The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 168
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Nobilis Group launches brand accelerator
Beauty distributor Nobilis Group has launched a new brand accelerator subsidiary called rocket.beauty.
Kylie Cosmetics to launch first fragrance
Kylie Cosmetics is to launch its first fragrance, Cosmic, on March 7.
Robertet Group names Dana Vitkovskaya as Global Head of Fine Fragrance
Robertet Group has named Dana Vitkovskaya as Global Head of Fine Fragrance.
Clinical Skin acquires Glytone from Pierre Fabre Laboratories
Clinical Skin has acquired skincare brand Glytone from Pierre Fabre Laboratories.
BW Confidential’s March-April 2024 Magazine out today
BW Confidential’s March-April 2024 Magazine is out now.
Arkhouse and Brigade up offer to acquire Macy’s
Investment companies Arkhouse Capital and Brigade Capital Management have upped their bid to acquire US-based department store Macy's to $6.8bn
IFF unveils new advertising campaign
IFF has launched an advertising campaign featuring what it says are the staple tools of the art of perfumery.
Douglas Group plans IPO
German beauty retailer Douglas Group has confirmed that it is planning an IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Supergoop! names Lisa Sequino CEO
Skincare brand Supergoop! has named Lisa Sequino as CEO.
Calvin Klein unveils campaign featuring Idris and Sabrina Elba
Calvin Klein Fragrances (Coty) has unveiled a new campaign
Kiehl’s hosts Sanya pop-up targeting Gen Z
Kiehl’s hosted a pop-up for the Chinese New Year at the Hainan
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Symrise appoints Jean-Yves Parisot CEO
Symrise has appointed Jean-Yves Parisot CEO, effective March 31
Advent takes stake in Brazilian haircare brand Skala Cosméticos
Private-equity company Advent International has taken a stake in
Beiersdorf sales up 10.8% in 2023, luxury brands see double-digit declines
Beiersdorf’s sales for the full year 2023 rose 10.8% on an organic business to €9.5bn.
Shiseido unveils details of strategy to boost profitability of Japan business
Shiseido is to embark on a new plan to turn around its business in Japan
TFWA gears up for Asia Pacific show
The TFWA is gearing up for its Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference, which takes place in Singapore...
Coty unveils new fragrance brand Infiniment Coty Paris
Coty has unveiled its new fragrance brand Infiniment Coty Paris, which marks the company’s 120th anniversary.
Estée Lauder Companies teases Balmain fragrance
Estée Lauder Companies is teasing a new fragrance for the Balmain Beauty brand set to launch in September
Interparfums net income up 19% in 2023, confident for 2024
France-based Interparfums reported a 19% increase in net income in 2023 to €118.7m
Shiseido names Alberto Noé as EMEA President & CEO, Franck Marilly becomes EMEA Chairman
Shiseido has appointed Alberto Noé as EMEA President and CEO
Famille C Participations takes stake in Evok Collection hotel business
Famille C Participations takes stake in Evok Collection hotel business
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 167
BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Macy’s unveils new strategy to reposition company
US-based department store Macy’s has unveiled a new strategy aimed at returning the company to growth.
Marionnaud adds skincare brands to French assortment
Beauty retailer Marionnaud has beefed up its skincare assortment in France
Next interested in acquiring parts of The Body Shop
UK-based fashion chain Next is said to be in talks to acquire parts of The Body Shop
Dua Lipa to front make-up for YSL Beauté
YSL Beauté (L’Oréal) has named singer Dua Lipa as international ambassador for its make-up.
Cosmetic Valley highlights economic importance of French beauty industry
French cosmetics cluster Cosmetic Valley has published a study highlighting
La Mer opens flagship store in Haitang Bay, Hainan
Estée Lauder Companies-owned brand La Mer has opened a flagship boutique