L’Occitane FY2020 Q3 sales bolstered by festive period
L’Occitane has reported growth of 6.3 percent in FY2020 Q3, attributed in part to strong sales online and offline during the festive period.
Fashion brand Ted Baker expands into beauty market with first cosmetics range
Fashion and lifestyle brand Ted Baker has made its first foray into the beauty world with the launch of its new cosmetics line, named With Ted.
L’Occitane sets up fund to support ecosystems at risk
L’Occitane has announced the creation of a fund dedicated to supporting ecosystems in the wake of natural disasters, such as forest fires.
Cult Beauty to host Glow Recipe pop-up in London
Cult Beauty has announced that it will be hosting a pop up for cult K-beauty brand Glow Recipe in London next month.
The Birkin of lipstick: Hermes poised to reveal refillable lipstick
Luxury brand Hermes is poised to launch a line of lipstick, according to a report published by The Cut.
Beiersdorf remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2020 despite another quarter of growth slowdown
Beiersdorf has stated it remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2020 despite another quarter of slowing sales for its skincare and adhesives unit, according to a report by Reuters.
Dior looks to wellness market, and Gisele Bundchen, to promote $152 serum
Dior has launched a new marketing campaign for its Dior Capture Totale product, which sees model Gisele Bündchen promote the benefits of self-care and a wellness routine.
Net-a-Porter adds beauty category to Net Sustain program
Net-a-Porter has expanded its Net Sustain platform, adding 27 beauty brands to the site – expanding its reach beyond fashion for the first time and, together with 45 new fashion labels, bringing the total number of marques available to 100.
PZ Cussons appoints Emergent to boost Amazon sales
PZ Cussons has bought in Threepipe-owned Emergent to help drive sales on Amazon, according to an article published by Holmes Report.
McLaren announces multi-year partnership with Unilever
McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year technical partnership with Unilever, starting in the 2020 Formula 1 season.
John Lewis unveils male make-up counter
John Lewis is said to be the first high street store to cut the ribbon on a make-up counter aimed expressly at the male market, according to a report published by The Times.
LVMH appoints new Environmental Development Director
LVMH has named Helene Valade as its new Environmental Development Director, according to a report published by WWD.
Beiersdorf and Insilico Medicine Employ AI Technology in skin research
Beiersdorf has teamed up with artificial intelligence expert Insilico Medicine with a view to discovering novel, safe bioactive ingredients for a specific skin indication at an unparalleled pace, which will serve as the basis for developing appropriate skin care products.
Clarins to open sensory-rich Paris pop-up
Clarins is gearing up to open the doors of another pop-up space in Paris later this month, according to a report published by Campaign.
L’Oréal moves HQ to trendy White City, London
L’Oréal has announced that it will move its headquarters to the White City district of London, once its Hammersmith rental lease runs out in 2023.
Kiko Milano eyes Indian expansion with 4-5 store openings planned for 2020
Kiko Milano is looking to extend its foothold in the Indian market and is set to open a further 4-5 stores across the country during 2020, according to a report by Indian Retailer.
Chanel experiments with novel fragrance formats
Chanel has bought out a duo of novel formats for its Chance scent, according to a report published by HypeBae.
Fund Manager Nick Train buys shares in PZ Cussons; first UK acquisition in nine years
Fund Manager Nick Train has acquired UK-listed shares in soap maker PZ Cussons – his first acquisition in the UK for nine years, according to a report by Portfolio Advisor.
Douglas lays groundwork for possible IPO
German retailer Douglas has been setting the groundwork for a future IPO through strong online sales growth, however, the decision is said to lie with owners CVC Capital, according to a report by Reuters.
L’Oréal ordered to pay Olaplex $14 million to cover lawyer costs in IP lawsuit
L’Oréal has been ordered to pay Olaplex approximately $14 million to cover costs incurred in its successful lawsuit against the French beauty giant regarding copied hair bonded technology, according to Reuters.
Beiersdorf reaches climate milestone: all sites to use 100% renewable energy by 2019 end
Beiersdorf has announced that it is to hit a climate milestone, with all its sites to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2019 end.
Dior launches 3D AR Instagram filter as part of holiday campaign
Dior has launched an augmented reality Instagram filter to showcase its 2020 Holiday Make-Up collection, according to Mobile Marketer.
Unilever shares slump, with sales gain set to fall below guidance
Unilever has witnessed a slump with stock falling as much as 6.6 percent in Amsterdam this week, with analysts stating the fall likely implies the company’s Q4 growth will be its weakest in more than a decade, according to Bloomberg.
Croda names Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director as Alan Ferguson retires
Croda has announced the appointment of John Ramsey as a Non-Executive Director, effective January 1, 2020, replacing Alan Ferguson who is due to retire in April. Existing Board Member and Chair of the Renumeration Committee, Helena Ganczakowski will take on the role of Senior Independent Director.
Firmenich signs UN Global Compact Action Platform
Firmenich has become the first industry player to sign the United Nations Global Compact Action Platform for Decent Work in Global Supply Chains.
