AXIS-Y opens flagship store in Seoul
Korean skincare brand AXIS-Y has opened its flagship store in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Hedge Fund said to be urging Kohl’s to sell
Activist hedge fund Vision One Management is urging US-based department store operator Kohl's to sell.
L’Oréal names Richard Pinabel head of Armani Beauty
The L'Oréal Group has appointed Richard Pinabel as Global Head of Armani beauty.
YSL Beauty US names Charles Melton as new Voice of MYSLF
YSL Beauty US has named actor Charles Melton as the new US Voice of its men’s fragrance MYSLF.
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Blackstone said to be considering bid for L’Occitane International
Private equity firm Blackstone is considering a bid for beauty company L’Occitane International, according to Bloomberg News.
Coty names new Chief Brands Officer Prestige
Coty has appointed Jean Holtzmann Chief Brands Officer
Sephora launches brand signature and campaign
Sephora is launching a single brand signature for all its 35 markets worldwide: "We belong to something beautiful".
Coty signs beauty license with Marni
Coty has signed a beauty license with Italian fashion brand Marni. The license, which covers fragrance and...
Natura &Co explores separation of Natura and Avon businesses
Brazilian company Natura &Co is looking at potentially separating Natura &Co Latam
Estée Lauder Companies to cut 3%-5% of workforce
Estée Lauder Companies is to cut 3-5% of jobs as part a new restructuring program.
Innovations & trends from Paris Packaging Week 2024
BW Confidential reports on what was seen and heard at Paris Packaging Week
e.l.f. Cosmetics launches beauty shopping app for Apple Vision Pro
e.l.f. Cosmetics has launched what it says is one of the first beauty shopping apps for Apple Vision Pro.
DFS Group partners with Douyin Life Service for beauty shopping event
DFS Group has become the first cross-border retail partner of Douyin Life Service.
NYX Professional Makeup to release first Super Bowl commercial
NYX Professional Makeup is to release its first Super Bowl commercial featuring rapper and singer Cardi B.
This Week in Beauty January 29-February 2, 2024
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
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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