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.
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.
Isamaya Ffrench Departs Namesake Beauty Brand Amid Uncertain Future
British makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has reportedly departed her namesake cosmetics brand, Isamaya Beauty, having ceased involvement in the business in 2025.
LVMH Reports Growth in Beauty and Sephora Sales in Third Quarter 2026
LVMH has reported a 1 percent increase in organic revenue for the third quarter of 2026, supported by growth in its Perfumes & Cosmetics and Selective Retailing divisions, despite weaker demand in China.
Beauty Tech Group Executives Sell £6 Million in Shares Following Strong IPO Performance
Beauty Tech Group Chief Executive Laurence Newman and Chief Technology Officer Andrew Showman have sold a combined £6 million worth of shares following a 57.6 percent increase in the company’s share price since its London Stock Exchange listing in October 2025.
Estée Lauder Invests €5.7 Million in Advanced Manufacturing at Belgium Facility
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a €5.7 million investment in advanced water infrastructure at its Oevel manufacturing campus in Belgium, aimed at improving resource efficiency, reducing water consumption and strengthening manufacturing resilience.
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Avolta Partner to Accelerate Sustainability in Duty-Free Beauty
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Avolta have signed a joint Sustainability-Linked Business Plan to expand refillable fragrance formats, reduce supply chain emissions and strengthen sustainability practices across the global travel retail sector.
Shein UK Sales Rise 26 Percent to £2.58 Billion, Overtaking Asos
Shein has reported a 26 percent increase in UK revenue to £2.58 billion, surpassing the reported sales of British online fashion retailer Asos as scrutiny intensifies over customs duty exemptions for low-value imports.
Kiko Milano Plans to Double India Retail Footprint by End of 2026
Italian cosmetics brand Kiko Milano plans to double its retail footprint in India by the end of 2026, targeting the country as one of its five largest global markets by 2035 through its partnership with Reliance Beauty and Personal Care.
Superdrug Calls for Stronger Regulation of UK Aesthetics Industry
Superdrug has partnered with Save Face to launch its Back Street To High Street campaign, calling for stronger clinical standards, practitioner qualifications and regulatory oversight across the UK non-surgical aesthetics sector.
Kering and LVMH Strengthen Model Protection Charter with New Industry Standards
Kering and LVMH have strengthened their joint charter governing models’ working conditions, introducing stricter protections against harassment and abuse, alongside new age, inclusion and workplace safety requirements.
Christian Dior Appoints Two Board Members Ahead of Arnault Family Restructuring
Christian Dior has appointed Xavier Musca and Tony Estanguet to its board, replacing two independent directors ahead of a planned restructuring of the Arnault family’s holdings in Dior and LVMH.
L’Oréal Expands Sports and Entertainment Marketing with PSG and Plénitude Arena Partnerships
L’Oréal Groupe has established strategic partnerships with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Plénitude Arena in Paris, expanding its presence across sport, music and live entertainment.
Fairfax and Wittington Investments Agree US$8.9 Billion Boots Acquisition
Fairfax Financial Holdings and Wittington Investments have agreed to acquire Boots in a transaction valued at approximately US$8.9 billion, including assumed debt.
Parfums Christian Dior Appoints Sophie Gilg General Counsel
Parfums Christian Dior has appointed Sophie Gilg General Counsel for the company and LVMH’s Beauty division, strengthening its legal, ethics and compliance leadership.
German State Raises Jobs and Independence Concerns Over Potential BASF-Evonik Deal
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia has said that jobs and Evonik’s independent development must be protected following BASF’s approach over a potential takeover of the speciality chemicals group.
Birkenstock Enters India’s Personal Care Market with Care Essentials
Birkenstock has launched its Care Essentials foot and body care range in India, expanding the German footwear brand into the country’s personal care market.
Dua Lipa and Augustinus Bader Open First Permanent Dua Boutique in Paris
Dua Powered by Augustinus Bader Science, the skincare brand created by Dua Lipa and Augustinus Bader, is opening its first permanent standalone boutique in Paris as it builds its physical retail presence.
Coty Appoints Kara Langan General Manager of US Consumer Beauty
Coty has appointed Kara Langan General Manager of Consumer Beauty U.S. as the group strengthens the leadership team overseeing one of its key markets.
Walgreens Owner Nears US$9 Billion Sale of Boots
Walgreens’ private equity owner Sycamore Partners is reportedly nearing a deal to sell UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots to the Canadian arm of the Weston family for close to US$9 billion including debt.
Kiehl’s Opens European Flagship on London’s Carnaby Street
L’Oréal-owned Kiehl’s has opened a new European flagship on London’s Carnaby Street, combining retail, skin diagnostics and content creation as the skincare brand increases investment in physical retail.
Treatwell Appoints Coline Herné Chief Marketing Officer
Beauty booking platform Treatwell has appointed Coline Herné Chief Marketing Officer as it looks to accelerate growth and strengthen its relationships with beauty professionals across Europe.
Dyson Addresses CameraJet Toothbrush Fault After Water Seepage Issue
Dyson has attributed reliability problems affecting the launch of its US$499 CameraJet AI-powered toothbrush to water seepage caused by a production issue affecting one batch of jet tubes.
