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L’Oréal doubles down on innovation amid 2025 sales shortfall
Industry buzz
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal announced on Thursday, February 12, a 4.4% decline in net profit to EUR 6.13 billion (about USD 7.3...
Cosme Tokyo 2026: 10 beauty launches shaping the industry pipeline
Markets & trends
Cosme Tokyo, Japan’s largest retail cosmetics trade fair, held its 14th edition from 14–16 January 2026 as part of Cosme Week Tokyo at...
Hermès sales rise despite US tariffs and currency headwinds, beauty lags behind
Industry buzz
French luxury house Hermès reported on Thursday, February 12, an increase in 2025 sales even though it faced steep US tariffs and a weak...
Ex-Lululemon and Sephora Calvin McDonald returns to beauty as Wella CEO
Industry buzz
The hair and nail care group behind Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, OPI, ghd, Nioxin and Clairol has appointed former...
Unilever profits edge up in 2025, but headwinds loom in 2026
Industry buzz
Unilever announced on Thursday, February 12, a modest increase in annual profits following the separation of its ice cream business....
Two winning creations for TNT Group at the PCD Innovation Awards 2026
Industry buzz
TNT Group has contributed to the success of two products honored with a PCD Innovation Award at Paris Packaging Week 2026. Chanel’s...
Rissmann: A magnetic-free click closure for a sustainable luxury gift box
Industry buzz
At Paris Packaging Week, the German manufacturer showcased a new gift box concept that combines the advantages of its Slide & Click...
The Luxe Pack and MakeUp shows return to Los Angeles on March 4–5, 2026
Industry buzz
Luxe Pack Los Angeles and MakeUp in LosAngeles are once again joining forces to deliver a unique B2B experience for cosmetics makers and...
How Gen Z is transforming Brazil’s fragrance market
Markets & trends
A survey commissioned by Brazilian brand Phyto Parfums shows that two out of three young Brazilians switch perfumes depending on the...
Instacart partners with Lush for same-day delivery across North America
Industry buzz
The cosmetics brand has sealed a partnership with the grocery delivery app to offer same-day delivery in as fast as one hour from 250...
