Bornstein promoted at Sephora Americas
LVMH-owned Sephora Americas has promoted Julie Bornstein, formerly senior vice president Sephora digital to the position of...March 20, 2013
Dufry sales up in 2012
Swiss travel retailer Dufry reported a 2012 sales increase of 19.6% to CHF3.15bn ($3.34bn), with EBITDA for...March 20, 2013
Nuance acquires remainder of Turkish joint venture
Swiss travel retailer Nuance has acquired the remaining 18% stake in its joint venture with Turkish duty-free...March 20, 2013
Sephora launches in-store foundation tool
Sephora will launch its Sephora + Pantone Color Profile system (pictured) in France this summer, followed by...March 20, 2013
Russian perfumery chains
Russian perfumery chains BW Confidential analyzes the latest strategies from Russia’s main perfumery chains ...March 20, 2013
A trip to Bourjois’ new Paris boutique
Chanel-owned Bourjois opens a standalone boutique in Paris to mark the Parisian brand’s 150th anniversary Covering...March 20, 2013
Different Latitudes to launch niche boutique
French fragrance distribution and consulting company Different Latitudes is to open a niche “fragrance bar” in Paris’...March 20, 2013
Annick Goutal revamps store network
Fragrance brand Annick Goutal is revamping its store design and product packaging. The first redesigned boutiques in...March 20, 2013
Marionnaud launches natural line
Marionnaud launched a private-label natural skincare line, called Marionnaud Nature in March. The company claims that at...March 20, 2013
The potential of Brazilian travelers
Travel retail is capitalizing on the growing wanderlust of big-spending, luxury-hungry Brazilian travelers With a...March 1, 2013
CVS buys Onofre
US-based drugstore operator CVS Caremark is to make a foray into Brazil through the acquisition of pharmacy...February 21, 2013
Borletti & Qatari investors may buy Printemps
Deutsche Bank’s real estate division Rreef has entered into exclusive negotiations with the Borletti Group and Qatari...February 21, 2013
A trip to Penhaligon’s re-opened London flagship
UK-based fragrance brand Penhaligon’s re-opens its London flagship UK-based fragrance company Penhaligon’s re-opened its London flagship...February 20, 2013
Sephora launches biggest flagship store in China
Sephora opens its largest flagship store in China French retailer Sephora opened its largest flagship store...February 6, 2013
Douglas reports net loss for fiscal year
German retailer Douglas Group reported a net loss of €109.9m in its fiscal year ending September 30,...February 6, 2013
Boots launches new make-up tool
UK-based drugstore operator Boots has launched a new in-store make-up tool created in partnership with color technology...February 6, 2013
Caudalie’s first New York flagship
Caudalie opens its first New York flagship store French skincare brand Caudalie opened a flagship store...January 23, 2013
Selfridge’s launches No Noise campaign
UK department store Selfridge’s launched a “No Noise” campaign on January 11. The initiative, which runs until...January 23, 2013
Superdrug to launch new private-label range
UK-based retailer Superdrug is to launch a new private-label beauty brand called B. in February. The new...January 23, 2013
Walmart launches Drew Barrymore color line
US retail chain Walmart and beauty company Maesa have partnered to launch Flower, a color cosmetics line...January 23, 2013
Marionnaud launches app
France-based perfumery retailer Marionnaud has launched a smart phone app for its loyalty card holders. The free...January 23, 2013
A visit to Intelligent Nutrients first flagship store
Organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients puts the focus on high-tech services at its first flagship store ...January 9, 2013
Sephora opens first store in India
LVMH-owned perfumery chain Sephora has made its long-awaited foray into India. The chain opened its first store...January 9, 2013
Beauty Holding Three attains 96% of Douglas
Beauty Holding Three AG, the consortium composed of investment company Advent International and the Kreke family created...January 9, 2013
Galeries Lafayette may make bid for Printemps
French department store Galeries Lafayette is gearing up to make a purchase bid for Printemps, according to...January 9, 2013
Macy’s to close six stores
US department-store retailer Macy’s is to close six stores this spring, including one Bloomingdale’s location and five...January 9, 2013
Serge Louis Alvarez’s new Paris flagship
Serge Louis Alvarez steps up its consumer strategy with a new Paris flagship Little known outside...December 19, 2012
Nocibé makes acquisitions
French perfumery operator Nocibé has acquired nine perfumeries in southeastern France. Three of the perfumeries were Nocibé...December 19, 2012
Chanel teams up with Heinemann in Istanbul airport
French brand Chanel has teamed up with German travel retailer Heinemann and ATU Duty Free to create...December 19, 2012
Urban Retreat launches new in-store tool
UK retailer Urban Retreat has launched a new in-store tool called Beauty Touch. The tactile screen technology,...December 19, 2012