Erno Laszlo launches website
US-based brand Erno Laszlo launched a new website in June. The site features a skin personality diagnosis...June 27, 2012
Marionnaud France sees success with own-label men’s line
Retail chain Marionnaud said that its own-label men’s skincare line, which launched in November 2011 has sold...June 27, 2012
Topline Products opens Brazil subsidiary
US-based packager Topline Products opened a new subsidiary in Brazil at the beginning of June, a market...June 27, 2012
US anti-aging skincare market worth $2.3bn
The US anti-aging skincare market was worth $2.3bn in 2011, according to market research company Mintel. American...June 27, 2012
QVC UK names new beauty buying director
Shopping channel QVC UK has appointed Joanne Lee as buying director beauty and jewellery. Lee was previously...June 27, 2012
Superdrug makes new appointments
UK-based retailer Superdrug (AS Watson) appointed Simon Comins buying director personal care and convenience and Andrew Groom...June 27, 2012
Symrise names new svp fine fragrance
Germany-based fragrance house Symrise has named Béatrice Mouleyre to the position of senior vice president and general...June 27, 2012
L’Oréal names new innovation officer
L’Oréal has named Jacques Challes to the position of chief innovation officer, succeeding Nicolas Rosselli, who is...June 27, 2012
US market up 4.2% in 2011
The US personal-care market grew by 4.2% in 2011 to more than $38bn in wholesale sales, according...June 27, 2012
Unilever to close Alberto Culver facilities
In line with its strategy to operate fewer, bigger manufacturing hubs, consumer-goods group Unilever’s UK subsidiary is...June 27, 2012
SaSa sees 30% sales increase in fiscal year
Sa Sa saw sales rise by 30.7% to HK$6.41bn ($825m) for its fiscal year ended March 31,...June 27, 2012
Kanebo moves into Romania
Kanebo Cosmetics is to enter Romania with its high-end Sensai brand this July, as part of a...June 27, 2012
Ulta opens new distribution center
US-based beauty retailer Ulta opened a 373,000ft2 (34,652m2) distribution center in Pennsylvania this month. This is the...June 27, 2012
Valmont buys Il Profumo
Swiss luxury skincare company Valmont has purchased Italian fragrance brand Il Profumo. Valmont took on distribution for...June 27, 2012
Limoni accepts take-over offer
Italian perfumery chain Limoni has accepted the offer of private-equity companies Bridgepoint and Orlando to take over...June 27, 2012
P&G sees slower sales
Faced with slower than expected sales in both its developed and developing markets including China, currency rate...June 27, 2012
Walgreens to buy Boots
US drugstore retailer Walgreens has acquired 45% of UK-based drugstore operator Alliance Boots for $6.7bn to create...June 27, 2012
L’Oréal Paris sets up hotel nail bar
L’Oréal Paris is opening a temporary nail bar in the lobby of the Hotel Martinez in Cannes,...June 12, 2012
YSL names Chastain spokesperson for new scent
L’Oréal Luxe has named actress Jessica Chastain as spokeswoman for the new Yves Saint Laurent women’s fragrance,...June 12, 2012
Lagerfeld teams up with Shu Uemura
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is to create a make-up collection for L’Oréal-owned Shu Uemura for the upcoming...June 12, 2012
Lancome to launch major new women’s scent
Lancôme is to launch a new fragrance called La Vie est Belle this August....June 12, 2012
Clinique unveils major launch in Even Better line-up
Estée Lauder-owned beauty brand Clinique is entering the second stage of the development of its Even Better...June 12, 2012
BPI to launch new women’s scent for Issey Miyake
Fragrance company BPI (Shiseido) is launching a major new women’s fragrance with a youthful appeal for its...June 12, 2012
China Beauty Expo 2012 attendance up
The 17th edition of the China Beauty Expo trade show, which took place from May 4-6 welcomed...June 12, 2012
Shoppers decide to buy in-store
Despite the wealth of information about products on the internet, some 76% of shoppers make their purchase...June 12, 2012
Hermès’ Axel Dumas to become co-ceo
Axel Dumas, currently managing director of luxury group Hermès International will become co-ceo of Hermès alongside current...June 12, 2012
Seen at Luxe Pack New York 2012
The 10th edition of luxury packaging trade show Luxe Pack New York saw visitor numbers up by...June 12, 2012
Shiseido reorganizes US business
Shiseido is to combine back office functions for its prestige brands in the US into a shared...June 12, 2012
Glossybox moves into the US
Beauty sampling subscription service Glossybox launched in the US in May, bringing its presence to more than...June 12, 2012
Système U acquires French Schlecker stores
French grocery operator Système U has acquired the 139 stores of beleaguered German drugstore operator Schlecker in...June 12, 2012