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.
Amazon opens beauty-parapharmacy store in Milan
Amazon has opened its first physical retail store in Italy called Amazon Parafarmacia & Beauty, located in Milan.
Kao to launch campaign for Bioré UV with K-pop group
Kao Corporation is to launch a new global campaign for its brand Bioré UV in partnership with K-pop group Stray Kids.
dsm-firmenich sales up 5% in Q4
Dsm-firmenich’s sales rose 5% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to €3.25bn
Douglas sales up 5.8% in Q1
Douglas’ sales rose by 5.8% to €1.65bn in the first quarter of the financial year 2024/25.
Prestige beauty sales in US up 7% in 2024
Prestige beauty sales in the US increased by 7% year-over-year to $33.9bn in 2024.
Give Back Beauty inks fragrance license with Britney Spears
Give Back Beauty has secured a fragrance licensing partnership with singer Britney Spears.
CJ Olive Young expands to US
CJ Olive Young has expanded to the US.
Industry Talks: Givaudan Global Head of Fine Fragrances Xavier Renard
Givaudan’s Global Head of Fine Fragrances Xavier Renard outlines his key priorities for the business and shares
Sephora UK to open second store in Manchester
Sephora UK is to open its second northern location in the Manchester Arndale shopping center.