Douglas lowers guidance, shifts investment to online
Douglas has lowered its guidance for the financial year 2025/26.
Jo Malone London launches scent tool on Pinterest
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has launched Scent Scanner for its brand Jo Malone London.
Lagardère Travel Retail makes changes to executive committee
Lagardère Travel Retail has made several changes to its Executive Committee.
L’Oréal to acquire majority stake in Innovist
L’Oréal is to acquire a majority stake in Indian personal-care company Innovist
VivaTech kicks off: Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos, L’Oréal, algorithmic fragrance
The 10th edition of European tech show VivaTech opened today in Paris. BW Confidential was on the ground
L’Oréal partners with OpenAI
L'Oréal has inked a deal with AI company and creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI, in a move the group says
MakeUp in Paris 2026 kicks off today
The 16th edition of the MakeUp in Paris trade show kicks off today.
Mixsoon opens pop-up at Koreatown Plaza in LA
Mixsoon has opened a pop-up at Koreatown Plaza in Los Angeles.
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e.l.f. launches haircare
E.l.f. Beauty has expanded to haircare with the launch of a new brand called e.l.f. Hair.
Douglas launches AI beauty advisor
Douglas Group has launched an AI beauty advisor called ANNA.
Olive Young opens second US store in LA
Olive Young opened its second US store at Westfield Century City in Westside, Los Angeles.
Kohl’s appoints Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer
Kohl's has appointed Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer.
Decorté highlights Kimono fragrances at La Samaritaine
Japanese brand Decorté (Kosé Corporation) highlighted its Kimono fragrance collection with a special experience focused on
Elite World Group to launch make-up with Arval Cosmetici
Elite World Group and Arval Cosmetici have inked a global licensing agreement for an Elite-branded make-up line.
Sigma Healthcare ends pursuit of Boots
Sigma Healthcare has ended its pursuit of Boots.
L’Oréal launches third edition of global refill campaign
L'Oréal Groupe has launched the third edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign.
Remedy Science closes Series A led by L Catterton
Remedy Science has closed its Series A funding round led by investment firm L Catterton.
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Elliott Advisors said to be considering £2bn takeover of The Very Group
Elliott Advisors is said to be considering a £2bn takeover of The Very Group.
L’Oréal previews new technology for VivaTech
L’Oréal is to present a string of innovations that it says harness tech, data and AI at
Berlin Packaging acquires BlueSky
Berlin Packaging has acquired BlueSky.
MAC marks return to Sephora with Doja Cat in Paris
MAC Cosmetics hosted an event at the Sephora Champs-Élysées store in Paris on Monday.
Khloé Kardashian launches third fragrance
Khloé Kardashian has launched a third fragrance called XO BLUE.
Messe Frankfurt to launch fragrance event Notes Dubai
Messe Frankfurt Middle East unveiled details about the new trade show Notes Dubai.
Sycamore Partners said to be in talks for $10bn sale of Boots
Sycamore Partners is said to be in talks about a $10bn sale of Boots.
MANE creates experimental garden in Grasse
MANE is to create an experimental garden in Grasse in partnership with farmer Sébastien Rodriguez.
Kiko Milano names Madonna new global brand ambassador
Kiko Milano has introduced Madonna as its new global brand ambassador and has launched its new brand campaign.
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Sephora launches European beauty prize
Sephora has launched its first European beauty prize.