Companies & industry
Frasers Group seals acquisition of UK department store chain Harvey Nichols
British retail giant Frasers Group has acquired luxury retailer Harvey Nichols for an undisclosed amount, gaining control of six UK...
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will mark its 60th anniversary with a new layout
The flagship global cosmetics event will mark its 60th anniversary in Bologna, Italy, from March 18 to 21, 2027. On this occasion, the...
Symrise set to acquire Floral Concept to strengthen its fragrance division
The German beauty, fragrance, and flavor giant has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, a French...
Cosmetic 360 unveils "Regenerations" theme for 2026 edition
The international trade show dedicated to innovation in the fragrance and cosmetics industry will take place on October 14–15, 2026, at...
Interparfums reboots Annick Goutal with a return to its founding vision
A year after its acquisition by Interparfums, Annick Goutal is entering a new chapter. The fragrance house founded in 1981 is reclaiming...
“Longevity is a structural shift in beauty,” Vania Lacascade, Lancôme
With the recent launch of its Absolue Longevity MD skincare line, Lancôme is establishing skin longevity as a new standard in luxury...
Retail: CK Hutchison in talks to sell Marionnaud to David Konckier
More than 20 years after acquiring Marionnaud, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, the parent company of retail group AS Watson, is exploring a...
Aussie scalp care brand Straand expands into 800+ Boots and Priceline stores
Australian prebiotic scalp care brand Straand has secured major retail deals in the UK and Australia as part of a wider pharmacy-first...
TechnicoFlor steps up its growth with Grasse-based Azur Fragrances
The acquisition of the independent company strengthens TechnicoFlor’s expertise in fragrance creation, particularly in natural perfumes,...
Sébastien Viennot: "Europe plays a central role in Kao’s internationalization"
With operations in 140 countries, a portfolio of more than 80 brands, and global revenue of EUR 9 billion in 2025, the Japanese beauty...
