Industry buzz
Dove launches a body wash with a smart label that detects very hot water
In Canada, Dove provides hot shower enthusiasts with packaging featuring a smart label that alerts them when the water temperature is too...
Joan Pere Jiménez to succeed Laurent Mercier as Eurofragance CEO in 2026
Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance announced on Friday, February 14, the appointment of Joan Pere Jiménez as chief executive officer,...
Beauty retail: Douglas reports 5.8% rise in year-end sales
The leading prestige beauty retailer in Europe saw a 5.8% increase in sales (+5.3% like-for-like) in the last quarter of 2024, marking...
Ali Goldstein appointed as President, Head of Acquisitions for L’Oréal USA
French beauty giant L’Oréal Groupe announced on Thursday, February 13, the appointment of Ali Goldstein as President of Acquisitions for...
Unilever announces profit slump on Russia exit and restructuring costs
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday, February 13, announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other...
Shiseido posts net loss in 2024 amid China consumption turmoil
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido reported a net loss of 10.8 billion yen (about USD 71 million) for 2024, mostly due to a slump in sales...
Syensqo and Bota Bio partner to develop biomimetic ingredients for hair care
Syensqo and Bota Bio have entered into a strategic five-year partnership to develop a high-performance innovative bio-based protein...
L’Oréal confirmed acquiring a minority stake in luxury perfume brand Amouage
Overshadowed by the buzz surrounding L’Oréal’s beauty partnership with fashion brand Jacquemus, the group’s investment in the Omani brand...
Geka presents first “Made in US” collection at MakeUp in Los Angeles 2025
The Geman-based manufacturer of application and packaging solutions for the beauty market Geka will unveil its latest collection of...
Coty: Sales drop 3% in Q2 despite strong fragrance performance
The U.S. cosmetics and fragrance group Coty announced on Monday, February 7, a 3% drop in its sales in the second quarter of its...
