Industry buzz
Grolman to distribute Taiyo’s PEG-free solubilisers and emulsifiers in Europe
The German-headquartered distributor of speciality ingredients has signed an exclusive agreement with Japanese cosmetic additives...
Sephora to exit South Korea after more than 4 years in the country
In a statement posted on Sephora Korea’s social media accounts, the LVMH-owned prestige beauty retailer said it would gradually terminate...
Amorepacific’s Innisfree introduces complete rebrand to U.S. market
The vegan skincare Korean brand, known for its expertise in Green Tea skincare science, is relaunching its ranges, introducing new logo,...
Prestige retailer Douglas Group shares drop after stock market return
Europe’s leading prestige beauty retailer, Douglas Group, suffered a disappointing stock market return on Thursday March 21 in Frankfurt....
Swedish pharmacy chain limits sales of skincare products to minors
One of Sweden’s main pharmacy chains, Apotek Hjartat, said Thursday it was limiting sales of certain skincare products to those under 15...
IFF names Ana Paula Mendonça President of its Scent division
IFF has announced the appointment of Ana Paula Mendonça as president of its Scent division, effective April 1, 2024. Simon Herriott,...
Fashion designer Dries Van Noten to step down
The feted Belgian designer Dries Van Noten will step down as creative director of his fashion label this summer, he announced today....
dsm-firmenich increases its production capacity for perfumery ingredients
dsm-firmenich has inaugurated two production plants in Castets, southwestern France, for the production of perfumery ingredients. The...
AS Watson Group appoints co-managing directors of Watsons China
AS Watson Group has appointed Fred Chan and Vivian Nie as Co-Managing Directors of Watsons China, succeeding Kulvinder Birring, current...
Pochet Group and Koa Glass to pool their development and production capacities
France’s Pochet Group and Japan’s Koa Glass have announced the signing of a strategic partnership to share their glass expertise and pool...
