This Week in Beauty July 8-12, 2024
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Augustinus Bader to open pop-up in Paris
Skincare brand Augustinus Bader is to open a pop-up in Paris in September in collaboration with artist Harry Nuriev.
ELC Executive VP and CFO Tracey Travis to retire
The Estée Lauder Companies’ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tracey Travis, is to retire.
West Lane Capital Partners acquires Beauty Bakerie
Private equity firm West Lane Capital Partners has acquired the Beauty Bakerie Cosmetic Brand.
Kosé signs agreement to develop personalized beauty products
Kosé Corporation has inked a strategic partnership with biotech company I Peace and supplier Reju to develop personalized beauty products.
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Lagardère Travel Retail makes new appointments
Lagardère Travel Retail has made new appointments to its Executive Committee
Superdrug sales up 11.8% in 2023
Superdrug has reported sales rose by 11.8% to £1.52bn for the year 2023 (vs £1.36bn in 2022).
Kolmar Korea partners with Amazon for K-beauty event
Kolmar Korea has teamed up with Amazon to jointly host the 'Amazon K-Beauty Conference Seller Day'.
Rabanne names Troye Sivan global make-up brand ambassador
Rabanne has named singer Troye Sivan global make-up brand ambassador.
Arkhouse and Brigade up offer to acquire Macy’s
Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are said to have upped their bid to buy Macy's for around $6.9bn.
Watsons Malaysia unveils branded Air Asia airplane
Watsons Malaysia has unveiled its first Watsons-branded airplane in collaboration with AirAsia to mark its 30th anniversary.
This Week in Beauty July 1-5, 2024
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Saks owner buys Neiman Marcus for $2.65bn
The parent of Saks Fifth Avenue has finalized a deal to buy rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65bn.
Shiseido plans to sign fragrance license with Max Mara
Shiseido intends to sign a long-term fragrance license with Italian fashion brand Max Mara
SK-II opens new retail concept in Kuala Lumpur
SK-II has opened a new retail concept at the Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tesem Group launches new shine technology for recycled aluminium
Packaging company Tesem Group has launched a new technology called BRI&Va that is said to make Post Consumer Recycled aluminium shine.
L’Oréal inks agreement with biotech company Debut
L'Oréal has inked an agreement with biotech company Debut for it to develop over a dozen bio-identical ingredients.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 185
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Hillary Clinton to deliver keynote at TFWA conference in Cannes
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to deliver a keynote conversation
Givaudan acquires b.kolor
Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Italian cosmetics manufacturer b.kolormakeup & skincare.
Anjac Health & Beauty invests in APR Beauty
French industrial group Anjac Health & Beauty has invested in Canadian company APR Beauty.
Industry Talks: Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Guilhem Souche
BW Confidential sat down with Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Guilhem Souche to talk about
Forum Brands acquires Ever from Stella & Dot Brands
Consumer goods company Forum Brands has acquired clean skincare brand Ever from online social selling company Stella & Dot Brands.
Interview with Parand Salmassinia, President of Beauty & Care at dsm-firmenich
In 2023, health, nutrition & bioscience company DSM merged with
dsm-firmenich appoints Emmanuel Butstraen Chief Operating Officer
dsm-firmenich has appointed Emmanuel Butstraen Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1.
Boots CEO to exit as WBA abandons sale
The CEO of UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots, Sebastian James, is said to be leaving the company in November.
L’Oréal CEO predicts slower growth for beauty market due to weakness in China
L’Oreal’s CEO, Nicolas Hieronimus, has predicted slower growth for the overall beauty market this year due to weakness in China.
Sephora UK to launch new loyalty program
Sephora UK is to launch a new tiered points-based loyalty program called MySephora on July 2.
