Mavive takes on Miss Sixty
Italy-based company Mavive revealed that it has signed a fragrance license with fashion brand Miss Sixty. The...October 25, 2011
Black Up develops US market
After launching in the US last December via its online boutique, French ethnic make-up brand...October 25, 2011
Burt’s Bees to launch new brand
Clorox-owned beauty brand Burt’s Bees is launching a new natural hair and bodycare brand in US mass...October 25, 2011
Increase forecast for 2011 luxury sales
Global sales of luxury products are forecast to grow by 10% in 2011 to reach €191bn, according...October 25, 2011
Intercharm Milano’s second edition
There were mixed reactions to the second edition of the Intercharm Milano event, which took place from...October 25, 2011
Avon appoints new Latin America president
US beauty company Avon has named Fernando Acosta as president of its Latin America division. Acosta was...October 25, 2011
Firmenich sales up in 2011
Swiss flavors and fragrance group Firmenich saw a sales increase of 5.8% in local currencies for its...October 25, 2011
LVMH sales rise again
French group LVMH reported sales were up 15% to €16.3bn for the first nine months of 2011....October 25, 2011
TPR signs Nicole Richie
US-based TPR Holdings signed a fragrance license with actress Nicole Richie. TPR also recently inked a fragrance...October 25, 2011
Shiseido sets up Turkey subsidiary
Shiseido has set up a joint venture in Turkey with its current distributor Vesco. Shiseido has a...October 25, 2011
Sephora opens first Mexico store
One year after signing a joint-venture agreement with Mexican retail operator Grupo Axo, Sephora Americas has...October 25, 2011
Lauder to launch Europe-inspired skincare
Estée Lauder is to launch a new skincare line specifically developed for the European market and which...October 25, 2011
Unilever to buy Kalina
In a move to boost business in Russia, Anglo-Dutch consumer-goods group Unilever is to purchase an 82%...October 25, 2011
Promens appoints new ceo
Packaging company Promens has appointed Jakob Sigurdsson as ceo. Sigurdsson replaces Ragnhildur Geirsdottir who has been ceo...October 11, 2011
Ferragamo to supply Waldorf Astoria
Salvatore Ferragamo Parfums is to supply Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts with a Tuscan Soul Guest amenities...October 11, 2011
CVS creates in-store concept for men
US drugstore operator CVS has teamed up with P&G to create a new merchandising concept for male...October 11, 2011
Lush to open Paris spa
UK-based brand Lush is to open its first spa in Paris in December. The 70m2 (753ft2) spa...October 11, 2011
Filorga re-opens anti-aging institute
France-based skincare brand Filorga has re-opened its Espace Anti-Age beauty institute in Paris. The space, which the...October 11, 2011
Perfume Holding creates new company for I Coloniali
Italy-based Perfume Holding is to create a new company in the group to develop I Coloniali, its...October 11, 2011
Space NK teams up with QVC
UK-based beauty retailer Space NK is airing its first show on TV shopping channel QVC US this...October 11, 2011
Alternative channels grow
US beauty sales through alternative channels, such as e-commerce, home shopping and infomercials have increased by almost...October 11, 2011
Hermès to launch ‘maison’ at Printemps store
Hermès is to open a new maison de parfums at French department store Printemps’ Paris flagship. The...October 11, 2011
Coty signs Elite
Coty Beauty has signed a fragrance license with modelling agency Elite. Coty will launch its first line...October 11, 2011
Harvey Nichols opens new Hong Kong store
Harvey Nichols is to open a new 83,000ft2 (7,710m2) store at the Pacific Place shopping center in...October 11, 2011
Revlon launches nail & lip bars
Beauty brand Revlon is to launch lip and nail bars in five Monoprix stores in Paris. The...October 11, 2011
BDF gets new ceo
German group Beiersdorf (BDF) has named Stefan Heidenreich as its new ceo. Heidenreich is currently ceo of...October 11, 2011
P&G revamps Ivory
Procter & Gamble is to launch a new advertising campaign and product packaging for soap brand Ivory,...October 11, 2011
French perfumeries report first five months 2011
Beauty sales in selective French perfumeries rose 1.2% in value for the first five months of the...October 11, 2011
ELC launches website for breast health
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has launched a new website to support its breast cancer awareness campaign. BCAcampaign.com...October 11, 2011
El Corte Ingles to buy Kaufhof?
Spanish department-store group El Corte Inglés is said to be closer to a deal to buy German...October 11, 2011