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ScentFest SF 2026: San Francisco debuts a new model for niche fragrance events
Companies & industry
The inaugural ScentFest SF demonstrated the growing appetite for a new kind of fragrance gathering — one where brands, professionals, and...
Venaig Solinhac takes the helm of Pierre Fabre’s Dermo-Cosmetics business
Industry buzz
France-headquartered dermo-cosmetics group Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of former Kenvue executive Venaig...
Chinese robotics companies are poised to transform the industry
Innovation & new products
Robots sorting parcels and serving fried chicken enthralled visitors at a robotics expo in Beijing, China, where hundreds of companies...
Oriflame CEO transition: Kenneth Benaim Campbell succeeds Anna Malmhake
Industry buzz
The beauty company founded in Sweden in 1967 has announced the appointment of Kenneth Benaim Campbell as Chief Executive Officer. Mr....
Frasers Group seals acquisition of UK department store chain Harvey Nichols
Companies & industry
British retail giant Frasers Group has acquired luxury retailer Harvey Nichols for an undisclosed amount, gaining control of six UK...
Brazil’s O Boticário launches its Perfumery Club in Grasse, France
Industry buzz
Brazilian beauty brand O Boticário chose the cradle of modern perfumery to host the inaugural edition of its Clube da Perfumaria...
Beauty retailer Douglas to ramp up digital investment as Q3 profits tumble
Industry buzz
Germany-headquartered beauty chain retailer Douglas said its business performance in the third quarter of the financial year 2025/2026...
Olivier Echaudemaison, iconic Guerlain makeup creative, dies at 84
Industry buzz
He enhanced the beauty of Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. French makeup artist Olivier Echaudemaison, a former creative...
BASF launches Tinosorb S UV filter in the United States following FDA approval
Ingredients & formulation
The manufacturer of personal care ingredients has announced the U.S. availability of Bemotrizinol (BEMT), marketed under the company’s...
BornToStandOut unveils Dirty Rice, Olivier Cresp’s new niche fragrance creation
Industry buzz
The Korean niche fragrance house BornToStandOut is expanding its portfolio with Dirty Rice, a new creation by master perfumer Olivier...
