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.
Coty to Pay Former CFO Through June 2027 Following Leadership Transition
Coty will continue paying former Chief Financial Officer Laurent Mercier an annual base salary of €825,000 through June 30, 2027, despite releasing him from active duties following a two-month handover period.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Secure EU Approval for US$40 Billion Kenvue Deal
Kimberly-Clark is reportedly preparing concessions to address European Union competition concerns over its US$40 billion acquisition of Kenvue as it seeks regulatory approval for the transaction.
Hunter Expands into Men’s Grooming with Boots Exclusive
British heritage brand Hunter is expanding beyond footwear with the launch of its first men’s grooming collection, available exclusively through Boots in the UK.
Puig Takes Full Ownership of ISDIN in €1.2 Billion Deal
Puig has agreed to acquire Esteve’s remaining 50 percent stake in ISDIN for €1.2 billion, giving the Spanish beauty group full ownership of the dermatology-focused skincare brand.
Caudalie Group Acquires Majority Stake in French Skincare Brand Talm
Caudalie Group has acquired a majority stake in French premium skincare brand Talm, marking the group’s first acquisition of another beauty brand.
Bernard Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as LVMH Faces Luxury Slowdown
LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault has fallen out of the world’s 10 richest people for the first time in years as weaker luxury demand weighs on the value of his stake in the group.
Beiersdorf CEO Warns EU Regulation Risks Cosmetics Industry Competitiveness
Beiersdorf CEO Vincent Warnery has warned that increasingly stringent EU regulation could undermine the global competitiveness of Europe’s cosmetics industry and put manufacturers at a disadvantage to international rivals.
Richemont Promotes Founder’s Son as Luxury Succession Planning Accelerates
Richemont has appointed Anton Rupert, son of Chairman and controlling shareholder Johann Rupert, as non-executive co-deputy chairman, marking a significant step in the luxury group’s long-term succession planning.
L’Oréal and Cosmax Partner to Develop Next-Generation Beauty Innovations
L’Oréal and South Korean cosmetics ODM Cosmax have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop next-generation beauty products, ingredients and sensory innovations for the global market.
Pureseoul Partners with Primark to Launch Accessible K-Beauty Mini Mart
UK K-beauty specialist Pureseoul has partnered with Primark to launch an exclusive K-Beauty Mini Mart, bringing diffusion and sister brands from established Korean beauty companies into the value-led high-street retailer.
John Lewis Partnership to Recruit 10,400 Staff for Christmas Trading Period
John Lewis Partnership is recruiting more than 10,400 seasonal employees across John Lewis, Waitrose and its distribution network as the UK retailer prepares for the critical Christmas trading period.
UK Food Standards Agency Moves First CBD Novel Foods Towards Authorisation
The UK Food Standards Agency has set out its proposed policy recommendations for the country’s first CBD novel food authorisations, retaining a maximum acceptable daily intake of 10mg for adults and introducing clearer labelling requirements.
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.
Armani Beauty Marks Ninth Year as Official Beauty Sponsor of Venice Film Festival
Armani Beauty has returned as Official Beauty Sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival for the ninth consecutive year, using the partnership to bring together its global ambassadors, beauty activations and latest fragrance launch.
Liberty Expands Beauty Advent Calendar into Wider Brand Campaign
Liberty has appointed Helena Bonham Carter as the fictional “Head of the Extraordinary” for its biggest Beauty Advent Calendar campaign to date, expanding the annual product launch into a wider cultural and brand-building campaign.
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