Harvey Nichols to close standalone beauty store concept
Harvey Nichols is to close its standalone beauty store concept Beauty Bazaar.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025 opens today
The 56th edition of the Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna trade show opens its doors today.
Printemps readies for opening of first US store
Printemps is to open its first store in the US on March 20, 2025.
Value of Beauty CEOs meet in Brussels to push for more influence on EU regulations
CEOs from major beauty companies under the umbrella of the Value of Beauty Alliance gathered in Brussels
Iberchem sales up 18% in 2024
Iberchem saw annual sales of €338m, representing 18% growth compared to the previous year.
IFF launches new concept formulation collection and mobile game
IFF has launched a new concept formulation collection of skincare and haircare called Xelestia as well as a mobile game.
Interparfums acquires Goutal
Interparfums has acquired fragrance brand Maison Goutal's intellectual property rights from Amorepacific Europe
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CEW event highlights shift in French beauty market
Speakers at CEW France’s Beauty Business conference in Paris last Friday underlined key shifts in France’s
Sol de Janeiro opens pop-up at Sydney Airport
L’Occitane Travel Retail has opened a Sol de Janeiro pop-up at Sydney Airport in Australia.
Olive Tree People to open first flagship store in US
Waterless beauty company Olive Tree People is to open its first flagship store in the US.
Interparfums extends license with Coach
Interparfums has extended its fragrance license with Coach for another five years.
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Ulta Beauty unveils new strategy in face of share declines
Ulta Beauty reported that net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 were down 1.9% to $3.5bn.
Sephora CEO said to have taken charge of retailer’s China business
Sephora CEO Guillaume Motte has reportedly taken personal charge of its operations in China.
Kenzo launches two new fragrances
Kenzo has launched two new fragrances inspired by the color indigo blue.
L’Oréal launches €20m program for skin health
L'Oréal has launched a €20m five-year program called L'Oréal Act for Dermatology.
The Estée Lauder Companies to use Adobe AI for digital campaigns
The Estée Lauder Companies has partnered with Adobe.
Estée Lauder Companies partners with Startup India
The Estée Lauder Companies’ subsidiary in India has partnered with Startup India.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian to launch new fragrance
French brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian (LVMH) is to launch a new fragrance called Kurky. The fragrance, set...
Kohl’s beauty up 13% in Q4, despite overall steep declines
Kohl’s said in an earnings call with investors that comparable beauty sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased 13%.
Douglas appoints Marco Giorgetta Group CFO
Douglas has appointed Marco Giorgetta its new Group CFO.
Avolta core turnover up 8.9% in 2024
Travel retailer Avolta’s consolidated reported turnover in 2024 was CHF 13.7bn ($15.4bn).
Elite World Group partners with Italart to launch fragrances
Elite World Group has partnered with Italart to launch a collection of fragrances under the Elite brand.
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Stila Cosmetics names new CFO and COO
Stila Cosmetics has named Steve Rosen Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and David Reece Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Estée Lauder appoints first Global Sleep Science Advisor
Estée Lauder has appointed Matthew Walker as its first Global Sleep Science Advisor.
Douglas secures partial financing of €200m
Douglas has secured partial financing of €200m through a private placement in Germany.
Summit of the Americas takes place in Florida this week
The 2025 Summit of the Americas opened on Saturday March 8.
Hudson’s Bay files for bankruptcy
Hudson’s Bay has filed for creditor protection to avoid bankruptcy.