Duty-free spending falls 29.3% in 2024 in Hainan
Duty-free spending dropped 29.3% last year in China's island province of Hainan.
L’Oréal unveils personalized skin analysis device
L'Oréal Groupe has unveiled a tabletop hardware device called L'Oréal Cell BioPrint.
Nordstrom to go private
Nordstrom has been acquired by members of its founding family and El Puerto de Liverpool, who will operate it as a private company.
Watsons opens flagship store in Bahrain
Retail group AS Watson has opened a new flagship store for its health and beauty brand Watsons...
L’Oréal to acquire Korean skincare brand Dr.G
L’Oréal has signed an agreement with Swiss retail group Migros to acquire
This Week in Beauty December 16-20, 2024
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Aesop CEO Michael O’Keeffe to resign
The CEO of Australia-based skincare brand Aesop, Michael O’Keeffe, is to resign.
Kao Corporation launches Molton Brown in Indonesia
Kao Corporation is to launch its brand Molton Brown in Indonesia.
Boots unveils beauty and wellness trends
Boots has unveiled the beauty and wellness trends of 2024.
Bloomingdale’s connects brands DTC sites to its in-store inventory
Bloomingdale's has partnered with retail connectivity platform Lucky.
The Estée Lauder Companies reveals location of new Fragrance Atelier
The Estée Lauder Companies has revealed that its new Fragrance Atelier will be located in the center of Paris.
Douglas sales up 8.7% in Q4 and full year
Douglas has reported sales increased by 8.7% to €4.45bn in the financial year 2023/24.
BW Confidential’s Beauty World Guide 2024-2025 out today
The Beauty World Guide is a unique and comprehensive guide on major beauty markets worldwide.
GEKA names Nande van Aken Head of Global Operations Beauty
Nande van Aken has been named Head of Global Operations Beauty at German packaging company GEKA.
Innovations from Cosmoprof Asia 2024
BW Confidential highlights the innovations from the Cosmoprof Asia trade show.
Puig extends partnership with Charlotte Tilbury
Spanish company Puig has extended its partnership with Charlotte Tilbury.
Superdrug reveals top beauty and lifestyle predictions for 2025
Superdrug has revealed its top beauty and lifestyle predictions for 2025.
Alibaba to sell Chinese department store Intime
Alibaba Group said today it would sell its Chinese department store operator Intime.
Charlotte Tilbury to open expanded flagship store at Covent Garden, London
Charlotte Tilbury is to open an expanded flagship store at Covent Garden in London, the UK.
Granado acquires CARE Natural Beauty
Brazilian company Granado has acquired sustainable cosmetics brand CARE Natural Beauty.
Fiabila unveils nail trends and focus for 2025 and beyond
French nail polish formulator has restructured its product offer for 2025 and beyond. The company claims...
Lagardère Travel Retail wins tender for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail has been awarded the tender for all Duty Free operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Space NK opens new store in Milton Keynes, the UK
Space NK has opened a new store at shopping centre Centre:MK in Milton Keynes, the UK.
The Body Shop Canada to be sold to Serruya Private Equity affiliate
The Body Shop Canada is set to be sold to an affiliate of private equity firm Serruya Private Equity.
This Week in Beauty December 9-13, 2024
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Trends, innovations & talking points from Beautyworld Middle East 2024
BW Confidential highlights the trends, talking points and innovations from the Beautyworld Middle East trade show.
TFWA names Philippe Margueritte President
The TFWA management committee has voted Philippe Margueritte
Sephora unveils brand founders for 2025 incubator program
Sephora North America has revealed the eight BIPOC brand founders who will join its 2025 Accelerate program.
Macy’s confirms Q3 results and updates guidance
Macy’s has confirmed net sales fell 2.4% to $4.7bn in the third quarter of 2024.
Mao Geping raises $300m in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese beauty company Mao Geping raised $300m in a Hong Kong initial public offering.