Nestlé targets GLP-1 users with new nutrition and beauty-from-within products
Nestlé is developing products specifically for consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, targeting nutritional and appearance-related effects associated with rapid weight loss as it looks to turn the growth of medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy into a new commercial opportunity.
France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s Constitutional Council has blocked legislation that would have banned children under 15 from accessing social media, ruling that the proposed measures disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and privacy rights.
Douglas Group Accelerates E-Commerce Focus as Q3 Sales Decline
Douglas Group has confirmed its full-year guidance despite a 2% decline in third-quarter sales, as the premium beauty retailer responds to weaker demand in key European markets and an accelerating consumer shift towards e-commerce.
Oriflame Appoints Kenneth Benaim Campbell as CEO
Oriflame has appointed beauty industry veteran Kenneth Benaim Campbell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Anna Malmhake after three years at the helm.
John Lewis Appoints Will Kernan as Managing Director
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Will Kernan as Managing Director of John Lewis, succeeding Peter Ruis, who is stepping down to pursue new projects.
Frasers Group Acquires Harvey Nichols in £40 Million Deal
THE WHAT? Frasers Group has acquired luxury department store Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration deal reportedly worth approximately £40 million, expanding the group’s presence in luxury retail. THE DETAILS The transaction includes six Harvey...
BSF Enterprise Signs 10-Year Global Cosmetics Deal for Bioactive Peptide
BSF Enterprise has signed a 10-year exclusive global commercialisation and supply partnership with German consultancy SCHAKAU Managementberatung for its ETSYL bioactive peptide, targeting applications across the cosmetics and skincare industry.
Kleenex Expands Into Beauty With Skin-Specific Tissue Innovation
Kleenex is moving further into the beauty and personal care category with the launch of its first skin-specific Beauty Tissues, which the brand describes as its biggest product innovation in 30 years.
PZ Cussons FY26 Profit Rises as St.Tropez Returns to Growth
PZ Cussons delivered revenue and profit growth in FY26, supported by growth across its lead markets and top brands, alongside an improved performance from St.Tropez in North America.
Eurazeo Plans EUR410 Million Investment in Aroma-Zone to Accelerate Expansion
Eurazeo has signed an exclusivity agreement to invest around EUR410 million in Aroma-Zone, with the private equity group set to become the French natural beauty and wellness company’s main shareholder.
Lush Blocks ‘LushVibe’ Trademark in Brand Protection Win
Lush has successfully challenged a Chinese company’s attempt to register the LushVibe trademark, protecting the beauty retailer’s established brand identity from a potentially conflicting mark.
Henkel Hair Sales Rise 4.2% as OLAPLEX and Not Your Mother’s Acquisitions Strengthen Portfolio
Henkel’s Hair business delivered 4.2% organic sales growth in the first half of 2026, making it the main growth driver within its Consumer Brands division, as the group continued to expand its hair care portfolio through acquisitions.
Chanel Beauty Reports Strong First-Half Sales Growth
Chanel’s fragrance and beauty division recorded strong first-half 2026 growth, as demand for its beauty portfolio continued to increase despite a challenging global luxury market.
Lush Launches Living Wage Beauty Apprenticeship Pilot
Lush has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at helping more young people enter the beauty industry through paid training and nationally recognised qualifications.
Boots Sale Talks Stall as £7 Billion Takeover Faces Uncertainty
Takeover negotiations for Boots have stalled after the Weston family reduced its offer for the UK health and beauty retailer, casting doubt over a proposed £7 billion acquisition.
Bodycare Secures Investment to Accelerate AI-Powered Health and Beauty Retail Strategy
Bodycare has secured a new investment round led by Arāya Ventures to accelerate the rollout of its AI-powered retail platform, Studio Store concept and creator-led commerce strategy.
Beiersdorf Launches NIVEA Turnaround Plan as Derma Brands Drive First-Half Performance
Beiersdorf reported lower first-half 2026 sales amid continued pressure on NIVEA, while its Derma portfolio continued to outperform the market, prompting the company to launch an 18-month turnaround plan for its flagship brand.
Oriflame Advances Transformation Strategy Despite First-Half Sales Decline
Oriflame reported lower first-half 2026 sales and profitability as it continued executing its strategic transformation programme focused on simplifying its product portfolio, pricing strategy and operating model.
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.
Gerresheimer Sells Primary Packaging Plastics Business to Apax Funds
Gerresheimer has agreed to sell its Centor business and global Primary Packaging Plastics (PPP) division to Apax Funds in a transaction valued at approximately €1.5 billion, as the company sharpens its focus on pharmaceutical drug delivery and medical devices.
Lush Expands Packaging-Free Beauty Portfolio With New Product Launches
Lush has expanded its packaging-free cosmetics portfolio with the launch of new naked shower products, reinforcing its long-term strategy to reduce packaging waste and promote solid-format beauty products.
Coty Expands Refillable Burberry Goddess Fragrance Franchise
Coty has expanded the Burberry Goddess fragrance franchise with the launch of Burberry Goddess Parfum, extending one of its key prestige fragrance brands with a new refillable format.
L’Oréal Reports Strong First-Half Growth as Beauty Business Outpaces Global Market
L’Oréal has reported strong first-half 2026 results, with adjusted like-for-like sales growth of 6.5%, outperforming the global beauty market and delivering record operating margins as all divisions and regions contributed to growth.
