Natura &Co in talks with Aurelius Investment Advisory for sale of The Body Shop
Natura &Co has confirmed it’s in exclusive talks with private equity firm Aurelius Investment Advisory for the sale of The Body Shop.
TFWA names Franck Waechter Managing Director
Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has named Franck Waechter as Managing Director
Clariant to acquire Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from IFF
Specialty chemical company Clariant is to acquire cosmetics ingredients provider Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from IFF for $810m....
Innovations from Cosmetic 360’s 2023 edition
BW Confidential reports on the innovations presented at the ninth edition of trade show Cosmetic 360, which...
This Week in Beauty October 23-27, 2023
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Beyoncé unveils new fragrance
Singer Beyoncé has launched a new fragrance called Cé Noir.
Unilever unveils new strategy, names new CFO & beauty head
Unilever is to implement a new strategy aimed at addressing years of lackluster performance
Superdrug launches new VIP loyalty scheme
Superdrug has launched its new VIP Rewards Loyalty Scheme.
Sephora to re-open renovated flagship store in Paris
Sephora is to reopen its flagship store on Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris on October 27, following several months of renovation.
Unilever to sell Dollar Shave Club
Unilever is to sell its brand Dollar Shave Club.
Ulta Beauty partners with SOS to launch vending machines in-store
SOS has partnered with Ulta Beauty, launching smart vending machines in-stores.
L’Occitane sales up 17.1% in its second quarter
L’Occitane International has reported net sales rose 18.5% at reported rates to €1bn in the six months ended September 30 2023.
Beiersdorf sales up 11.2% in first nine months, La Prairie hit by daigou situation
German beauty company Beiersdorf reported organic sales growth of 11.2% to €7.3bn
Symrise organic sales up 6.4% in Q3
Symrise has reported sales grew 3.3% to €3,6bn in the first nine months of the year, versus the same period the year prior.
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Hermès perfumes & cosmetics revenue up 3.5% in Q3
Hermès group has reported a 7.3% increase in sales for the third quarter to €3.37bncurrent exchange rates.
Interparfums Q3 sales up 10%
Interparfums has reported third quarter sales rose 10% at current exchange rates to €214.6m.
Dufry inks joint venture with Hubei Airport Group
Dufry has entered a strategic partnership with Hubei Airport Group as master concessionaire at Wuhan Tianhe Airport’s Terminal 2.
Sephora gears up for opening of second UK store
Beauty retailer Sephora is opening its second UK store in Westfield Stratford in November.
NARS Cosmetics to launch in India
Make-up brand NARS Cosmetics is launching in India this October.
P&G said to be considering sale of Chinese operation of VS Sassoon
Procter & Gamble is considering options for the Chinese business of its haircare brand VS Sassoon, according to Bloomberg.
Industry Talks: Circana Senior Vice President, Global Beauty Industry Advisor Larissa Jensen
Market-research company Circana Senior Vice President, Global Beauty Industry Advisor Larissa Jensen tells BW Confidential about the key drivers
This Week in Beauty October 16-20, 2023
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Innovations & trends from Luxe Pack Monaco
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Brunello Cucinelli launches first fragrances at Saks
Saks has marked its 25-year partnership with Italian fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli with the launch of its first fragrances.
L’Oreal Q3 sales up, despite decline in Asia travel retail
L’Oréal reported a 4.5% increase in third-quarter sales to €10bn
Boots launches new premium and professional haircare category
Boots has expanded its beauty offering with the creation of a new premium and professional haircare category.
Georgia May Jagger launches skincare brand
Georgia May Jagger has launched her own skincare line called May Botanicals.
Heinemann launches ‘Experience Space’
Gebr. Heinemann has created its first “Experience Space” at Copenhagen Airport.
Shiseido Travel Retail expands Drunk Elephant in Americas
Shiseido Travel Retail has expanded prestige skincare brand Drunk Elephant in Americas travel retail at 11 counters.