Natura opens R&D center in New York
Brazilian cosmetics brand Natura opened a new research and innovation center in New York City, US at...February 14, 2014
European Commission may ban three new fragrance ingredients
The European Commission (EC) is proposing a ban on three additional ingredients used in fragrance and cosmetics,...February 14, 2014
Hermès fragrance sales up 15% in 2013
Hermès reported sales of €3.75bn for 2013, a 7.8% increase on last year. At constant exchange rates,...February 13, 2014
IFF fragrance division sees sales rise 6% in 2013
US-based fragrance group IFF saw its sales for 2013 increase by 5% to $3bn. The company’s business...February 13, 2014
Avon sales down 6% in 2013
Direct-sales company Avon reported sales of $10bn in 2013, a 6% decrease compared to the previous year....February 13, 2014
Natura sales up 10.5% in 2013
Brazilian direct-sales company Natura reported net sales of R$7.01bn (US$2.89bn) in 2013, a 10.5% rise over the...February 13, 2014
MAC appoints new svp marketing
Estée Lauder-owned MAC Cosmetics has appointed Laura Elkins senior vice president, global and North America marketing, effective...February 13, 2014
Marionnaud ceo Koeberlé to leave group
William Koeberlé, the ceo of AS Watson-owned perfumery chain Marionnaud is to leave the group this summer....February 12, 2014
P&G cuts sales and earnings forecasts due to falling currencies
P&G has reduced its sales and earnings forecast for its fiscal year, due to unfavorable exchange rates...February 12, 2014
B&B Capital Partners buys Aromatherapy Associates
B&B Capital Partners, an investment fund specialized in the health, wellness, beauty and personal-care sectors, created by...February 11, 2014
Avon does deal with Korres for Latin America
Direct seller Avon has inked a deal with Greek skincare brand Korres, whereby it will manufacture and...February 11, 2014
L’Oréal sales up 2.3% in 2013
French group L’Oréal saw sales reach €22.98bn in 2013, an increase of 2.3% or +5% on a...February 10, 2014
Arden sees disappointing second quarter
Elizabeth Arden ceo E Scott Beattie described the group’s performance in its second fiscal quarter as disappointing...February 10, 2014
Lancaster re-launches suncare lines
Lancaster (Coty) is re-launching two of its suncare ranges with improved formulas and new packaging this March....February 10, 2014
E.l.f. appoints new management team
Following US-based budget make-up brand e.l.f.’s majority acquisition last week by investment fund TPG Growth, the company...February 10, 2014
Lauder names Stephanie Seymour spokesperson
Estée Lauder has signed actress and model Stephanie Seymour as spokesperson for the brand. Seymour will appear...February 10, 2014
Designer Parfums builds Patou and Aigner
UK-based Designer Parfums showcased the new Joy Forever fragrance from Jean Patou at the TFWA World Exhibition...February 9, 2014
Lauder names Guillaume Jesel head of global corporate innovation
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Guillaume Jesel, current svp global and North America marketing for MAC...February 7, 2014
Diptyque launches first facial skincare line
Following the introduction of a bodycare range in 2008, French fragrance brand Diptyque is launching L’Art du...February 7, 2014
Ileos names new ceo
Packaging company Ileos Group has named Jean Rollier president and ceo, replacing Pierre Hemar. Rollier was previously...February 7, 2014
La Prairie re-launches website
La Prairie has launched a redesigned version of its website, laprairie.com. The new version, accessible in 21...February 4, 2014
Kao Corp’s beauty sales up 6% in 2013
Japanese group Kao Corporation reported sales of $12.48bn in 2013, an increase of 7.8% on the previous...February 4, 2014
Prestige beauty sales up in US, down in Western Europe
Sales of prestige beauty products in the US last year were up by 5% over the previous...February 4, 2014
Avon France goes into receivership
US-based direct-sales company Avon has confirmed that its subsidiary in France has gone into receivership. On January...February 3, 2014
TPG Growth buys e.l.f. Cosmetics
Texas-based investment company TPG Growth has acquired a majority share in US-based budget make-up brand e.l.f. Cosmetics....February 3, 2014
Shiseido sees profit boost
Japanese beauty group Shiseido’s net profit almost tripled to ¥16.7bn ($163.2m) for the nine months ending December...January 31, 2014
LVMH sales up 4% in 2013
French luxury group LVMH’s sales were up 4% in 2013 to €29.1bn. Organic sales growth was 8%....January 30, 2014
Givaudan fine fragrance sales up by 1.8% in 2013
Fragrance house Givaudan reported total group sales of CHF4.4bn ($4.9bn) last year, a like-for-like increase of 5.5%...January 30, 2014
BW Confidential to give speech on China
BW Confidential‘s editor in chief, Oonagh Phillips, will give a talk on distribution in China at a...January 30, 2014
Sisley to launch new fragrance
French brand Sisley is to launch a new women’s fragrance this spring called Eau Tropicale. The floral...January 29, 2014