HMV owner considering rescue bid for The Body Shop
Canadian businessman Doug Putman is considering a rescue bid for The Body Shop, according to the Telegraph.
L’Oréal launches new ingredient to address age spots
L’Oréal Groupe has launched a new ingredient called Melasyl, a molecule designed to address localized pigmentation issues.
Douglas Group sets share price range for IPO
German beauty retailer Douglas Group has set the price range for its IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at €26.00 to €30.00 per share.
TikTok could face a ban in the US
Short video app TikTok is being threatened with a ban in the US unless Chinese parent company ByteDance divests from the platform.
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France’s total beauty market saw growth of 5% in value to
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Dwayne Johnson launches personal-care brand
Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has launched a personal care brand called Papatui.
Michael Edwards to release new book on American fragrances
Historian and author Michael Edwards is to release a new book called American Legends
Nordstrom unveils key priorities for 2024
US-based retailer Nordstrom has unveiled its three key priorities for 2024 in its Q4 2023 earnings call.
Puig sees record revenues of €4.3bn in 2023
Spanish company Puig reported record net revenues of €4.3bn in 2023, a rise of 19% compared to 2022.
Avolta core turnover up 21.6% in 2023
Avolta has reported consolidated turnover of CHF 12.78bn ($14.5bn) in FY 2023.
Target unveils new strategy as sales fall 4.4% in Q4
Target unveiled plans that involves opening new stores, expanding its own-brands and re-introducing its loyalty program.
Leste Group acquires stake in Brazil’s Prestige Cosmetics
Global private equity investor Leste Group has acquired a significant stake in luxury perfumes and cosmetics distributor Prestige Cosmetics.
Symrise sales up 2.4% in 2023
The Symrise Group saw sales of €4.73bn in the 2023 fiscal year, a rise of 2.4% in the reporting currency.
Esxence opens today in Milan
The 14th edition of Esxence opens its doors today at the Allianz MiCo Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy.
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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
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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