Industry buzz
Douglas Group posts steady Q3 growth and reaffirms 2024/25 outlook
European beauty retailer Douglas reported a 3.2% increase in third-quarter sales of its staggered 2024/25 financial year to EUR 1.0...
Beiersdorf’s Nivea debuts the first epigenetic serum for the mass market
Nivea is doubling down on its mission to bring high-tech skincare to everyone. After shaking up the market, last year, with a serum...
Gerresheimer to spin off moulded glass business ahead of sale
Following a comprehensive strategic review of its global business model, German packaging and medical equipment maker Gerresheimer has...
Makeup and Asia drive Intercos growth in the first half of 2025
The Italian cosmetics manufacturer, which surpassed the EUR 1 billion turnover milestone last year, continues to post strong growth in...
DKSH expands exclusive distribution agreement with Exsymol in South Korea
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Exsymol to South Korea. Through this...
Lumson expands its lineup with two new aluminum droppers
The Italian supplier of primary packaging for the beauty, fragrance and personal care markets recently expanded its portfolio with two...
Coty optimistic for 2026 after a difficult 2024/2025 financial year
The U.S. cosmetics and perfume group Coty expects to recover in 2006 after a difficult 2024/2025 financial year due to “headwinds.”...
Albéa acquires Amfora Packaging and strengthens its position in Latin America
In early August, the global leader in beauty and personal care packaging struck a deal to acquire Amfora Packaging, a Bogotá-based...
Estée Lauder posts sales slump for fiscal 2025, confident of rebound in 2026
On Wednesday, August 20, US cosmetics group Estée Lauder announced a heavy loss of $546 million in the fourth quarter of its 2025 fiscal...
Louis Vuitton enters the beauty race with ultra-luxury make-up line
Announced in March and eagerly anticipated ever since, the debut of La Beauté — Louis Vuitton’s first makeup line—sparked immediate...
