Target unveils plan to add $15bn in sales by 2030
Target has unveiled a plan to add more than $15bn in sales by 2030.
Osmo launches AI-powered fragrance house
Scent digitization company Osmo has launched what it says is the first AI-powered fragrance house called Generation.
Sycamore Partners said to be close to acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance
Sycamore Partners is said to be close to acquiring Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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L’Oréal sells Carol’s Daughter
L’Oréal USA has sold Carol’s Daughter to its founder Lisa Price and an anonymous business partner.
Highlights from Esxence 2025
BW Confidential reports on what stood out at the 15th edition of the Esxence fragrance show
Kilian Paris to open second flagship store in Paris
Kilian Paris is to open its second flagship store in Paris, France, located in the Marais district, on March 13.
CJ Olive Young launches multilingual personal shopper service
CJ Olive Young is launching a multilingual personal shopper service for international customers.
Charlotte Tilbury names Cai Xukun global ambassador
Charlotte Tilbury has named Chinese singer and music producer Cai Xukun, also known as KUN, its global ambassador.
L’Oréal completes new North America Research & Innovation Center
L'Oréal Groupe has completed its new North America Research & Innovation (R&I) Center located in Clark, New Jersey.
This Week in Beauty February 24-28, 2025
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A buyout of Walgreens Boots Alliance would reportedly see a three-way break-up of the company.
Puig net profit up 14% in 2024
Spanish company Puig’s adjusted net profit rose 15.5% in 2024 to €551m.
Ulta Beauty to launch beauty event
Ulta Beauty is to launch a beauty event called Ulta Beauty World in San Antonio, Texas, this spring.
Chromavis unveils two color collections
Chromavis unveiled two color cosmetic collections at MakeUp in Los Angeles 2025.
L’Oréal invests in two Indian brands
L’Oréal’s venture capital fund BOLD has added two Indian beauty brands to its portfolio.
Beiersdorf’s sales up 6.5% in 2024
Beiersdorf reported sales of €9.9bn in fiscal year 2024, with organic growth of 6.5%.
Innovations & Trends from Paris Packaging Week
BW Confidential highlights the trends and innovations from Paris Packaging Week, which took place in the French capital from January 28-29
INITIO Parfums Privés partners with dsm-firmenich for emotional fragrances
INITIO Parfums Privés is to collaborate with dsm-firmenich to use science to create emotional fragrances.
Natura &Co in talks for potential sale of Avon
Natura &Co is in exclusive talks with asset manager IG4 for the possible sale of its Avon business outside Latin America.
Interparfums SA net income up 10% in 2024
France-based Interparfums SA reported its net income was €130m in 2024, a rise of 10% from 2023.
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.