Markets & trends
Trump tariffs and the cosmetics industry: the current landscape
The United States is the world’s second-largest exporter of cosmetic products, following France. For over 30 years, the American...
Gen Z redefines perfume and its use on social media
The group Semantiweb, an expert in social media listening and consumer intelligence, examined the spontaneous conversations between...
U.S. prestige beauty sales rose 7% in 2024 to $33.9 billion, says Circana
Once again, sales in the prestige beauty segment outpaced those in the mass in the U.S. in 2024, with 7 percent growth, compared to 3...
Trade shows: Five beauty trends spotted at Cosme Tokyo 2025
The 2025 edition of Cosme Tokyo took place from 15th to 17th January as part of Cosme Week Tokyo, which also features Cosme Tech...
UK beauty retail to see ’notable growth and transformation’ in 2025
The UK beauty retail market will continue to develop this year, entering a transformative phase defined by dedicated and experience-led...
Strategy: Pop-up stores become a key component of perfume launches
Fragrance, personal care and make-up launches are increasingly supported by the opening of pop-up stores. Whether the aim is to generate...
France sets new record for cosmetic exports, fueled by strong perfume sales
French cosmetic exports broke a new record in 2024, reaching a value of 22.5 billion euros, an annual increase of +6.8%. While France,...
Brazil: imports of Chinese cosmetics surged by 47% last year
The global cosmetics market is evolving rapidly with an influx of new players. While France, the United States, and Germany remain the...
Gen X leads in beauty spending, but Millennials are next, finds Nielsen IQ
The respective weight of generations X and Y in cosmetic product purchases is expected to overlap by 2034, according to a joint study by...
UK mass retailers Tesco, Boots and M&S post record holiday season sales
The UK’s mass retail giants have reported excellent year-end results. While Boots’ December results are yet to be announced, Black Friday...
