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L’Oréal doubles down on innovation amid 2025 sales shortfall
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal announced on Thursday, February 12, a 4.4% decline in net profit to EUR 6.13 billion (about USD 7.3...
Hermès sales rise despite US tariffs and currency headwinds, beauty lags behind
French luxury house Hermès reported on Thursday, February 12, an increase in 2025 sales even though it faced steep US tariffs and a weak...
Ex-Lululemon and Sephora Calvin McDonald returns to beauty as Wella CEO
The hair and nail care group behind Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, OPI, ghd, Nioxin and Clairol has appointed former...
Unilever profits edge up in 2025, but headwinds loom in 2026
Unilever announced on Thursday, February 12, a modest increase in annual profits following the separation of its ice cream business....
Two winning creations for TNT Group at the PCD Innovation Awards 2026
TNT Group has contributed to the success of two products honored with a PCD Innovation Award at Paris Packaging Week 2026. Chanel’s...
Rissmann: A magnetic-free click closure for a sustainable luxury gift box
At Paris Packaging Week, the German manufacturer showcased a new gift box concept that combines the advantages of its Slide & Click...
The Luxe Pack and MakeUp shows return to Los Angeles on March 4–5, 2026
Luxe Pack Los Angeles and MakeUp in LosAngeles are once again joining forces to deliver a unique B2B experience for cosmetics makers and...
Instacart partners with Lush for same-day delivery across North America
The cosmetics brand has sealed a partnership with the grocery delivery app to offer same-day delivery in as fast as one hour from 250...
dsm-firmenich accelerates Middle East expansion with a new creative lab in Riyadh
The fragrance and beauty ingredients company is expanding its Middle East presence with the launch of Po ONE Lab, a new fine fragrance...
Véronique Courtois named head of LVMH’s beauty division
French luxury goods giant LVMH announced on Monday, February 9, two new additions to the executive committee overseeing the group’s...
