BDF sees growth in emerging markets
German consumer-goods group Beiersdorf (BDF), which began restructuring measures in 2010, saw organic sales rise by 2.6%...August 28, 2012
Douglas said to be in talks with US buyer
US-based private-equity company Advent International is said to be in talks to take over German retailer Douglas,...August 28, 2012
Natura to prolong opening of concept store
Brazilian direct seller Natura claims that more than 40,000 people have visited its first temporary brick-and-mortar store...August 28, 2012
Swander Pace Capital to buy Physicians Formula
Private-equity company Swander Pace Capital is to acquire US-based masstige cosmetics and skincare brand Physicians Formula for...August 28, 2012
Harvey Nichols to open standalone beauty store
UK-based department store Harvey Nichols is to launch a new standalone retail concept called the Beauty Bazaar...August 28, 2012
La Prairie opens flagship at Zurich airport
Swiss brand La Prairie has opened its newly renovated flagship store at Zurich airport in partnership with...August 28, 2012
Roger & Gallet opens shop-in-shop in Brazil
L’Oréal-owned brand Roger & Gallet is looking to boost its image in Brazil with the opening of...August 28, 2012
L’Occitane takes stake in Erborian
L’Occitane has taken a 50.14% stake in France-based, Korea-inspired beauty brand Erborian, a share that will eventually...August 28, 2012
Interparfums loses Burberry license
Fashion brand Burberry is to take back its fragrance and beauty license from France-based company Interparfums. Burberry...August 28, 2012
Yves Rocher takes stake in Flormar
France-based Yves Rocher has purchased a 51% share of Turkish beauty brand Flormar. Specialized in midpriced make-up,...August 28, 2012
Coty sets up jv in Korea
Coty announced it had created a joint venture with LG Household & Health Care in Korea. The...August 28, 2012
Coty names Scannavini ceo
Coty has named Michele Scannavini as its new ceo, following the retirement of current chief executive Bernd...August 28, 2012
Arden looks forward to transformation in 2013
Elizabeth Arden says fiscal 2013 will be a “transformational year” in terms of business expansion due to...August 28, 2012
ELC puts in a good year for fiscal 2012
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) reported its second consecutive year of double-digit sales gains and record profit in...August 28, 2012
Cosmoprof North America launches indie brand area
The Cosmoprof North America trade show is to introduce a new area at the exhibition called Spotlights,...July 11, 2012
Organic Monitor launches summit for Latin America
Organic Monitor is to launch a new edition of its Sustainable Cosmetics Summit for Latin America. The...July 11, 2012
Beyond Beauty gears up for 10th anniversary
Paris-based trade show Beyond Beauty is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a host of new...July 11, 2012
Aesop opens new Paris store
Australian beauty brand Aesop opened its newest store on the rue Tiquetonne in central Paris early July....July 11, 2012
More women using make-up with skincare benefits
Some 86% of women use make-up with skincare benefits and 61% use make-up with benefits that mirror...July 11, 2012
Sun Products sells brands to High Ridge Brands
US-based personal care company The Sun Products Corporation has sold its haircare and bodycare brand White Rain...July 11, 2012
Sanofi divests stake in Yves Rocher
French healthcare company Sanofi has divested its 19.3% stake in French beauty group Yves Rocher. After the...July 11, 2012
Revlon buys Pure Ice & Bons Bons
Revlon acquired the Pure Ice nail enamel brand and Bons Bons cosmetics from US-based Bari Cosmetics. Revlon...July 11, 2012
Urban Decay backtracks on China
Make-up brand Urban Decay has given in to public pressure and made a U-turn on its decision...July 11, 2012
TPR Holdings acquires Cargo Cosmetics
US-based TPR Holdings has acquired a controlling interest in make-up brand Cargo Cosmetics. The Cargo Cosmetics brand...July 11, 2012
Walgreens acquires US Drug
US-based drugstore operator Walgreens is to acquire a regional drugstore chain in the southern US for $438m....July 11, 2012
Coty to raise $700m from IPO
Coty revealed that it plans to raise $700m in an initial public offering, just weeks after it...July 11, 2012
PCD to hold ninth edition in February 2013
The ninth edition of perfumes and cosmetics packaging trade show PCD will be held in Paris on...June 27, 2012
Sephora rolls out new concept to another Paris store
LVMH-owned Sephora rolled out its new store concept to the retailer’s boulevard Haussmann store in Paris in...June 27, 2012
BPI scoops seven French Fifi awards
BPI dominated the French Fifi award ceremony held in Paris on June 26, taking a total of...June 27, 2012
Cofinluxe launches e-commerce site
French fragrance group Cofinluxe has launched an online boutique for its Parfums Salvador Dali brand in France....June 27, 2012