Europe
Former Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche takes the helm at Douglas
Germany-based Douglas Group has appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2026. The former Printemps...
Shiseido takes Shein to court in EUR 2.6 million distribution dispute
Shiseido is seeking more than EUR 2.6 million in damages from online retail giant Shein over the sale of its beauty products outside its...
AS Watson Group appoints Katinka Ruikes as Managing Director of Kruidvat Belgium
Hong Kong-based health and beauty retailer has announced the appointment of Katinka Ruikes as Managing Director of Kruidvat Belgium,...
Italy’s beauty retail chain Pinalli acquired by Borletti Group
The investment firm Borletti, which owns the Lafarmacia pharmacy chain (Hippocrates Holding) and fashion brands including True Religion,...
Showroomprivé remains loss-making as H1 2026 sales decline
Showroomprivé (SRP Groupe) reported a net loss of approximately EUR 23 million in the first half of 2026, while revenue declined 9.1%...
Space NK names Emma Simpson-Scott CEO as Andy Lightfoot steps down
British prestige beauty retailer Space NK has announced the appointment of Emma Simpson Scott as Chief Executive Officer, effective...
London Packaging Week reveals 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards
The event, taking place at Excel London on September 16-17, 2026, has unveiled the 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards,...
EU small-parcels tax cuts import volumes from Asian platforms
The European Union appears to be seeing the first effects of its new levy on low-value imports. Since its introduction, the tax on small...
Metsä Board opens a new packaging design studio in Milan
The Finnish manufacturer of high-quality fresh-fiber paperboard has opened a new packaging design studio in Milan, Italy, to accelerate...
Kao continues Curél’s global rollout with a launch in Scandinavia and Finland
Following launches in the United Kingdom in 2019, Germany and France in 2025, as well as Brazil and the Netherlands in May 2026, Japanese...
