cosnova opens French subsidiary based in Paris
Germany-based cosnova Beauty has opened a French subsidiary, based in Paris. The company is planning to grow...July 17, 2018
Sephora said to be launching in Korea in 2019
LVMH-owned beauty chain Sephora is said to be gearing up for a launch in South Korea next...July 10, 2018
Dior launches apartment focused on fragrance
Dior (LVMH) has opened an apartment on Paris’ Place Vendôme to bring together what it calls a...July 2, 2018
Foreo boosts travel-retail presence
Swedish beauty device brand Foreo has added 30 new travel retailers since January 2018, with major airports...June 29, 2018
Avon implements digital changes, creates new global sales team
Direct seller Avon Products has launched an interactive, digital brochure as part of a move to develop...June 28, 2018
Google invests $550m in JD.com
Google is to invest $550m in cash in Chinese e-commerce company JD.com. Google and JD say the...June 18, 2018
Amazon said to be looking to enter Brazil’s beauty market with new platform
Amazon is reportedly in talks with Brazilian cosmetics companies including Grupo Boticário and Natura Cosméticos, to sell...June 15, 2018
Luxe Brands signs fragrance deal with Nicki Minaj
Beauty company Luxe Brands has inked a fragrance partnership with American hip-hop star Nicki Minaj. Minaj’s previous...June 15, 2018
Amorepacific hosts AP Innovation Day
South Korea’s Amorepacific Group held its first beauty innovation event at its new Seoul, South Korea headquarters...June 14, 2018
Unilever & prestige beauty
An analysis of Unilever’s strategy to boost its prestige beauty business Over the past three years, Unilever...June 13, 2018
Chanel to open Coco Game Club pop-up on Paris rooftop
Chanel is set to mix make-up and video games with its Coco Game Club pop-up event in...June 8, 2018
Firmenich inks joint venture with naturals supplier Nelixia
At its cocktail party last night at the World Perfumery Congress (WPC) taking place in Nice, Firmenich...June 6, 2018
Dufry expands footprint in the cruise channel
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has signed a string of new contracts expanding its presence in the cruise...May 30, 2018
L’Oréal inks fragrance and beauty license with Valentino
French group L’Oréal has signed a long-term, global license agreement with Italian luxury fashion brand Valentino for...May 28, 2018
L’Oréal’s Agon talks digital at Viva Tech
L’Oréal chairman and ceo Jean-Paul Agon highlighted the importance of digital for the French group and the...May 25, 2018
IFF partners with Amkiri’s visual fragrance technology
US-based flavor and fragrance company IFF has partnered with Israel-based start-up Amkiri, which claims to have developed...May 24, 2018
Euroitalia signs fragrance license with Dsquared2
Italy-based Euroitalia has signed a fragrance license with fashion house Dsquared2. Euroitalia’s first fragrance for the brand...May 23, 2018
Designer Parfums acquires Playboy license
UK-based Designer Parfums has acquired the fragrance license of American lifestyle brand Playboy. Playboy has a strong...May 22, 2018
Fragrance company Scentbird raises $18.6m in funding
Subscription-based fragrance company Scentbird has raised $18.6m in a series A funding round. The company says it...May 18, 2018
Kao restructures cosmetics portfolio
Japan’s Kao Corporation has restructured its cosmetics portfolio, part of a strategy to boost its position in...May 18, 2018
Spotlight on Moroccanoil
This year marks a major milestone for Moroccanoil, with the brand celebrating its 10th anniversary and launching...May 17, 2018
L’Oréal to present digital beauty experiences at Viva Technology Paris
L’Oréal says it will present what it calls The New Beauty Experience, or how digital technology will...May 17, 2018
Estée Lauder names Grace Elizabeth global brand ambassador
The Estée Lauder brand has signed American model Grace Elizabeth as its new global ambassador. Elizabeth will...May 16, 2018
Mavive expands portfolio
Italian company Mavive will pursue its strategy of expanding its portfolio of brands this year. In the...May 16, 2018
Guerlain launches pop-up store at Le Bon Marché
Guerlain (LVMH) has opened a pop-up store based on its Guerlain Parfumeur retail concept in Paris department...May 16, 2018
Designer Parfums acquires Cerruti 1881 license
UK-based Designer Parfums has acquired the fragrance license of Italian fashion brand Cerruti 1881. The license was...May 16, 2018
Lush Cosmetics to close Brazil business
Lush Cosmetics is to close its retail and manufacturing business in Brazil, due to difficulties in operating...May 16, 2018
The Hut Group secures £600m credit facility to fund expansion
UK-based health and beauty online company The Hut Group (THG) has obtained £600m ($807m) credit facility from...May 15, 2018
Beiersdorf partners with Chinese e-commerce cross-border company NetEase Kaola
German consumer goods group Beiersdorf has inked a partnership with Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform NetEase Kaola. The...May 15, 2018
L’Oréal launches employee share ownership plan
L’Oréal is to launch its first employee share ownership plan in a bid to motivate staff. The...May 15, 2018