This Week in Beauty May 13-17, 2024
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Fendi to launch fragrances
Fendi is to launch a collection of seven fragrances.
Lagardère Travel Retail opens first Paris 2024 stores for Olympics
Lagardère Travel Retail France has opened its first Paris 2024 stores in partnership with the Organizing Committees for the Olympic Games.
Superdrug to open 25 new stores in UK
Superdrug is to invest in its brick-and-mortar retail footprint by opening 25 new stores in 2024.
Jennyfer moves into beauty with Korean skincare offering
French fashion brand Jennyfer has expanded its in-store-only offering to beauty with the creation of spaces for Korean skincare brands.
Walmart to cut and relocate hundreds of jobs
Walmart has revealed plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its corporate headquarters and relocate most of its US and Canada-based remote workforce to three offices.
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Ulta Beauty pilots new gamified loyalty initiative
Ulta Beauty is piloting a new gamified loyalty initiative called GlamXplorer.
Natura &Co net revenue down 5.7% in Q1
Natura &Co has reported consolidated net revenue of R$6.1bn ($1.18bn) in the first quarter of 2024.
Walgreens Boots Alliance said to be contacting possible buyers of Boots
Walgreens Boots Alliance is contacting possible buyers of Boots, according to Bloomberg.
L’Occitane Group names Evelyne Ly-Wainer Managing Director, Global Travel Retail
The L’Occitane Group has named Evelyne Ly-Wainer Managing Director, Global Travel Retail.
Jesus Abia appointed Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific
Jesus Abia has been appointed Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific.
Eurofragance opens new Creative Center in Mumbai, India
Eurofragance has opened a new Creative Center in Mumbai, India.
BW Confidential’s May-June Magazine out now
BW Confidential’s May-June 2024 Magazine is out now. The latest issue includes an interview with Sisley President Philippe d'Ornano, special reports on the skincare category, and on the beauty market in China, as well as a Travel Retail Special on Asia Pacific
TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference kicks off
The TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference kicked off tonight with a packed opening cocktail party
Shiseido sales up 3.9% in Q1
Shiseido has reported net sales in the first three months of fiscal year 2024 rose 3.9% on a reported basis to ¥249.5bn ($1.6bn).
This Week in Beauty May 6-10, 2024
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Dior opens first airport spa with Qatar Duty Free
French brand Dior opened its first spa in an airport this week
The Shilla Duty Free inks partnership with Chinese travel and lifestyle platform
The Shilla Duty Free has inked a partnership with travel and lifestyle review platform Meituan-Da Zhong Dian Ping.
ELC appoints Shane Wolf President, Global Brands, Aveda and Bumble & bumble
Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Shane Wolf as President, Global Brands, Aveda and Bumble and bumble.
Shiseido Travel Retail launches first pop-up at Sanya Block C
Shiseido Travel Retail has launched its first pop-up at China Duty Free Group’s Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex, Block C
Dubai Duty Free’s Colm McLoughlin to retire
Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Colm McLoughlin is to retire at the end of May
Prestige beauty sales in US up 9% in Q1
US prestige beauty industry sales revenue increased by 9% in the first quarter, versus the same period in 2023.
Coty inks license agreement with Lena Gercke
Coty has inked a long-term license agreement with German television presenter and model Lena Gercke.
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 177
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
IFF Scent segment sales up 16% in Q1
IFF saw net sales of $2.90bn on a reported basis in the first quarter, down 4% compared to the prior-year period.
Coty net revenue up 8% in Q3
Coty saw net revenues grow 8% on a reported basis and 10% on a like-for-like basis to $1.38bn in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Rituals opens new store at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Rituals opened a new stand-alone store in Terminal 1 Departures at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on April 17, 2024.
L’Oréal Paris opens pop-up at Lagardère Duty-Free Shopping Complex
L'Oréal Paris opened a pop-up at Lagardère Duty-Free Shopping Complex in March for the launch of its Age Perfect Nectar Royal Cream.
MANE announces winners of photography competition
MANE has announced the winners of its Capture What Moves photography competition, which aims to support young creative talent.