Companies & industry
After a difficult year, Schwan Cosmetics aims to return to growth in 2026
Following a slight decline in sales in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2025, the German group’s cosmetics division is...
Retail: After a challenging year, Douglas sets its sights on the Middle East
Europe’s number one premium beauty retailer closed financial year 2024/25 with sales up +2.8%, in line with previsions. After a strong...
Mane accelerates in the Middle East with new regional headquarters in Dubai
After 20 years of presence in the Middle East, the Mane Group has strengthened its footprint with the inauguration of a new regional...
Fiabila USA: New Jersey’s nail lacquer powerhouse
Since its founding in 2001, the subsidiary of the Fiabila Group has firmly established itself as the nail lacquer leader in the U.S....
Cosmetics suppliers: small series, big challenges
As companies increasingly seek agility and young independent brands keep emerging, cosmetics contractors often have to cope with more...
“The microbiome is reshaping beauty,” says Marie Drago, founder of Gallinée
Launched in London in 2016, Gallinée will celebrate its tenth anniversary next year. In under a decade, the brand has become a leading...
“We have made customized cosmetics a reality,” Marie Mignon, Prose
Creating truly personalized hair and skincare products tailored to each individual’s preferences, needs, and lifestyle has long seemed...
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...
