Sephora’s new hi-tech store
LVMH-owned retailer Sephora has opened a new-generation store in New York City’s Meatpacking district, where technology plays...September 14, 2011
Men’s skincare grows in Europe
Sales of men’s skincare in Europe’s big-five markets saw growth of 45% over the past five years...September 14, 2011
Firmenich fetes 10 years of Osmoz
Swiss fragrance house Firmenich has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its consumer website Osmoz.com. The site was...September 14, 2011
ADA Cosmetics to distribute Aveda
Germany-based manufacturer of hotel cosmetics ADA Cosmetics is to take over the distribution of Estée Lauder-owned Aveda’s...August 31, 2011
Macy’s digital genius
US-based department store Macy’s took the top spot in a Digital IQ Index of 64 specialty retail...August 31, 2011
Perfumania to buy Parlux?
US-based retailer Perfumania is in talks to acquire fragrance company Parlux, according to press reports. Parlux holds...August 31, 2011
Sephora launches more services
Sephora North America has partnered with US-based airport spa retailer XpresSpa to open walk-in nail bars in...August 31, 2011
Unilever sells VO5 in US
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever is to sell the Alberto VO5 brand in the US and Puerto Rico to...August 31, 2011
Amore Pacific buys Annick Goutal
South Korean cosmetics group Amore Pacific has acquired luxury fragrance brand Annick Goutal, part of the Tattinger...August 31, 2011
Kanebo launches brand for China
Kanebo Cosmetics is to launch a new brand for the Chinese market targeting the cosmetics specialty store...August 31, 2011
Skincare devices see growth
The home skincare device market is to grow by 45% this year to reach sales of more...August 31, 2011
Shiseido launches US e-commerce
As part of its strategy to develop online sales, Japanese beauty group Shiseido launched its first e-commerce...August 31, 2011
Dufry makes acquisitions
Swiss travel-retail operator Dufry has reinforced its presence in emerging markets through a string of acquisitions. In...August 31, 2011
US make-up and skincare sales up
Prestige skincare and make-up sales in US department stores reached pre-recession (2008) levels for the first time...August 31, 2011
Hermès profits up in first half
Hermès’ net income was up 49.5% for the first half of 2011. This figure includes a €29.5m...August 31, 2011
P&G’s cautious outlook
P&G has a cautious outlook for the coming year. Commenting on its on fourth-quarter performance ceo Bob...August 31, 2011
L’Oréal reports 2011 first half
L’Oréal reported first-half sales of €10.15bn, an increase of 5% on 2010. Net profit was up by...August 31, 2011
Lauder reports strong 2011
A good performance in emerging markets, skincare and travel retail helped Estée Lauder Companies report a 13%...August 31, 2011
Ileos acquires Mappel
Packaging company Ileos has acquired Mappel, a Brazil-based samples manufacturer. Mappel had sales of €25m in 2010....July 13, 2011
L’Oréal announces Scental moves
L’Oréal has named Olivier Teboul division manager of Lancôme at Scental, its travel retail arm for Asia...July 13, 2011
Sephora names US creative director
Sephora Americas has named Lina Kutsovskaya as vice president executive creative director. She will be responsible for...July 13, 2011
CVS creates beauty panel
US pharmacy chain CVS has created the Beauty Board, a panel of “beauty and style experts” who...July 13, 2011
Saks to enter Kazakhstan
US department-store retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is to open its first store in Kazakhstan in August 2012....July 13, 2011
Marionnaud revamps website
Perfumery chain Marionnaud says its website has become its number-two door in France following a revamp of...July 13, 2011
Duane Reade opens new concept flagship
New York-based drugstore Duane Reade has opened a new flagship store based on what the company calls...July 13, 2011
Aesop opens new Paris store
Australian skincare brand Aesop opened its third Paris store this month in the Marais district. The...July 13, 2011
INCC signs Mercedes
French distributor INCC Group has signed a fragrance license with car brand Mercedes. The first scent is...July 13, 2011
China may reduce luxury tariffs
China may reduce taxes on imports of luxury goods, say local press reports. The government could introduce...July 13, 2011
Catterton acquires Cover FX
Private-equity firm Catterton Partners has taken a stake in Canada-based cosmeceutical brand Cover FX. The brand, which...July 13, 2011
TPR buys Freez 24.7
US-based TPR Holdings has acquired prestige skincare brand Freeze 24.7. TPR recently bought haircare brand Oscar Blandi.July 13, 2011