The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out today – No 144
BW Confidential's newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty
Manor looks to boost position in beauty
Swiss department-store group Manor is out to assert its leadership in beauty and perfumery.
Natura &Co considering sale of The Body Shop
Brazilian cosmetics group Natura &Co is considering selling The Body Shop.
e.l.f. Beauty to acquire Naturium
US-based beauty company e.l.f. Beauty is to acquire skincare brand Naturium
NYX appoints Denée Pearson Global Brand President
NYX Professional Makeup has appointed Denée Pearson as Global Brand President.
Musée du Louvre and Lancôme team up for collection
The Musée du Louvre and Lancôme have collaborated to create a limited-edition skincare and make-up collection.
Bluebell Group makes two top management hires
Bluebell Group has appointed two new executives to its top management team.
Revlon makes three executive hires
Revlon Group Holdings has made a series of strategic executive hires.
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Ulta Beauty’s sales up 10.1% in Q2
Ulta Beauty has reported that net sales increased 10.1% to $2.5bn in the second quarter of 2023.
Douglas’ assortment chief to leave company
Isabell Hendrichs, Chief Assortment and Purchasing Officer of German retailer Douglas Group
Leonard A. Lauder to step down from Estée Lauder Companies’ Board of Directors
Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder will not stand for re-election to the Estée Lauder Companies’ Board of Directors.
Puig opts for travel retail to unveil new Rabanne identity
Spanish company Puig has opted for travel retail as the first
Douglas’ sales up 9.7% in Q3
German retailer Douglas increased sales and profits in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022/23.
Puig opens L’Artisan Parfumeur pop-up at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Puig has opened a long-term pop-up boutique space for L’Artisan Parfumeur at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport.
Macy’s sales down 8% in Q2
Macy’s reported net sales fell 8% to $5bn for the second quarter of 2023.
Coty’s sales and profits rise in Q4 and full year
Coty reported sales increased 16%
MAC launches new foundation
MAC has launched a new foundation, with a focus on skincare properties
Prada launches beauty line
L'Oréal has launched a beauty line for the Prada brand
Coty to expand Marc Jacobs license to beauty
Coty has expanded its license agreement with fashion brand Marc Jacobs to include
Rituals opens new store at Haikou International Duty Free Complex
Rituals Cosmetics has opened a new store at Haikou
Amyris files for bankruptcy
Biotech company Amyris has filed for bankruptcy.
IFF names Casper Vroemen as Chief R&D and Sustainability Officer
IFF has named Casper Vroemen to succeed Gregory Yep as Chief R&D and Sustainability Officer.
Estée Lauder Companies sales fall 10% in fiscal 2023
Estée Lauder Companies' (ELC) net sales fell 10% to $15.91bn
Farfetch confirms it will shut beauty
E-commerce company Farfetch Group has officially confirmed that it is exiting beauty,
Coty renews license agreement with adidas
Beauty company Coty Inc. has renewed its long-term license agreement with sporting goods brand adidas.
YSL launches new men’s fragrance
L'Oréal has launched a major new men’s fragrance for YSL called MYSLF.
Oh My Cream to add sexual wellness brands to line-up
French retailer Oh My Cream is to begin selling a range of products dedicated to sexual wellness this month.
Macy’s names Massimo Magni as Chief Customer and Digital Officer
Macy’s has named Massimo Magni Chief Customer
CVC Capital Partners said to be considering taking Douglas public
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is said to be considering an initial public offering (IPO)