Instacart adds ChatGPT for more personalized shopping
Grocery technology company Instacart has begun rolling out a search tool using AI bot ChatGPT. The...June 2, 2023
L’Oréal fund invests in US biotech
L’Oréal’s venture capital fund BOLD has made a minority investment in US-based biotech company Debut. Debut...June 1, 2023
Macy’s Q1 sales fall on weaker consumer demand
US-based retailer Macy’s sales for the first quarter fell 7% to $5bn, as consumer demand weakened from...June 1, 2023
Puig to be naming partner of the first Women’s America’s Cup
The America’s Cup trophy Spanish company Puig is to be the global sponsor of the 37th America’s...June 1, 2023
Selva Ventures gets backing from Unilever’s venture capital arm
Selva Ventures, a venture capital firm, has closed a $34m funding round, with backing from Unilever Ventures...June 1, 2023
Shiseido launches summer campaign in Hainan
Shiseido Travel Retail launched a summer campaign for the SHISEIDO brand in Hainan through a collaboration...June 1, 2023
Moodify unveils AI-based fragrance reformulation software
Moodify odor map Israel-based scent tech company Moodify has launched an AI-based software, which it says...May 30, 2023
Printemps looks to break codes with revamped Deauville store
The beauty area at the revamped Printemps store in Deauville, France French department store Printemps re-opened...May 30, 2023
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Douglas sales up 19.3% in second quarter
German retailer Douglas saw a 19.3% increase in sales to €858.5m for the second quarter of 2023....May 30, 2023
This Week in Beauty May 22-26, 2023
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...May 26, 2023
Dufry unveils new haute parfumerie concept
Dufry’s new haute parfumerie concept in Zurich Airport Swiss travel retailer Dufry has launched a new...May 26, 2023
Ulta Beauty Q1 sales up 12.3% as market growth moderates
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty’s sales in the first quarter rose 12.3% to $2.63bn, on the back of...May 26, 2023
One World Duty Free and Port City Colombo to open Sri Lanka’s first downtown duty-free store
One World Duty Free Founder and CEO Keira Zhang and Priyath B Wickrama, Director General & Commission...May 25, 2023
Chanel sees double-digit growth in 2022
Chanel’s eco-focused line N°1 de Chanel Chanel said it saw another year of record high sales...May 25, 2023
E.l.f. Beauty sales surge
Make-up brand e.l.f. Beauty saw sales in the fourth quarter surge 78% to $187.4m. Net income for...May 25, 2023
Puig names Marc Toulemonde President of its Derma division
Puig has appointed Marc Toulemonde as President of its Derma division Puig has appointed Marc Toulemonde...May 24, 2023
Sandbridge Capital invests in r.e.m beauty
Courtesy of r.e.m. beauty R.e.m. beauty, the brand founded by singer and actress Ariana Grande, has secured...May 23, 2023
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BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty RETAIL INSIGHTS Selfridge’s new haircare...May 23, 2023
LVMH names new Omnichannel & Data Officer
LVMH has appointed Gonzague de Pirey Chief Omnichannel & Data Officer LVMH has appointed Gonzague de...May 23, 2023
Symrise inaugurates Shanghai center
Ribbon cutting at The Little Red House: (from left to right) Symrise Deputy President of Fragrance Ricardo...May 22, 2023
dsm-firmenich names new perfumery & beauty president
dsm-firmenich has appointed Emmanuel Butstraen as President of its Perfumery & Beauty business Flavor and fragrance...May 22, 2023
LANEIGE launches in the Middle East
Korea-based Amorepacific is forging ahead with the international expansion of LANEIGE, with the launch of the...May 22, 2023
Shiseido transfers pharmaceutical business to Japanese subsidiary
Shiseido’s Japan subsidiary has taken over Shiseido’s Pharmaceutical business through a company split in a bid to...May 22, 2023
This Week in Beauty May 15-19, 2023
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...May 19, 2023
Bath & Body Works expands men’s & haircare
US-based brand and retailer Bath & Body Works (BBW) is to expand its men’s business into grooming...May 19, 2023
YSL Beauté launches Or Rouge in Hainan
L’Oréal has launched Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s new Or Rouge premium skincare range in Hainan travel retail...May 18, 2023
Mugler launches pop-up at CDG Paris
Mugler (L’Oréal) has launched its first pop-up at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris to mark...May 17, 2023
dsm-firmenich names Chief Sustainability Officer
dsm-firmenich has appointed Katharina Stenholm as Chief Sustainability Officer Flavor and fragrance company dsm-firmenich has appointed...May 17, 2023
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BW Confidential’s newsletter on the latest retail & tech trends in beauty RETAIL INSIGHTS Online retailers are...May 16, 2023