Unilever Upgrades 2026 Outlook as Beauty and Personal Care Drive Volume Growth
Unilever has upgraded its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting strong first-half results, with volume-led growth across its Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and Home Care businesses supporting the company’s transformation strategy.
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Wildberries Logistics Operations
Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, has suspended operations at another warehouse following a Ukrainian drone attack, as Kyiv expands strikes targeting the country’s logistics infrastructure.
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.
Harper Beckham Renames Beauty Venture Following Trademark Filing Setback
Harper Beckham has reportedly adopted a new name for her planned beauty venture after her original trademark application was rejected, with Halo by Harper expected to become the brand’s official identity ahead of a planned 2027 launch.
Kiko Milano Appoints Former LVMH Executive to Lead France, Belgium and Netherlands
Kiko Milano has appointed former LVMH executive Mikael Guery as President for France, Belgium and the Netherlands, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to expand across its key European markets.
Bain Capital to Acquire Vitabiotics to Accelerate Global Expansion
Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Vitabiotics, the UK’s leading vitamin company, marking the next phase of international expansion for one of the world’s largest independent vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) businesses.
Reckitt Agrees Sale of Russian Hygiene Business to Arnest
Reckitt has agreed to sell its Russian Hygiene business to Arnest Management LLC, continuing the company’s strategic withdrawal from parts of the Russian market while retaining its consumer health operations in the country.
Galderma Raises 2026 Outlook Following Strong First-Half Sales Growth
Galderma has increased its full-year sales guidance after reporting a 24.6% increase in first-half net sales, driven by strong demand across its dermatology and injectable aesthetics portfolio.
Symrise to Acquire Floral Concept to Strengthen Premium Natural Fragrance Ingredients Portfolio
Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire French natural fragrance ingredients specialist Floral Concept, strengthening its position in the fast-growing premium natural ingredients market for fine fragrance.
Revolution Beauty Reports Trading Improvement as Turnaround Strategy Gains Momentum
Revolution Beauty has reported improved trading in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, with its turnaround strategy delivering results ahead of internal expectations despite a challenging performance in the previous financial year.
Superdrug Launches Children’s Beauty Collection With Valencia Fury
Superdrug has partnered with eight-year-old Valencia Fury, daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, to launch a children’s beauty and accessories collection under the Fantasy Cosmetics brand.
YouTube Expands Social Commerce With UK Shopping Affiliate Programme
YouTube has launched its Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK, enabling creators to earn commission by promoting products while giving retailers new opportunities to connect with consumers through creator-led content.
Egypt’s Russian Industrial Zone Opens Opportunities for Cosmetics Manufacturing
Russia has appointed the Crystal Fund as the development institution for its planned industrial zone in Egypt, paving the way for investor recruitment and the next phase of the project, which includes cosmetics manufacturing among its target industries.
UK OPSS Publishes New Cosmetic Product Safety Notification Data
The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published new data from its Submit a Cosmetic Products Notification (SCPN) system, highlighting its ongoing oversight of cosmetic product safety and regulatory compliance in Great Britain.
AS Watson Reportedly Delays London IPO to 2027
AS Watson, the owner of Superdrug, is reportedly considering delaying its planned dual listing in London and Hong Kong until 2027 due to regulatory complexities in Asia.
Modella Capital Considers Bid for Harvey Nichols
Modella Capital is reportedly considering a bid to acquire luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols, joining a growing list of potential buyers as the retailer’s sale process continues.
AliExpress Fined €550 Million by EU Over Counterfeit and Unsafe Product Sales
The European Commission has fined Alibaba-owned AliExpress €550 million (US$629 million) for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its marketplace under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Medik8 Expands North American Retail Presence Through Sephora Partnership
British clinical skincare brand Medik8 has expanded its North American footprint through a major retail partnership with Sephora, launching online and rolling out to stores across the US and Canada.
Chanel Appoints Gracie Abrams as Face of New Fragrance Campaign
Chanel has named Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams as the face of its next major fragrance campaign, following the launch announcement of Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu.
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.
O Boticário Launches Perfumery Club to Strengthen Fragrance Leadership
O Boticário has launched the Perfumery Club, a new proprietary initiative designed to bring together fragrance experts, opinion leaders and enthusiasts, following its recognition as Brazil’s benchmark for fragrance quality.
Avon Selects The Rowe as New London Headquarters
Avon has selected Frasers Property UK’s The Rowe development in Whitechapel as its new London headquarters, consolidating its London-based teams into a single office.
Sephora Global COO Alexis Rollier Steps Down After 14 Years
Sephora Global Chief Operating Officer Alexis Rollier has stepped down after more than 14 years with the beauty retailer and over two decades within the wider LVMH Group.
Air France Expands Beauty Partnerships With Sisley and Clarins Amenity Kits
Air France has introduced new premium amenity kits featuring skincare products from Sisley and Clarins across its long-haul La Première, Business and Premium cabins.
Valentino Beauty Launches Vendetta Fragrance Franchise
Valentino Beauty has unveiled Vendetta, its first new prestige fragrance franchise in six years, introducing a duo of fragrances—Vendetta Donna and Vendetta Uomo—to expand its luxury fragrance portfolio.
Chanel Expands Coco Mademoiselle Franchise With Crush Absolu
Chanel has expanded its Coco Mademoiselle fragrance collection with the launch of Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu, a new interpretation of its flagship fragrance created by Chanel perfumer creator Olivier Polge.
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