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Coty widens losses ahead of a “transition” year without Gucci
Industry buzz
U.S. cosmetics and fragrance group Coty, which recently announced the early transfer of its Gucci Beauty license to Kering and L’Oréal,...
Estée Lauder beats Q4 expectations as fragrance momentum fuels turnaround
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) exceeded market expectations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, ended June 30, with fragrance-led...
Packaging and packaging waste: new European regulations enter into force
Industry buzz
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force across the European Union on August 12, establishing a harmonised...
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...
