Companies & industry
Fragrance-only concept store shows big intention, say Boots execs
UK retail major Boots is betting on fragrances, with its recent fragrance-only concept store in London representing an important deep...
agnès b. reinvents its scent signature with Extend Beauty, Symrise, and Alnoor
After a long hiatus, agnès b. is returning to the world of perfumery. As early as 1987, the brand’s first fragrance, le b., debuted in...
ANJAC Health & Beauty acquires HCG to strengthens its nutraceuticals business
The French manufacturer of cosmetic products, medical devices, drugs, and food supplements, has completed the acquisition of Slovenia’s...
“Our strategy isn’t swayed by economic ups and downs,” says Interparfums CEO
With Solférino Paris, Interparfums unveils a new homage to the French capital, while consolidating its presence in the high-end perfume...
New premises and identity: IBG marks the next stage in its growth trajectory
The provider of turnkey cosmetic solutions has relocated its Paris headquarters to new, expanded premises. With a surface area three...
The Ordinary: “Our expansion into Brazil was a natural and essential step”
Approaching its tenth anniversary, the Canadian brand is debuting in Brazil exclusively at Sephora—and could soon open its own store in...
MiiN Cosmetics plans to expand to 200 stores across Europe by 2028
MiiN Cosmetics, a pioneer of K-beauty in Europe, is accelerating its expansion across the continent. Founded by Lilin Yang, the retailer...
Givaudan drives fine fragrance growth through creativity
Driven by excellent results over the past nine months 2025 (+18%), the perfume house aims to build on its achievements by banking on its...
"K-Beauty inspires us, we elevate it," Karine Melloul, MS Beautilab
Since taking over as CEO eighteen months ago, Karine Melloul has emphasized the company’s Franco-Swiss heritage and its unique hybrid...
French beauty leaders urge Brussels to boost the industry’s competitiveness
In response to mounting challenges facing their sector, several leaders from the French cosmetics industry submitted a set of regulatory...
