Europe
France: prestige beauty at a growth breakpoint, warns Circana
Sales in the selective channel were at a standstill in all categories in France in the first quarter of 2025, warns Circana. After a...
Oh My Cream boosts UK growth with Naturisimo acquisition
The French beauty retailer is looking to strengthen its online presence in the UK with the acquisition of beauty e-retailer Naturisimo....
Beauty sector in Spain posts robust growth in 2024, STANPA reports
Sales of cosmetics and perfume in Spain grew by 7.7% growth in 2024, reaching a turnover of 11.2 billion euros, according to recent data...
Research: Unique scents outweigh price tags for UK fragrance consumers
UK shoppers are prioritising original and personalised scents when buying fragrances in 2025. Using consumer research platform GWI, The...
With UK distribution back in-house, Fragrance Du Bois is thriving
Founded in Paris in 2013, luxury niche fragrance house Fragrance Du Bois reports a threefold increase in global sales over the past three...
EU backs new microplastic rules amid clash over green goals and competitiveness
EU countries and lawmakers on Wednesday, April 9, reached a deal on plans to curb microplastic pollution — an issue that had laid bare...
Douglas lowers forecast for 2025 as beauty markets slowdown in Europe
Europe’s largest prestige beauty retailer has lowered its forecast for the current financial year in light of a slowdown in the premium...
Urban Wastewater: Cosmetics industry condemn inconsistent regulations
The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD), adopted by the European Union on November 27, mandates that pharmaceutical and...
France: A sluggish beauty market driven by pharmacy sales in 2024
In a global beauty market that grew by 7.3% in 2024, France’s growth remains modest. Sales of beauty and personal care product in the...
Wuré hybrid skincare for dark skins: a growing success in France and Africa
Launched in 2020, the young French brand Wuré is now one of the rare to offer a clean, natural BB cream in six shades for black and dark...
