Industry buzz
Ulta Beauty raises full-year forecast as sales grew faster than expected in Q2
The U.S. beauty retailer raised its annual sales and profit forecast after reporting “better-than-expected profitability” in the second...
IFF to open a bioprospecting lab in the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
The producer of flavors, fragrances and food ingredients, is partnering with Reservas Votorantim — the green economy arm of Brazilian...
Tom Ford taps Tilda Swinton for Black Orchid Reserve Campaign
Tom Ford tapped actress Tilda Swinton — an Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement winner — to front the launch of...
Aptar Beauty Launches TSP: An all-plastic recyclable trigger spray pump
The manufacturer of dispensing systems introduces TSP (Trigger Spray Pump), a new full-plastic trigger spray pump designed to meet the...
Raw materials: Nigeria bans raw shea nut export to spur local industry growth
Nigeria has imposed a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts — a vital ingredient in the beauty and personal care industry — as...
Christian Stammkoetter to take over as head of Givaudan in March 2026
Swiss flavor, fragrance, and cosmetic ingredients manufacturer Givaudan announced on Wednesday, August 27, that it will be renewing its...
Pure Trade infuses Azzaro’s new travel collection with bold masculine codes
Serving as both a brand vehicle and a point-of-sale promotional tool and designed to accompany weekend getaways, Azzaro’s Corporate...
Moroccanoil expands U.S. footprint with Ulta Beauty launch
Moroccanoil is expanding its U.S. footprint with Ulta Beauty! As of August 24, the hair and body care brand is now available in 800 Ulta...
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...
