Estée Lauder Companies launches new incubator program
The Estée Lauder Companies has launched a new program called The Catalysts with support from TikTok and created by ELC’s early-stage investment and incubation arm, New Incubation Ventures (NIV).
Cosmetic Valley marks 30th anniversary, highlights focus areas
French cosmetics cluster Cosmetic Valley marked its 30th anniversary at a gala dinner at the Chateau de...
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L’Occitane International’s sales exceed €2.5bn mark in 2024, profit declines
L’Occitane International reported net sales surpassed the €2.5bn mark to €2.54bn for the 2024 financial year ended March 31, 2024.
L Catterton acquires Naomi Watts’ Stripes Beauty
Investment firm L Catterton has acquired actor Naomi Watts' brand, Stripes Beauty.
The European Commission fines IFF €15.9m for obstructing anti-trust investigation
The European Commission has fined fragrance house International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) €15.9m
Industry Talks: Shiseido Travel Retail President & CEO Philippe Lesné
Like many major groups, Shiseido’s travel-retail business was hit hard by
Frasers Group inks partnership with THG
Retail company Frasers Group has inked a multi-year partnership with e-commerce retail company THG Group.
Bumble and bumble launches on Amazon Premium Beauty in US
Estée Lauder Companies has launched its haircare brand Bumble and bumble on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.
This Week in Beauty June 17-21, 2024
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Chanel unveils perfume and beauty pop-up in Saint Tropez, France
Chanel has unveiled for the first time an ephemeral boutique dedicated to perfumes and beauty in Saint-Tropez, France.
The Ordinary opens pop-up in Paris, France
The Ordinary has opened its first pop-up shop in France from June 20-23, 2024, located in the Marais district of Paris.
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
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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.
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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.