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Sephora Malaysia launches 3D interactive showcase
Sephora Malaysia is launching a campaign called 'Unwrap Their Beautiful.'
Amyris sells four of its beauty brands at auction
Amyris has sold four of its beauty brands at an auction.
L’Oréal acquires microbiome research company
L'Oréal has acquired Lactobio, a Denmark-based
Neiman Marcus turns down takeover bid by Saks Fifth Avenue
Neiman Marcus has rejected its competitor Saks Fifth Avenue’s most recent takeover offer.
BW Confidential’s Beauty & Travel Retail Special Edition 2023 out today
BW Confidential’s Beauty & Travel Retail Special Edition is out today. The issue includes: INTERVIEW: Starboard Global...
Rite Aid to close another 31 stores across US
Rite Aid is closing another 31 stores across the US.
Robertet to acquire India-based Sonarome
The Robertet Group has inked an agreement to take control and gradually acquire India-based flavors company Sonarome.
Orlandi acquires Aroma Release Technology’s consumer products sampling business
Orlandi has acquired Aroma Release Technology’s consumer product sampling and fragrance coatings business.
This Week in Beauty November 27-December 1, 2023
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dsm-firmenich launches signature scent for Paris’ Marine Museum
The Musée National de la Marine in Paris has launched its signature marine scent.
Ulta Beauty sales up 6.4% in Q3, names new CFO
Ulta Beauty has reported net sales rose 6.4% to $2.5bn for the third quarter.
Natura &Co names Kristof Neirynck new CEO of Avon
Natura &Co has appointed Kristof Neirynck as the new CEO of Avon.
Cyber Monday sees record-breaking online sales
Consumers in the US spent a total of $12.4bn online on Cyber Monday, up 9.6% year-over-year.
MAV Beauty Brands to be acquired by Nexus Capital Management
Canada-based personal care company MAV Beauty Brands is to be sold to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management.
Dior releases documentary on L’Or de J’adore fragrance
BW Confidential attended an advanced screening of Dior’s documentary film 'Inside the Dream'.
Lancôme Travel Retail unveils pop-up for Louvre collaboration
Lancôme Travel Retail and Lagardère Travel Retail unveil its collaboration
Berlin Packaging to acquire South Korea’s Nest-Filler
Berlin Packaging is to acquire South Korean beauty packaging company Nest-Filler.
Macy’s appoints Sharon Otterman as Chief Marketing Officer
Macy’s has appointed Sharon Otterman Chief Marketing Officer.
Three key trends for 2024
Mintel has predicted three trends it expects to see impacting beauty and personal care brands in 2024.
Arcade Beauty acquires Orlandi’s scented strip business
Sampling company Arcade Beauty has acquired the TruEssence fragrance strip business from its competitor Orlandi. The deal... The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 156
BW Confidential's newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Marionnaud to launch retail media business
French perfume chain Marionnaud is to launch a retail media business
Alibaba cancels 12.12 shopping festival for Taobao and Tmall
Alibaba Group has cancelled 12.12 for Taobao and Tmall.
Black Friday online sales reach $9.8bn, up 7.5%
Consumers spent $9.8bn online on Black Friday.
CEW France hosts annual gala dinner in support of its Centres de Beauté
The opening cocktail CEW France President Françoise Montenay BW Confidential published a special booklet for the gala...
This Week in Beauty November 20-24, 2023
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Coty appoints former Meta executive as Chief Digital Officer
Coty has appointed Pierric Duthoit as Chief Digital Officer
Prestige beauty sales in US up 14% in first nine months
Prestige beauty sales in the US rose by 14% this year through September.
Lush partners with People vs Big Tech for Black Friday
Lush is continuing what it calls its Big Tech Rebellion by teaming up with