Temasek buys 25% of AS Watson
Hutchinson Whampoa Limited, owner of Hong-Kong based group AS Watson, has sold a 25% share of the...March 24, 2014
Kosé opens subsidiary in India
In line with its plans to fuel the growth of its business outside of its home market,...March 21, 2014
Big data set to change luxury industry
Big data is set to change how luxury brands communicate with consumers and sell their products in...March 21, 2014
Hermès reports record operating margin for 2013
Luxury-goods group Hermès reported operating profit of €1.22bn in 2013, an increase of 8.9% on the previous...March 20, 2014
Sephora US launches Beauty Board social platform
Sephora US has launched a new social shopping platform called Beauty Board on Sephora.com, which allows consumers...March 20, 2014
Jimmy Choo Man to launch in September, fronted by actor Kit Harington
Interparfums is gearing up for the launch of its men’s fragrance for the Jimmy Choo brand this...March 20, 2014
Menard adds eye cream to Colax line
Japanese skincare brand Menard is introducing an eye contour cream to its Colax line in March. Colax...March 20, 2014
Maison Francis Kurkdjian launches travel sprays
French fragrance brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian is launching a set of rechargeable travel sprays, in celebration of...March 20, 2014
US C&T market up by 2.4% in 2013
The US cosmetics and toiletries market reported its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2013, according to...March 20, 2014
Strand Cosmetics appoints Eric Bouvier managing director
France-based contract manufacturer Strand Cosmetics has appointed Eric Bouvier managing director. He will take over from Dominique...March 19, 2014
Eurazeo buys 10% share of Desigual
European investment group Eurazeo has acquired a 10% share of Spanish fashion group Desigual from founder Thomas...March 19, 2014
NYX Cosmetics looking for new investor
US-based make-up brand NYX Cosmetics is looking for a buyer. Sources at the company say it ideally...March 19, 2014
Jurlique president and ceo steps down
Pola Orbis-owned Australian skincare brand Jurlique president and ceo Sam Mckay is stepping down and will be...March 19, 2014
L’Oréal appoints chief digital officer
L’Oréal has appointed Lubomira Rochet as chief digital officer and member of the group’s executive committee, reporting...March 18, 2014
Alibaba to list in US
China’s biggest online retailer, Alibaba Group, has confirmed that it will launch an IPO in the US,...March 17, 2014
Kosé acquires Tarte Cosmetics
Japanese beauty group Kosé has acquired New York-based make-up and skincare brand Tarte Cosmetics for $135m. Tarte...March 17, 2014
Lane Crawford opens new store in Chengdu, China
Hong Kong-based high-end department store Lane Crawford has opened its third store in mainland China in Chengdu,...March 17, 2014
Ulta reports 20% sales growth in fiscal 2013
US retailer Ulta reported sales of $2.67bn in fiscal 2013, an increase of 20.3% over the previous...March 14, 2014
US prestige skincare sales up 3% in 12 months ending January 2014
Prestige skincare sales in the US were up 3% in the 12 months ending January 2014 to...March 13, 2014
Dufry reports 13% sales increase for 2013
Travel-retailer Dufry reported a 13.3% sales increase to Sfr3.57bn ($4.10bn) in 2013, while net profit was down...March 13, 2014
The Body Shop withdraws products from Chinese airports
L’Oréal-owned The Body Shop has temporarily withdrawn its products from duty-free shops in Beijing and Shanghai, China,...March 13, 2014
Industry cautious over region on final day of Duty Free Show of the Americas
The 46th edition of the Duty Free Show of the Americas entered its third and final day...March 12, 2014
Interparfums unveils Karl Lagerfeld fragrances
France-based Interparfums is looking to build a new fragrance pillar with the launch of its first line...March 12, 2014
Interparfums says still on path to growth despite Burberry loss
France-based Interparfums SA said it continued to see growth in 2013, despite the loss of the Burberry...March 12, 2014
Azzaro embarks on major revamp in Latin America
Clarins Fragrance Group is embarking on a major relaunch of its Azzaro fragrance brand this year with...March 12, 2014
French court suspends Printemps sale
The French court of appeal has suspended the sale of French department store chain Printemps to Qatari...March 11, 2014
Essence Corp holds cocktail party in Orlando, gives growth projections
Beauty executives gathered at Miami-based distributor Essence Corp’s annual cocktail party at the Icebar in Orlando last...March 11, 2014
WDFG calls 2013 transformational year, sees sales growth
Travel retailer World Duty Free Group reported sales of €2.08bn in 2013, an increase of 3.8% (+7.1%...March 11, 2014
Brands at Duty Free Show of the Americas cautious over Latin America
Beauty players at the Duty Free Show of the Americas event taking place in Orlando this week...March 11, 2014
Givaudan signs China joint venture
Swiss fragrance house Givaudan has signed a joint venture for the production of fragrance ingredients in China...March 10, 2014