L’Oréal like-for-like sales up 2.4% in Q2
L’Oréal’s sales for the second quarter fell 1.3% on a reported basis to €10.74bn. On a like-for-like basis, sales rose 2.4%.
L’Occitane en Provence opens new event-boutique concept in Paris
L’Occitane en Provence has opened its first event-boutique in Paris.
P&G promotes Shailesh Jejurikar to CEO
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has promoted Shailesh Jejurikar, currently Chief Operating Officer, to President and CEO.
ELC names new SVP for travel retail Asia Pacific
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Lina Ly Senior Vice President (SVP), Travel Retail, Asia Pacific.
FEBEA says EU-US tariff deal threat to French competitiveness
FEBEA says the trade agreement between the European Union and the US is not a good deal for the French cosmetics industry.
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Clé de Peau Beauté names Nicole Kidman Global Brand Ambassador
Clé de Peau Beauté has named Nicole Kidman its new Global Brand Ambassador.
Boots to open first fragrance-only store
Boots is to open its first store selling only fragrances in London this fall.
Creed opens first flagship store in India
Creed has opened its first flagship store in India at The Chanakya, New Delhi.
LVMH net profit falls 22% in H1 2025
LVMH’s revenues fell 4% in the second quarter to €19.5bn
Revieve and SunSolve MD launch new skin advisor tool
Revieve has partnered with SunSolve MD to launch the AI-powered SunSolve Skincare Advisor.
Interparfums reports strong H1, revises full year sales guidance
France-based Interparfums’ second quarter sales rose 3.3% at constant exchange rates to €211.4m
Amouage opens first standalone store in Saudi Arabia
Amouage has opened its first standalone store in Saudi Arabia.
TSG Consumer to acquire Phlur
Private equity firm TSG Consumer is to acquire fragrance brand Phlur.
KK Group opens new The Colorist store in Malaysia
Retail company KK Group has opened a store for beauty retailer The Colorist, in Malaysia.
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Interparfums inks fragrance license with Longchamp
Interparfums has inked a fragrance license with French brand Longchamp.
Givaudan sales up 6.3% in first half of 2025
Givaudan’s sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3.86bn ($4.84bn), rising 6.3% on a like-for-like basis.
Function of Beauty names Monica Belsito CEO
Customizable beauty brand Function of Beauty has named Monica Belsito CEO.
Interparfums launches new brand Solférino Paris
Interparfums has launched a fragrance brand called Solférino Paris.
Nordstrom names Kelly Dilts CFO
Nordstrom has named Kelly Dilts Chief Financial Officer.
Shiseido Americas to cut jobs
Shiseido Americas is to cut jobs.
L’Occitane Group launches sustainability video campaign
L’Occitane Group has launched a video campaign focused on the sustainable sourcing and design practices of its brands.
Chantecaille launches in India with LUXASIA
Chantecaille has launched in the Indian market.
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Coty launches new fragrance brand Origen
Coty has launched a new fragrance brand called Origen under its new Consumer Beauty division.
Saks Global names Brandy Richardson CFO
Saks Global has named Brandy Richardson Chief Financial Officer.
L’Occitane Group’s sales up 11.7% in 2025
L’Occitane Group's sales increased 11.7% at constant rates in financial year 2025 to €2.8bn.
Haut.AI launches SPF Truth Booth
Haut.AI has launched an interactive tool called SPF Truth Booth.
Ralph Lauren names Usher as face of new fragrance
Ralph Lauren Fragrances has named Usher as the face of its new scent.