic dermatology brands...May 28, 2014
IFF’s ceo to step down
IFF’s ceo Doug Tough is to step down from his role of ceo of the company in...May 28, 2014
L’Oréal appoints new managing director for Décleor and Carita
L’Oréal has named Delphine Viguier-Hovasse managing director of the Decléor and Carita brands, which it recently acquired...May 28, 2014
Hong Kong may limit travel from mainland Chinese
Hong Kong’s chief executive Leung Chun-ying has said that there could be a 20% cut in mainland...May 28, 2014
Interparfums launches new Agent Provocateur fragrance
US-based Interparfums Inc is to launch its first fragrance for British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur this summer....May 27, 2014
Monoprix revamps private-label make-up line
French supermarket chain Monoprix revamped and relaunched its Miss Helen private-label make-up offer this month, changing its...May 26, 2014
L’Oréal opens first pop-up shop for Clarisonic in travel retail
L’Oréal has launched its first pop-up store in travel retail for its cleansing device brand, Clarisonic, in...May 23, 2014
Brazil’s DI Group to launch new retail concept
Brazil-based DI Group, owners of Pharmacie Drogaria Iguatemi, is launching a new retail concept in Rio de...May 23, 2014
DFS names Gentzbourger to key beauty role
Travel retailer DFS has appointed Ariel Gentzbourger senior vice president general merchandise manager cosmetics and fragrances. She...May 22, 2014
Burberry says beauty business now positioned for growth
UK-based Burberry said that its beauty infrastructure has now been built, and that the category is fully...May 21, 2014
L’Oréal Paris launches Makeup Genius
L’Oréal Paris has launched a beauty app that it says will be a game-changer in the mass-market...May 21, 2014
P&G to launch cosmetics line for Gucci
US-based Procter & Gamble (P&G) is to launch its first make-up line for the Gucci brand in...May 21, 2014
Nars inaugurates second New York City store
Shiseido-owned make-up brand Nars Cosmetics opened its second store in New York City, and its fifth worldwide,...May 20, 2014