Fragrance, personal care and make-up launches are increasingly supported by the opening of pop-up stores. Whether the aim is to generate social buzz or test a retail strategy, these ephemeral spaces are becoming an essential part of any ambitious launch.…
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday, February 13, announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other restructuring costs. Profit after tax dropped 11 percent to 5.7 billion euros (USD 5.9 billion) compared with 2023, said…
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido reported a net loss of 10.8 billion yen (about USD 71 million) for 2024, mostly due to a slump in sales in the Chinese market. It was the firm’s first net loss since 2020 and the…
French cosmetic exports broke a new record in 2024, reaching a value of 22.5 billion euros, an annual increase of +6.8%. While France, which exports more than 60% of its cosmetics production, remains a global leader in this sector, the…
Overshadowed by the buzz surrounding L’Oréal’s beauty partnership with fashion brand Jacquemus, the group’s investment in the Omani brand Amouage has gone largely unnoticed. On announcing its annual results last Friday, February 7, L’Oréal revealed it had acquired a minority…
Syensqo and Bota Bio have entered into a strategic five-year partnership to develop a high-performance innovative bio-based protein technology in hair and scalp care, with a focus on key concerns such as hair repair from within, or hair growth. Founded…
The Geman-based manufacturer of application and packaging solutions for the beauty market Geka will unveil its latest collection of mascara, lip gloss, and brow styling innovations at MakeUP in LosAngeles 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 12-13,…
The U.S. cosmetics and fragrance group Coty announced on Monday, February 7, a 3% drop in its sales in the second quarter of its staggered financial year. The group said its results were impacted by a slowdown in the mass…
Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content. RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative promoting recyclability, transparency and traceability abot plastics in Europe. Six copolyesters, also known as speciality PET, were…
Drunk Elephant chose Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance to launch three new skincare products with a sustainability twist: D-Bronzi, O-Bloos, and B-Goldi by Drunk Elephant. This collaboration combines Drunk Elephant’s commitment to skincare with Albéa’s expertise in delivering sustainable packaging solutions…