Avon targets $400m in cost cuts by 2021, to fund digital and brand modernization
Direct seller Avon Products unveiled its new Open Up Avon strategy today, during its 2018 Investor Day....September 21, 2018
Coach names Michael B Jordan as new face
The Coach brand has named actor and producer Michael B Jordan as the new face of its...September 21, 2018
L’Oréal invests in fund dedicated to tech projects in Africa
French group L’Oréal has invested in Partech Africa, an investment fund dedicated to tech projects in Africa....September 21, 2018
Nestlé to divest Skin Health, raising speculation over L’Oréal share
Nestlé’s said it would spin off or sell its Skin Health arm, sparking speculation that the Swiss...September 20, 2018
Avon to cut back US structure
Avon Products is to cut down its US structure through the sale of its offices in Rye,...September 20, 2018
Interparfums Inc forms partnership with IMG Models
Interparfums Inc subsidiary Interstellar Brands has formed a partnership with model agency IMG Models. Interstellar will develop...September 19, 2018
The Hut Group to open campus and content studio at Manchester Airport
UK-based e-commerce company The Hut Group (THG) has signed a deal to build a new business campus...September 17, 2018
Givaudan partners with ingredients company Synthite
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan has partnered with Indian company Synthite to develop natural ingredients for...August 30, 2018
B&S Group acquires majority stake in FragranceNet.com
Netherlands-based distributor B&S Group has reached an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in US online discount...August 30, 2018
Scentbird launches make-up pilot program
Subscription-based fragrance company Scentbird is adding make-up to its monthly service. Its new make-up pilot program will...August 16, 2018
Unilever inks logistics deal with JD.com
Unilever has partnered with Chinese company JD.com for logistics services in China. The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company...August 16, 2018
Douglas unveils brand revamp
German beauty retailer Douglas has invested a double-digit million euro amount in a brand revamp that encompasses...August 6, 2018
Henkel opens its first beauty care lab in the Middle East
German group Henkel has inaugurated its first beauty care laboratory in the Middle East. The new facility,...July 25, 2018
Beiersdorf invests in skin microbiome research company S-Biomedic
German group Beiersdorf has made an equity investment in Belgium-based life sciences company S-Biomedic, which is carrying...July 24, 2018
The Hut Group acquires translation company
UK-based health and beauty e-retailer The Hut Group (THG) has acquired translation company Language Connect. THG says...July 18, 2018
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