Central Group takes full control of Selfridges
Thailand’s Central Group, co-owner of retailer Selfridges, is to take full control of the UK-based department store....
Cosmoprof Asia opens in Hong Kong
The 26th edition of Cosmoprof Asia has opened its doors, running from November 14-17 in Hong Kong.
Shiseido sales fall in Q3 on China and travel-retail declines, cuts forecast
Shiseido’s sales in the third quarter fell 2%, due to declines in China and travel retail
Ramped-up discounts mark 11.11
As expected, growth was muted for this year’s 11.11 Shopping festival in China
e.l.f Cosmetics launches experience on Roblox
e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN have launched a new experience on gaming platform Roblox called e.l.f. UP!
This Week in Beauty November 6-10, 2023
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Israel-Hamas war impacts recovery of global air travel
ForwardKeys has revealed that the Israel-Hamas war has had a negative impact on global aviation.
L’Oréal inks partnership with Cosmo International Fragances for green science process
L’Oréal has inked an exclusive partnership with Cosmo International Fragrances to use a green science extraction...
Burberry to open beauty boutique in Selfridges
Burberry is to open its first beauty boutique in retailer Selfridges, London on December 4.
Coty sales up 18% in Q1, cancels sale of Wella stake
Coty has reported sales grew 18% to $1.64bn for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
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Estée Lauder Companies and NYKAA announce winners of BEAUTY&YOU India
The Estée Lauder Companies and NYKAA have announced the winners of the 2023 BEAUTY&YOU Awards in India.
IFF sales fall 8% in Q3
International Flavors & Fragrances’ (IFF) net sales dropped 8% in the third quarter to $2.82bn.
Reliance Retail Ventures to operate Sephora in India
Reliance Brands has acquired the rights to Sephora’s operations in India from Arvind Fashions.
Puig expands Barcelona headquarters with opening of new building
Puig has expanded its headquarters in Barcelona with the opening of a second building.
Douglas launches Christmas campaign
German retailer Douglas has launched its campaign for the Christmas quarter.
This Week in Beauty October 30-November 3, 2023
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Ulta Beauty expands The Wellness Shop
Ulta Beauty has expanded The Wellness Shop to more than 1,330 stores across the US.
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific expands partnership with Alipay+
L'Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has expanded its partnership with Alipay+ to reach more than
Unilever Ventures and True Beauty Ventures invest in The 7 Virtues
Unilever Ventures has partnered with True Beauty Ventures to complete the first institutional financing round for The 7 Virtues.
Dufry turnover up 16% in Q3
Dufry – soon to be named Avolta – has reported core organic growth of 16% for the combined group compared to the year prior.
Prada Beauty launches Holiday Gift Factory
Prada Beauty is to launch a Holiday Gift Factory pop-up in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1
John Frieda Hair Care to launch The House of Frieda collective
John Frieda Hair Care is launching The House of Frieda, what it describes as a multi-faceted collective of stylists and content creators.
Estée Lauder Companies’ sales hit by Asia travel retail and China declines
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Dr.Jart+ names K-pop band ENHYPEN as first global ambassador
Korean skincare brand Dr.Jart+ has named K-pop band ENHYPEN as its first global ambassador.
dsm-firmenich sales down 7% in Q3
dsm-firmenich has reported organic sales were down 7% in the third quarter.
Amorepacific ups stake in COSRX
South Korean beauty company Amorepacific has upped its stake in
Sephora names Deborah Yeh as Global Chief Marketing Officer
Beauty retailer Sephora has named Deborah Yeh as Global Chief Marketing Officer.
New online marketplace for niche fragrance launches
Scentissime claims to be first multi-vendor marketplace dedicated to niche perfumery in Europe.