Natura revenue declines 9%-10% in Q2
Natura is estimating that consolidated net revenues will decline between 9% and 10% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026.
Essential Parfums receives investment from Style Capital
Essential Parfums has partnered with private equity firm Style Capital.
Kao launches new international campaign for Kate
Kao Corporation launched a new international campaign for its make-up brand Kate.
Highlights from Esxence 2026
BW Confidential reports on what stood out at the 16th edition of the Esxence fragrance show.
Coty agrees to early termination of Gucci license
Coty has agreed to an early termination of the Gucci beauty license and to transfer it back to Kering
Bath & Body Works names Hilary Duff brand ambassador
Bath & Body Works has launched a new bodycare franchise called Fruit Fusion, with Hilary Duff as brand ambassador.
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Zalando expands K-beauty assortment
Zalando is expanding its selection of Korean beauty products.
Granado rolls out banana-inspired fragrance
Brazilian brand Granado is marking the launch of its new Yes, Nós Temos Banana! fragrance in Europe with
Givaudan partners with Microcaps
Givaudan has inked a partnership with Swiss company Microcaps.
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof acquires 70% stake in Beauty to Business
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof has acquired a 70% stake in Beauty to Business.
CK Hutchison prepares to sell Marionnaud
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has initiated a process for a potential sale of European perfumery chain
TechnicoFlor appoints Maxime Gransart Global CEO
TechnicoFlor has appointed Maxime Gransart Global CEO.
Cosmetic Valley partners with GL events
French cosmetic cluster Cosmetic Valley has inked a partnership with trade show organizer GL Events’ Fashion Division
TFWA MD Franck Waechter leaves association
Travel retail association TFWA Managing Director Franck Waechter has left the organization.
Next said to be readying to launch takeover bid for Harvey Nichols
Next is said to be readying to launch a takeover bid for Harvey Nichols.
Olive Young unveils details of LA beauty festival
Olive Young has unveiled details of the Olive Young Festa LA 2026.
Takasago appoints Naoki Mizuno President & COO
Takasago has appointed Naoki Mizuno President & COO.
This Week in Beauty June 29-July 3, 2026
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Olaplex launches first hair and body mist
Olaplex has launched its first fragrance, the Olaplex Signature Hair & Body Mist.
Coty CEO to take direct control of Prestige business
Coty has made a string of organizational changes.
dsm-firmenich appoints two new Master Perfumers
dsm-firmenich has promoted two of its perfumers, Marie Salamagne and Frank Voelkl, to the position of Master Perfumers.
Shiseido names Adele Zhang Managing Director, Travel Retail
Shiseido has named Adele Zhang Managing Director, Travel Retail Global Business.
Coty launches new women’s scent for Boss
Coty is aiming to build its female fragrance business for the Boss brand with the launch of a major new women’s scent this summer.
TechnicoFlor acquires Azur Fragrances
French family owned fragrance house TechnicoFlor has acquired Azur Fragrances, an independent fragrance company that creates fine...
Sephora unveils new collective of French athletes
Sephora France has unveiled a new collective called the Beautiful Club featuring six French athletes.
Valentino Beauty names ambassadors for upcoming fragrance launch
Valentino Beauty has named Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård ambassadors for an upcoming fragrance launch.
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Ariana Grande to launch new fragrance
Ariana Grande is to launch a new fragrance to her Cloud collection on July 14.
Harvey Nichols said to be up for sale
The owner of Harvey Nichols is said to be planning an exit from the UK-based department store group.