Estée Lauder Companies partners with biotech Serpin Pharma
The Estée Lauder Companies is collaborating with biotechnology company Serpin Pharma.
SpaceNK to open three new stores
UK-based beauty retailer SpaceNK is to open three new stores and expand an existing store.
Saks Global to lay off 5% of corporate staff in US
Saks Global is to lay off approximately 5% of its corporate employees in the US.
Gotha Cosmetics unveils new make-up products
Gotha Cosmetics has presented new make-up products in Los Angeles, the US, to coincide with its 20th anniversary.
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The Dodo Group & Luxury Brands invest in PRAI Beauty
The Dodo Group, in partnership with Luxury Brands LLC, has invested in US-based skincare brand PRAI Beauty.
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher to leave company
Unilever’s CEO and board director Hein Schumacher is stepping down.
Kao opens first Sensai store in Indonesia
Kao Corporation has opened the first store for its cosmetics brand Sensai in Indonesia.
CPL Aromas launches two new captive ingredients
CPL Aromas has launched two new captive ingredients called Aromalide and Sandalwave.
Dolce&Gabbana opens beauty store in London’s Covent Garden
Dolce&Gabbana has opened its first combined beauty and accessories store at Covent Garden in London, the UK.
Orveon Global CEO Neela Montgomery resigns
Orveon Global's CEO Neela Montgomery has resigned.
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MANE appoints Samantha Mane CEO
MANE has appointed Samantha Mane CEO, succeeding her father Jean Mane.
Ulta Beauty connects DTC brands to its in-store inventory
Ulta Beauty has partnered with Lucky to enable beauty brands to connect their DTC websites and marketing with Ulta's in-store inventory.
Laura Mercier launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
Laura Mercier has launched on the Amazon Premium Beauty store in the US.
IFF Scent sales up 7% in Q4
IFF’s reported net sales were up 3% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to $2.77bn.
Nocibé appoints Antoine Robert du Boislouveau new Retail Director
Nocibé has appointed Antoine Robert du Boislouveau as its new Retail Director.
BW Confidential’s March-April Magazine out today
BW Confidential’s March-April 2025 Magazine is out now.
Esxence 2025 opens today in Milan
The 15th edition of Esxence opens its doors today at the Allianz MiCo Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy.
Marionnaud launches new loyalty program
Marionnaud has launched a new loyalty program called Club Privé.
Lancôme opens pop-up at Incheon Airport to mark 90th anniversary
Lancôme Travel Retail Asia Pacific and The Shilla Duty Free Korea unveiled a pop-up at Incheon International Airport.
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Huda Beauty sells Kayali
Huda Beauty is to sell its ownership in Kayali.
L’Oréal invests in Korean fragrance brand Borntostandout
Borntostandout has completed a Series A funding round led by L’Oréal’s corporate venture capital fund BOLD.
Givaudan and Caron announce Louise Turner to lead Caron’s olfactory creation
Fragrance brand Caron and fragrance house Givaudan have announced a new collaboration whereby
Eurofragance names new CEO
Barcelona-based fragrance house Eurofragance has named Joan Pere Jiménez as its new CEO from 2026
Hermès Perfume and Beauty sales up 9% in 2024
Hermès’ sales rose 18% to €4bn in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Moroccanoil launches first fine fragrance
Moroccanoil has launched its first fine fragrance called L'Originale Eau de Parfum
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L’Oréal names Ali Goldstein President of Acquisitions for L’Oréal USA
L'Oréal Groupe has named Ali Goldstein President of Acquisitions for L'Oréal USA.