Innovations & trends from MakeUp in Paris
BW Confidential highlights the innovations presented at the MakeUp in Paris trade show
Sa Sa International turnover up 24.8% in 2023
Sa Sa International reported group turnover increased by 24.8% to HK$4.36bn ($558m) in 2023.
The PCA Companies acquires Space NK’s US wholesale division
Space NK’s US wholesale business has been acquired by beauty and wellness distributor The PCA Companies.
Starboard unveils new offer for Royal Caribbean International’s return to China
Starboard and Royal Caribbean International are marking the cruise line’s return to China with refreshed retail offerings onboard the ship Spectrum of the Seas
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 183
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Parfums Christian Dior names Rihanna new face of J’adore
Parfums Christian Dior has named Rihanna the new face of its fragrance J’adore.
L’Occitane owner makes new offer to buy out company
L’Occitane International’s owner Reinold Geiger has made a new offer to take the cosmetics company private.
Central Group acquires remaining shares in KaDeWe Group
Thailand’s Central Group has acquired the assets it did not already own in German department store chain KaDeWe Group.
Coty Travel Retail and The Shilla Duty Free reinforce partnership
Coty Travel Retail and The Shilla Duty Free are updating their Joint Business Plan.
This Week in Beauty June 10-14, 2024
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Technology & AI key talking points at CEW France’s annual conference event
Beauty association CEW France hosted its day of conferences Journée de la Beauté (Beauty Day) on June 5 in Paris.
Kosé Corporation opens first stand-alone store in US
Kosé Corporation has opened its first stand-alone store in the US called Maison Kosé.
Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou to leave company
Unilever Prestige’s CEO Vasiliki Petrou is to leave the company at the end of July.
Fragrance Foundation France Award 2024 winners revealed
The 32nd edition of the Fragrance Foundation France Awards were held last night, Wednesday June 12, at Pavillon Gabriel in Paris.
Boots to launch 25 new brands and revamp 30 beauty halls
Boots is to launch 25 new beauty brands to its existing offering of 500 brands.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 182
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Too Faced launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
The Estée Lauder Companies has launched its make-up brand Too Faced on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
LVMH said to be planning sale of DFS Group
LVMH is said to be planning on selling travel retailer DFS Group this summer at the earliest, according to ION Analytics.
IFF marks 40th anniversary of LMR Naturals
IFF celebrated the 40th anniversary of its natural raw materials company LMR Naturals at an event in Grasse
Amorepacific names Giovanni Valentini CEO of North America
Amorepacific has named Giovanni Valentini the new CEO of its North America Regional Headquarters.
Givaudan launches House of Naturals
Givaudan has created a new entity called House of Naturals (HoN) to further develop ingredients with a focus on sustainable processes.
Fragrance Foundation France Awards 2024 to take place this week in Paris
The Fragrance Foundation France Awards 2024 is to take place this week on June 12 at the annual gala in Paris.
LUXASIA launches escentials in Vietnam
Luxasia has launched luxury niche beauty retailer escentials in its fourth market, Vietnam.
This Week in Beauty June 3-7, 2024
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Kering names Laurent Claquin Group Chief Brand Officer
Kering has appointed Laurent Claquin to the new position of Group Chief Brand Officer, effective July 1, 2024.
Bath & Body Works collaborates with Accenture
Bath & Body Works is collaborating with Accenture in a bid to modernize and simplify its core digital and technology platforms.
Watsons invests $250m in store upgrades and new openings
AS Watson Group’s health and beauty brand Watsons invested in opening and upgrading over 2,200 Offline plus Online stores in 2023.
Douglas Group testing AI beauty advisor chatbot
Douglas Group is testing an AI Beauty Advisor Chatbot.
Fenty to launch haircare
Singer Rihanna is to launch Fenty Hair.
Chanel to launch limited edition of N°5
Chanel is to launch a limited edition of its N°5 fragrance called L'EAU.