PZ Cussons CEO retires as 1H revenue and profit decline
PZ Cussons has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Alex Kanellis will retire from the company, effective January 31, 2020.
Walgreens Boots Alliance and McKesson to create JV
Walgreens Boots Alliance and McKesson Corporation have signed an agreement to create a joint venture that will combine their respective pharmaceutical wholesale business in Germany.
L’Oréal and Prada enter into long-term licensing agreement
L’Oréal and Prada have entered into a long-term licensing agreement, which will see the development of luxury beauty products for the Prada brand effecting 1 January, 2021.
Quadpack and Sulapac enter into agreement for production of sustainable cosmetics packaging
THE WHAT? Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack has entered into an agreement with sustainable materials manufacturer Sulapac to provide microplastic-free packaging. THE DETAILS Quadpack has becomes the ‘Preferred Global Cosmetics Packaging Partner’ in Sulapac’s...
göt2b signs two-year brand partnership with Jersey Shore’s DJ Pauly D
Henkel-owned brand göt2b has signed a two-year brand partnership with reality star and musician DJ Pauly D.
Dior recognises Kanak tribe’s contribution to cosmetic science
Dior is said to have reached a ‘confidential’ agreement with the Kanak tribe, recognising their role in the discovery of six extracts from plants native to their New Caledonian territory, according to a report published by ABC.
Trending now: Chanel logo nails
Chanel has started a new craze for nails emblazoned with its famous logo after models walking in the Metiers d’Art 2019/20 show sported manicures featuring the famous ‘double C’, according to a report published by Vogue.
Coty pulls Bourjois make-up brand from UK market
Coty has announced that its Bourjois make-up brand will no longer be sold in the UK, according to various reports.
Dior goes big on men’s make-up for runway show
Dior Make-up Creative Director, Peter Philips created a bold look for the brand’s latest menswear show in Miami, according to a report published by Harpers Bazaar.
L’Occitane’s Obratori incubator buys stake in Le Rouge Francais
L’Occitane’s incubator, Obratori has purchased a minority stake in vegan lipstick brand, Le Rouge Français, according to a report published by WWD.
Instagram launches in-store pop-up shop within Selfridges
Social media site Instagram has launched an in-store pop-up within Selfridges, London called The Instagram Edit.
Lancôme names Stuart Leitch as new President
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has appointed Stuart Leitch as new brand President, effective 1st Jan, 2020, according to a report by WWD.com.
Lancôme opens Paris-based flagship store
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme has opened a new flagship store in Paris, with the store said to channel “Lancôme’s world of happiness” across two floors.
Schwan Cosmetics partners with Revieve to provide personalised beauty experience
Schwan Cosmetics has teamed up with beauty technology leader Revieve in a partnership that sees the two companies bring a high level of personalisation into the customer experience.
Unilever brings former Revlon exec on board in leadership reshuffle
Unilever has made a series of changes to its Leadership Executive due to the retirement of Amanda Sourry, President, Unilever North America.
Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies to ‘revolutionise the cosmetics industry’ with strategic partnership
Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT) have announced the establishment of a strategic partnership.
‘Together we’ll be a next-gen men’s care platform’: Harry’s UK GM on Edgewell deal
The UK GM of Harry’s, Matt Hiscock, has revealed that the company plans to create the ‘next generation of men’s care platform’ with its soon-to-be owner Edgewell Personal Care, according to a report published by The Drum.
Mohecan launches on Amazon
Male make-up line Mohecan has launched on Amazon, according to a report published by the Irish Examiner.
Cosmetic Creations to double in size after €7.5 million investment
Irish contract manufacturer, Cosmetic Creations is gearing up to expand its operations across Mayo and Cork, Ireland, after it received a €7.5 million cash injection from investors, according to a report published by the Irish Times.
Court of Justice opinion says Amazon is not infringing Coty’s trademark
An advisor to the European Court of Justice, Manuel Campos Sanchez-Bordona, Advocate General, has issued an opinion in the ongoing battle between Amazon and Coty, according to a report published by Nasdaq.
British Beauty Council calls for independent body to investigate industry bullying claims
The British Beauty Council has called for an independent body to be set up in order to investigate mounting claims of bullying in the industry, according to the BBC.
SkinCeuticals’ CUSTOM D.O.S.E named on TIME’s annual 100 Best Inventions list
SkinCeuticals’ CUSTOM D.O.S.E personalized skincare technology has been named on the Time annual list of the 100 Best Inventions.
Quadpack makes debut on Euronext Growth stock exchange
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack has made its debut on the Euronext Growth stock exchange in a move which is hoped to raise funding to further the company’s growth plans.
Harvey Nichols Co-COO announces departure
Co-Chief Operating Officer of UK-based department store Harvey Nichols, Daniela Rinaldi is leaving the company, according to a report published by Drapers.
LVMH closes Tiffany deal for US$16 billion
LVMH has announced that it has agreed to acquire Tiffany for US$16.2 billion, its largest deal ever.
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