Sol de Janeiro launches initiative on Roblox
Sol de Janeiro has launched the Sol de Janeiro Universe on Roblox.
Ulta Beauty partners with beauty tech company Myavana
Beauty tech company Myavana has inked a new partnership with retailer Ulta Beauty.
Fiabila names new president and CEO
Nail polish and care manufacturer Fiabila has named Filippo Manucci as its new President and CEO.
Walmart to build over 150 stores and remodel 650
Walmart is planning to build or convert over 150 stores in the next five years.
A.P.C. launches skincare line
French fashion brand A.P.C. has launched a skincare line called A.P.C. Self-Care.
Prestige beauty sales in US up 14% in 2023
Prestige beauty sales in the US increased 14% year-over-year in 2023 to $31.7bn.
Beauty companies join up to highlight industry in Europe
Six beauty companies have formed the Value of Beauty,
Coty renews licenses with Mexx and bruno banani
Coty has renewed its license agreements with Mexx for over 25 years and bruno banani for more than twenty years.
MANE launches photography competition
MANE is launching a photography competition called Capture What Moves.
The Body Shop to sell business in most of Europe and parts of Asia
The Body Shop has inked an agreement with an international family office to sell its business in a majority of mainland Europe and in parts of Asia.
YSL Beauty names Bruna Marquezine as new US make-up ambassador
YSL Beauty has named Brazilian actress and model Bruna Marquezine as its newest US Make-up Ambassador.
Véronique Gautier to leave Armani Beauty
Véronique Gautier, President of Armani Beauty (L’Oréal) is to leave the company.
L’Occitane International sales up 19.5% in Q3
L’Occitane International reported net sales of €843.4m in the third quarter, representing an increase of 19.5% on a reported basis.
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KaDeWe Group files for bankruptcy
KaDeWe Group filed for bankruptcy yesterday in Berlin, according to the Financial Times.
DFS Group launches Beauty Collective concept in Hong Kong
DFS Group has launched its “Beauty Collective” concept in Hong Kong.
Daraz Group names James Dong acting CEO
Daraz Group has named James Dong acting CEO.
China’s luxury market forecast to grow in mid-single digits in 2024
After an overall rebound in 2023, China’s luxury market is forecast to grow at mid-single-digit in 2024.
Prada opens beauty counter at Samaritaine Paris
Prada has opened a new beauty counter at the department store Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS Group.
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JD opens warehouse in Paris, partners with Evri
JD Worldwide is to open its first self-operated direct procurement warehouse for fashion goods in Paris, France.
Zomato co-founder launches health and wellness platform
Co-founder of food delivery comapany Zomato, Gaurav Gupta, has launched a health and wellness platform called Gabit
LVMH perfumes & cosmetics sales up 11% in 2023
LVMH reported a 13% increase in revenues in 2023 to €86.2bn,
Industry Talks: IFF President Fine Fragrance Sabrya Meflah
IFF President of Fine Fragrance Sabrya Meflah tells BW Confidential about
Givaudan full year 2023 sales up 4.1%
Givaudan has reported full year sales in 2023 were CHF 6.91bn ($7.99bn), up 4.1% on a like-for-like basis.
Chanel launches new Chance campaign with app game
Chanel has launched “The new Chance campaign” on YouTube and released an app game.
Native launches whole body deodorant sprays and sticks
Personal care brand Native (P&G) has launched Whole Body Deodorant.
Target to launch over 1,000 new wellness products
US-based retailer Target is introducing over 1,000 new wellness-related products.
Interparfums 2023 sales up 13%
Interparfums’ sales rose 13% in 2023 to €798.5m.
International tourism expected to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2024
International tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals.