LG Household & Health Care invests $27m to boost Japan cosmetics presence
South Korean company LG Household & Health Care has injected KRW30bn ($26.6m) into its subsidiary Ginza Stefany...November 27, 2018
Perfumes y Diseño inks fragrance license with El Ganso
Spanish company Perfumes y Diseño has signed a fragrance license with Madrid-based fashion brand El Ganso. El...November 13, 2018
P&G restructures into six new business units
US-based Procter & Gamble (P&G) is to restructure the company through the creation of six new industry-based...November 8, 2018
Givaudan launches campaign with The Coveteur
Fragrance house Givaudan has teamed up with digital media company The Coveteur and communications agency Nike Communications...November 5, 2018
Coty signs agreement with Alibaba
US-based Coty has signed an agreement with Chinese online and retail company Alibaba. The deal covers several...November 2, 2018
Judge orders Deciem founder’s removal from company
An Ontario judge has ordered the removal of Deciem founder Brandon Truaxe as ceo and board member...October 15, 2018
Bogart to acquire retail group Distriplus
France-based beauty company Bogart Group is to acquire Distriplus Group, the number-two fragrance and cosmetics retailer in...October 12, 2018
L’Oréal France launches new organic brand La Provençale
L’Oréal France has launched a new organic skincare brand, La Provençale. Available exclusively for the French market,...October 8, 2018
L’Oreal China partners with Tmall for consumer insights
L’Oréal China is working with China-based Alibaba Group’s online shopping website Tmall.com to find new ways to...September 28, 2018
Cinquième Sens opens co-working space for perfumers in Paris
France-based fragrance company Cinquième Sens has opened a co-working space in Paris for budding perfumers and fragrance...September 26, 2018
L’Occitane launches cosmetics incubator in Marseille
L’Occitane Group has unveiled its new start-up incubator, Obratori. Located in Marseille, Obratori is open to French...September 26, 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
Dior rolls out ad campaign for Dior Rouge Ultra Rouge
Dior (LVMH) has released the ad campaign for its Dior Rouge Ultra Rouge range. Rolling out from...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
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
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
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
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
Dr Jart+ opens pop-up store in Paris
South Korean skincare brand Dr. Jart+ has launched a pop-up store in Paris. The Shake & Shot...May 13, 2018
Givenchy names Rooney Mara spokesperson
Givenchy Parfums (LVMH) has signed up American actress Rooney Mara as spokesperson for the launch of its...May 8, 2018
Shiseido unveils Ultimune pop-up at Changi
Japanese beauty brand Shiseido has unveiled a new pop-up store at Singapore’s Changi Airport to support the...May 6, 2018
O Boticário to enter the Middle East
Brazil-based brand O Boticário is to enter the Middle East this fall through a deal with Gulf...May 1, 2018