MakeUp in Los Angeles 2025 opens its doors
The MakeUp in Los Angeles trade show opens its doors today.
Cosmetic Valley highlights impact of geopolitics on French industry
In light of an increasingly volatile geopolitical situation, the decline of the Chinese beauty market and potential US tariffs
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 208
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Unilever said to be close to acquiring Wild for $285m, according to reports
Unilever is said to be getting close to securing a £230m deal to buy refillable personal care brand Wild.
Arcade Beauty names Jorge Garcia President of North America
Arcade Beauty has named Jorge Garcia President of North America.
dsm-firmenich sells stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance for €1.5bn
dsm-firmenich has sold its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to Novonesis for €1.5bn.
Coty net revenue down 3% in Q2
Coty’s net revenue fell 3% on a reported basis (-1% like-for-like) in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Founder of MCoBeauty sells 50% share to DBG Health CEO
The founder of Australia-based cosmetics brand MCoBeauty has sold her 50% remaining share in the business.
Shiseido sees loss in 2024, travel retail & China decline
Shiseido said operating profit fell 73% to ¥7.58bn ($49.9m) in 2024.
New beauty & fragrance brands hitting France’s Printemps
Printemps has launched a number of new brands to its beauty department.
L’Oréal on future growth areas, China & US
BW Confidential highlights the key takeaways from L’Oréal’s annual financial meeting
Exports of French cosmetics slows in 2024, but still up 6.8%
Exports of French cosmetics exceeded the €20bn mark for the second year in a row in 2024.
This Week in Beauty February 3-7, 2025
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L’Oréal signs beauty deal with Jacquemus
L’Oréal has inked a long-term beauty partnership with Paris-based fashion brand Jacquemus
L’Occitane names Didier Lalance Group General Manager
The L’Occitane Group has named Didier Lalance Group General Manager.
L’Oréal opens Aesop store in Hainan
L’Oréal Travel Retail has opened its first Aesop store in Hainan, China.
L’Oréal acquired minority stake in Amouage
On announcing its annual results, L'Oréal revealed it had acquired a minority stake in
L’Oréal sales up 5.1% in 2024
L’Oréal’s sales rose 5.1% like-for-like to €43.48bn in 2024.
Douglas appoints Nina Pütz SVP/CEO of parfumdreams & Niche Beauty
Douglas has appointed Nina Pütz Senior Vice President / CEO of parfumdreams & Niche Beauty.
Cosnova sales up 17% in 2024
Cosnova reported net sales of €954m in financial year 2024.
L’Oréal US President of Acquisitions Carol Hamilton to retire
L'Oréal’s US President of Acquisitions Carol Hamilton is to retire.
Rochas launches new women’s fragrance
Rochas has launched a new women’s fragrance called Audace.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 207
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
ELC to cut up to 7,000 jobs as Q2 sales fall 6%, unveils new strategy & executive team
Estée Lauder Companies is to cut between 5,800 to 7,000 jobs, as part of its profit recovery plan
ELC reveals new structure and executive team
Estée Lauder Companies unveiled a new structure and executive team,
L’Oréal names Christina Fair President of Consumer Products for North America
L'Oréal Groupe has named Christina Fair President of the Consumer Products Division for the North America Zone.
Maesa sells its EMEA operations to kdc/one
Maesa has sold its European and Middle Eastern operations to kdc/one.
IFF launches AI-powered consumer research tool
IFF has launched a new AI-powered research tool called ScentChat.
L’Oréal to sell 2.3% of Sanofi shares for €3bn
L’Oréal is to sell 2.3% (around 29.6 million) of Sanofi shares to the pharmaceutical and healthcare company.
