Bogart Sells Israeli Cosmetics Retail Subsidiary for €5.8 Million
French cosmetics group Bogart has sold its Israeli subsidiary, April Cosmetics and Perfumes Store Chain, for approximately €5.8 million as part of a wider review of its international operations and financial structure.
Former Estée Lauder Executive John Demsey Departs Gap Inc. Amid Beauty Expansion
Gap Inc. has confirmed the departure of former Estée Lauder executive John Demsey as the US fashion retailer enters the next phase of its beauty category expansion across its portfolio of brands.
CJ Olive Young Expands K-Beauty Distribution Through Sephora in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
CJ Olive Young has expanded its partnership with Sephora, launching its curated K-Beauty Edit concept across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to strengthen international distribution for Korean cosmetics brands.
Nykaa and L’Oréal Expand Kiehl’s Presence in India with New Skincare Launch
Nykaa and L’Oréal have strengthened their partnership in India with the launch of a new Kiehl’s skincare product, supporting the luxury brand’s expansion in the country’s premium beauty market.
Bluemercury Relaunches Lune+Aster as Part of Luxury Beauty Retail Strategy
Macy’s-owned beauty retailer Bluemercury has relaunched its proprietary cosmetics brand Lune+Aster, introducing a refreshed identity and expanded makeup assortment as part of its strategy to strengthen personalised luxury beauty retail.
Galderma to Acquire ZO Skin Health in US$1.5 Billion Deal
Galderma has signed an agreement to acquire US physician-dispensed skincare brand ZO Skin Health for US$1.5 billion, strengthening its dermatological skincare portfolio and expanding its position in the medical aesthetics market.
ELEMIS Co-Founder Sean Harrington Joins Lempriere Wells as Partner
ELEMIS co-founder Sean Harrington has joined global investment bank Lempriere Wells as Partner, supporting the firm’s expansion into the US beauty, wellness and longevity markets.
EU Approves Kimberly-Clark’s US$40 Billion Kenvue Acquisition Following Divestment Agreement
The European Commission has approved Kimberly-Clark’s US$40 billion acquisition of Kenvue, subject to the divestment of several feminine hygiene brands to address competition concerns in the European market.
Shiseido Files €2.6 Million Lawsuit Against Shein Over Unauthorised Cosmetics Sales
Shiseido subsidiary Beauté Prestige Internationale (BPI) has filed a €2.6 million lawsuit against Shein in France, accusing the online retailer of unfair competition through the sale of cosmetics outside its authorised distribution network.
French Cosmetics Exports Face Customs Delays in China Amid Trade Tensions
French cosmetics exporters are experiencing customs clearance delays in China, with industry association Cosmetic Valley linking the disruption to growing trade tensions over European fast-fashion import restrictions.
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