Europe
Europe’s circular plastics ambitions falter under growing exposure
Heavily dependent on plastic imports from Asia and the Middle East, Europe’s industry is increasingly exposed to the disruptions caused...
Japan’s Taiki Group streamlines western operations through its European branch
The family-owned Japanese group specializing in beauty application solutions and cosmetic accessories is streamlining its operations...
IMCD expands innovation footprint with new Technical Centre in Turkey
The distributor and formulation partner of speciality chemicals and ingredients has officially opened its new Technical Centre in...
rhode builds on its Sephora partnership for its European retail expansion
Following its 2025 rollout with Sephora in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., the beauty brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber will be...
Omnibus VI: What the European Parliament’s approval means now
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday, April 29, a law aimed at simplifying certain rules governing cosmetic products. In...
“Nocibé reinvents itself as a holistic beauty destination”, Nicolas Debray
Since becoming Nocibé’s leader in late 2023, CEO Nicolas Debray has aimed to place service at the heart of the French beauty retail...
Paris Perfume Week celebrates the art of perfumery and draws a young audience
Paris Perfume Week 2026 was held from April 9 to 11 at the Palais Brongniart, with Amouage and dsm-firmenich as key partners. Now in its...
Retail: Germany’s Stadtparfümerie Pieper acquired by a Bogart Group shareholder
Despite some setbacks in the management of its retail network, France’s Bogart Group continues to focus on the vertical integration of...
Omnibus VI: EU clarifies stance on CMR substances in cosmetics
MEPs have cleared the path for legislation granting manufacturers more time to phase out cosmetics containing certain hazardous...
Vitafoods Europe to spotlight the beauty-from-within revolution
The trade show dedicated to the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplement industries has added a full day...
