Industry buzz
Canadian Cosmetic Cluster launches awards focused on industry opportunities
The Canadian Cosmetic Cluster has launched the inaugural Canadian Cosmetic Cluster Awards, an international program designed to recognize...
LVMH sales edge higher boosted by Sephora and jewelry, despite fashion slide
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, said on Monday, October 13, its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in...
Perfume and AI: Berlin Packaging and Ininum win award at Luxe Pack Monaco
The packaging solution developed by Berlin Packaging for Ininum’s AI-powered smart perfume device won a Formes de Luxe Award in the...
Inflexion takes minority stake in French green nail polish brand Manucurist
The French nail polish and nail care brand has signed an agreement with Inflexion, a European private equity firm specializing in...
AS Watson Group appoints Katinka Ruikes as Managing Director of Kruidvat Belgium
Hong Kong-based health and beauty retailer has announced the appointment of Katinka Ruikes as Managing Director of Kruidvat Belgium,...
Bluemercury appoints Stacie Borteck Dattner as Head of Merchandising
The luxury beauty retailer has announced Stacie Borteck Dattner as its upcoming Vice President/General Merchandise Manager,...
Football and beauty: L’Oréal enters the Paris Saint-Germain sponsorship arena
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has become a sponsor of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) through 2028, in a partnership aimed at promoting “a...
Estée Lauder appoints ex-L’Oréal Gaétane Baudry to lead Bobbi Brown
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Gaétane Baudry as Senior Vice President / Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown, effective October...
Boots sold to Canada’s Wittington in USD 8.9 billion takeover deal
UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots is set to be acquired by the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family, whose UK arm is the...
South Korea launches ’K-brand’ scheme to fight counterfeits
South Korea’s president said on Wednesday, October 7, the country is taking steps to protect its booming cultural cache, launching a new...
