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.
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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.
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Jo Malone London opens new flagship store in Tokyo
Jo Malone London has opened its new Japanese flagship store in Tokyo's Harajuku district.
Kering takes minority stake in Matière Première
Luxury group Kering has taken a minority stake in French fragrance brand Matière Première. Details on the deal were not disclosed.
LVMH names Catherine Newey Managing Director of DFS Group Europe
LVMH has named Catherine Newey Managing Director of DFS Group Europe, effective June 17, 2024.
Innovative Beauty Group acquired by Fremman Capital
IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) has been acquired by private equity firm Fremman Capital.
Sephora to open five stores at Tanger shopping centers
Outlet and open-air retail operator Tanger will open five Sephora stores at its shopping centers this year.
Estée Lauder Companies acquires remaining interests in Deciem
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has completed the acquisition of the Canada-based, Deciem Beauty Group Inc.
Industry Talks: Shoppers Stop CEO Beauty Biju Kassim
Indian retailer Shoppers Stop opened its largest beauty store in India in Kolkata
Lalique to take company private
Lalique Group and its majority shareholder Silvio Denz intend to delist the company’s shares from Switzerland's SIX Stock Exchange.
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La Prairie launches in Vietnam
La Prairie has expanded to Vietnam with the opening of a counter at Takashimaya department store in Ho Chi Minh City.
Chanel puts spotlight on the iris at event in Paris
French brand Chanel is showcasing the Iris Pallida flower
Bath & Body Works opens first store in South Korea
Bath & Body Works has opened its first store in South Korea at the Shinsegae department store.
Ulta Beauty sales growth slows, lowers guidance
Ulta Beauty has reported net sales were up 3.5% to $2.7bn in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Jean Jacques to leave Caron
Perfumer Jean Jacques is to exit French fragrance house Caron, effective September 1.
Avolta opens new stores at Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal
Avolta has opened its new duty-free stores in downtown Hong Kong.
Perfect Corp unveils new beauty AI assistants and make-up transfer tech
AI and AR beauty and fashion technology company Perfect Corp unveiled an AI beauty assistant that...
Douglas sales up 11.5% in Q2
The Douglas Group has reported overall net sales increased by 11.5% to around €958m in the second quarter of 2023/24.