M&S and Sephora Partner to Launch Beauty Destinations Across 100 UK Stores
Marks & Spencer and Sephora have formed a strategic partnership to launch Sephora at M&S across 100 UK stores and M&S.com from spring 2027.
Kao Appoints Laura Hogan Chief Marketing Officer of Molton Brown
Kao has appointed Laura Hogan Chief Marketing Officer of Molton Brown, tasking the beauty executive with strengthening the British luxury fragrance, bath and body brand’s global positioning and international growth.
Unilever Expands Egypt Manufacturing Capacity with New Sunsilk Production Line
Unilever Egypt has opened a new Sunsilk production line at its Mashreq Personal Care Factory, increasing annual production capacity by 20 percent and expanding its manufacturing base for export markets.
P&G Resolves Italian Probe into Braun Hair Removal Advertising
Italy’s competition authority has closed its investigation into Procter & Gamble over advertising claims for the Braun Skin i-Expert hair removal device after the company agreed to change its marketing.
L’Oréal Raises €2 Billion Through Triple-Tranche Bond Offering
L’Oréal has successfully priced a €2 billion bond offering across three tranches, raising additional financing for general corporate purposes.
Armani Prepares Talks with L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica Over Minority Stake Sale
Armani is preparing to begin formal discussions with L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica over the potential sale of a minority stake as the Italian luxury group develops its post-founder strategy.
Chanel Appoints Lucia Pieroni Creative Makeup Director
Chanel has appointed veteran make-up artist Lucia Pieroni as Creative Makeup Director, strengthening the creative leadership of its global colour cosmetics business.
L’Oréal and Nykaa Partner to Invest in Emerging Indian Beauty Brands
L’Oréal’s corporate venture fund BOLD and Nykaa have formed an investment partnership to take minority stakes in high-growth Indian beauty and personal care brands.
Inflexion Invests in Manucurist to Accelerate International Expansion
European private equity firm Inflexion has agreed to invest in French nail care brand Manucurist to support its international expansion, with the US identified as a key growth market.
H&M Founding Family Increases Stake as Retailer’s Turnaround Remains Under Pressure
H&M’s founding Persson family has continued to increase its ownership of the fashion retailer, taking its stake above 68 percent as the group works to improve sales and profitability amid intensifying competition.
Beiersdorf Partners with Channel 4 on Gen Z Branded Entertainment Campaign
Beiersdorf has partnered with Channel 4 to launch a new branded entertainment format for NIVEA BLACK & WHITE Deodorant, using noughties culture to engage Gen Z consumers around fashion, confidence and self-expression.
Bella Freud Expands into Beauty with Boots Exclusive
British fashion designer Bella Freud has launched her first beauty and lifestyle collection, Glamorama, exclusively through Boots.
INEOS Idles Hull Acetyls Plants as European Energy Costs Hit Manufacturing
INEOS is mothballing all three of its acetyls plants in Hull, citing European gas prices that it says are 12 times higher than in the US and have made production economically uncompetitive.
BASF Reportedly Explored Evonik Deal as European Chemicals Sector Reshapes
BASF has reportedly held discussions over a potential transaction with Evonik, a move that could reshape parts of the European chemicals supply landscape if revived.
Novo Nordisk Eyes Hair Loss as Potential New Growth Category
Novo Nordisk is exploring hair loss as a potential new therapeutic category as the Ozempic and Wegovy manufacturer looks to expand its direct-to-consumer prescription drug business beyond diabetes and obesity.
Galderma Joins Switzerland’s Blue-Chip Swiss Market Index
Galderma has joined the Swiss Market Index (SMI), becoming a constituent of Switzerland’s benchmark index of 20 of the country’s largest and most liquid listed companies.
Unilever Sells Zwitsal to Royal Sanders as Portfolio Reshaping Continues
Unilever has agreed to sell Dutch baby and personal care brand Zwitsal to Royal Sanders for an undisclosed sum as it continues to concentrate investment behind brands with broader international reach.
Nuxe Appoints Christine Delfaut-Sara as CEO
French skincare brand Nuxe has appointed Christine Delfaut-Sara as CEO, succeeding Muriel Koch following eight years at the helm of the company.
Henkel Appoints Christoph Kaul CEO of Olaplex
Henkel has appointed Christoph Kaul as CEO of Olaplex, succeeding Amanda Baldwin following the German consumer goods group’s US$1.4 billion acquisition of the prestige hair care brand earlier this year.
Sweaty Betty Expands into Beauty and Wellness with Boots Exclusive
Sweaty Betty has entered the beauty category with the launch of a Beauty & Wellness Collection, available exclusively through Boots across the UK.
Unilever Joins PaperFlex Consortium to Develop Paper-Based Flexible Packaging
Unilever has joined the PaperFlex Consortium as a founding member to accelerate the development of recyclable and compostable paper-based alternatives to flexible plastic packaging.
TRAFFIC Launches Framework to Protect Wild-Harvested Ingredient Supply Chains
TRAFFIC and conservation consultancy Biodiversify have launched the Wild Harvest Improvement Project (WHIP) Framework to help businesses and local communities improve the sustainability of wild-harvested plant ingredient supply chains.
L’Oréal Overtakes LVMH as France’s Most Valuable Listed Company
L’Oréal has overtaken LVMH to become France’s most valuable listed company by market capitalisation, as cosmetics proves more resilient than the wider luxury goods sector.
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