PZ Cussons Appoints Hush CEO Sarah Miles as Non-Executive Director
PZ Cussons has appointed Hush CEO Sarah Miles as a non-executive director, adding international consumer goods, beauty, e-commerce and digital expertise to its board.
Victoria Beckham Holdings Returns to Profit as Beauty Drives Group Growth
Victoria Beckham Holdings has reported its first operating profit after years of losses, with 2025 revenue increasing 15 percent to £129.8 million as its beauty and fashion businesses enter a new phase of growth.
Shiseido Expands Prestige Fragrance Portfolio with Global Max Mara Launch
Shiseido has launched the first Max Mara fragrance under its long-term licensing partnership with the Italian fashion house, adding another global fashion brand to its growing prestige fragrance portfolio.
Shein Completes Hong Kong IPO as Listing Reshapes Investor Obligations
Shein has completed its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO, raising approximately US$1.7 billion and removing a potential US$4.4 billion year-end liability to holders of its convertible preferred shares.
Old Navy Expands into Beauty with US-Wide Beauty Co. Rollout
US fashion retailer Old Navy is expanding into beauty and personal care with the launch of Old Navy Beauty Co., rolling out its proprietary body care collection alongside third-party beauty brands across its US retail network.
Puig Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Growth as Premium Beauty Market Share Expands
Puig delivered strong first-half 2026 financial results, outperforming the premium beauty market through broad-based growth across all business segments and regions while continuing to gain market share.
LVMH Sells Patou Back to Beauty Entrepreneur Dilesh Mehta
LVMH has sold French fashion house Patou back to beauty entrepreneur Dilesh Mehta, reversing the majority stake acquisition it completed in 2018.
LVMH Reports Accelerating Second-Quarter Growth as Beauty and Retail Remain Resilient
LVMH has reported solid first-half 2026 results, with second-quarter growth accelerating despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, supported by strong performances across its beauty, jewellery and selective retail businesses.
Reliance Retail Launches AJIO Beauty to Strengthen Digital Beauty Strategy
Reliance Retail has launched AJIO Beauty, expanding its beauty and personal care business by integrating cosmetics, skincare and personal care into its AJIO fashion platform as it strengthens its position in India’s fast-growing beauty market.
Gap Re-Enters Fragrance Market With Relaunched Gap Beauty Brand
Gap Inc. has launched Gap Beauty, marking its return to the fragrance category with a modernised collection of its iconic scents, repositioned to meet evolving consumer preferences and support the retailer’s broader lifestyle strategy.
Bottega Veneta Appoints Former LVMH Fragrance Executive Romain Spitzer as CEO
Kering has appointed Romain Spitzer as Chief Executive Officer of Bottega Veneta, selecting the long-serving LVMH fragrance executive to lead the luxury fashion house’s next phase of growth.
Shein Secures Approval for Hong Kong IPO
Shein has received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to proceed with a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), clearing a major regulatory hurdle after previous listing attempts in New York and London failed.
Valentino plans €450 million bond issue to refinance debt
Valentino is preparing to issue €450 million in senior secured bonds to refinance its existing bank debt and strengthen its funding structure.
Première Vision and Cosmetic Valley partner to strengthen fashion and beauty collaboration
Première Vision and Cosmetic Valley have formed a strategic partnership to bring the beauty industry closer to the fashion sector through dedicated exhibition space, cross-industry collaboration and new business opportunities at international trade shows.
Max Mara appoints Florence Pugh as face of inaugural fragrance
Max Mara and Shiseido have appointed British actress Florence Pugh as the global face of the fashion house’s first fragrance, ahead of its launch in August 2026.
Louis Vuitton defends sustainability of Paris Fashion Week installation
LVMH has defended the environmental credentials of Louis Vuitton’s large-scale runway installation in Paris after the brand’s artificial waterfall attracted public criticism during a record-breaking heatwave.
Hermès Unveils Landmark New Bond Street Maison in London
Hermès has opened a new flagship Maison on London’s New Bond Street, creating its largest and most ambitious UK retail destination to date as part of a long-term investment in one of the world’s premier luxury shopping districts.
Dolce & Gabbana Explores Milan Property Sale-and-Leaseback Deal to Boost Liquidity
Dolce & Gabbana is considering the sale of selected real estate assets in Milan as part of a broader effort to strengthen liquidity and refinance its debt amid ongoing challenges in the luxury market.
Revolution Beauty partners with Debenhams Group on beauty and fragrance licensing deal
Revolution Beauty has signed a licensing partnership with Debenhams Group to develop beauty and fragrance products across several of the group’s fashion and lifestyle brands.
No. 21 partners with Amuse for first South Korean beauty collaboration
Italian fashion brand No. 21 has partnered with K-beauty brand Amuse to launch a limited-edition makeup collection, marking its first cosmetics collaboration in South Korea.
LVMH agrees sale of Marc Jacobs to WHP Global
LVMH has entered into a definitive agreement to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs to brand management company WHP Global.
ASICS launches beauty campaign focused on post-exercise glow
ASICS has launched a new global campaign called “Get The Glow,” promoting movement as a natural way to support wellbeing and achieve a post-exercise glow.
Armani reportedly considers selling 15% stake to L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica
Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani is reportedly considering splitting a 15% stake between L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica following the death of founder Giorgio Armani.
AB Foods to spin off Primark to unlock shareholder value
Associated British Foods (AB Foods) plans to spin off Primark into a separately listed company.
Ralph Toledano steps down as chairman of Victoria Beckham
Ralph Toledano has stepped down as chairman of Victoria Beckham after eight years with the company.
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