Garnier looks to bus shelter sampling for new launch
Garnier has integrated a dispenser into a bus shelter in Paris to mark the launch of its new product.
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LUXASIA Group names new CEO: Exclusive interview with Dr Wolfgang Baier & Satyaki Banerjee
Asian company LUXASIA has revealed to BW Confidential that the company will have a new CEO from July, with Satyaki Banerjee
CVC Capital Partners said to be considering £6bn takeover bid for Avolta
CVC Capital Partners is said to be considering a £6bn takeover bid for Avolta.
Primark to expand to the Middle East
Primark is to expand to the Middle East.
Paris Hilton launches skincare line
Paris Hilton has launched a skincare line called Parívie.
Dr. Barbara Sturm partners with VistaJet
Dr. Barbara Sturm has partnered with private aviation company VistaJet.
Laurent Marteau creates advisory company for luxury and beauty sector
Industry executive Laurent Marteau has created a new company to advise luxury and cosmetics brands, retailers, private-equity funds and distributors
L’Oréal names Delphine Viguier-Hovasse to new Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer role
L’Oréal has named Delphine Viguier-Hovasse Chief Innovation and Prospective Officer
Nirvana Brands launches The Rolling Stones fragrance collection
The Rolling Stones has launched a new collection of five unisex fragrances.
IFF sales down 2% in Q1
IFF's Scent segment sales rose 4% in the first quarter.
Coty revenue down 6% in Q3
Coty’s net revenue fell 6% on a reported basis to $1.29bn in the third quarter.
SkinCeuticals launches first travel retail pop-up
SkinCeuticals has launched its first travel retail pop-up worldwide at Changi Airport.
Aramis to launch new fragrance
Aramis is to launch a new fragrance in August called Intuition by Aramis.
Boots creates two new wellness brands
Boots has launched two own wellness brands called Modern Chemistry and HABI.
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Clarins launches pop-up in New York City
Clarins launched a pop-up called Sweetheart Saloon on the weekend in New York City.
Arkéa Capital acquires stake in Adopt Parfums
Arkéa Capital has acquired a stake in French fragrance brand Adopt Parfums.
Oh My Cream acquires Naturisimo
Oh My Cream has acquired Naturisimo.
Dolce&Gabbana names faces of Light Blue
Dolce&Gabbana has named Vittoria Ceretti and Theo James as the faces of the new Light Blue campaign.
Estée Lauder launches Skin Longevity Institute
Estée Lauder is to launch its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at the Hacienda AltaGracia resort in Costa Rica.
YSL Beauty launches pop-up in Sanya, Hainan
YSL Beauty launched a pop-up at the cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex’s Block C.
ELC’s Executive VP, Global Innovation and R&D to resign
ELC's Executive VP, Global Innovation and R&D, Carl Haney, will leave the company.
This Week in Beauty April 28-May 2, 2025
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Unilever to close Ren skincare brand
Unilever has confirmed that it will close its Ren skincare business
Amouage retail sales reach more than $100m in first quarter
Amouage’s retail sales grew +48% in the first quarter, surpassing $100m for the first time.
Coty names Mette Engell SVP Global Travel Retail
Coty has named Mette Engell Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Travel Retail.
Kohl’s Corporation fires CEO
Kohl’s Corporation has fired CEO Ashley Buchanan.
ELC fiscal 2025 Q3 sales down 10%
The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) sales in the third quarter ended March 31, 2025, dropped 10%
Coty names Björn Strumann Executive Vice President for Europe
Coty has named Björn Strumann Executive Vice President for Europe.