The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) UK & Ireland commit £500,000 to UK national park restoration
n a bid to help combat climate change, the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) UK & Ireland has pledged £500,000 over five years to fund nature restoration projects in the UK.
Gebr. Heinemann champions sustainability in travel retail with new ‘future friendly: Great for you. Better for the planet’ concept
Duty free owner Gebr. Heinemann has launched a new concept ‘‘future friendly: Great for you. Better for the planet,’ which aims to address sustainability within travel retail.
Monday Haircare to expand to Europe after successful UK launch
Monday Haircare has revealed plans to expand into further European markets next year, according to a report published by Beauty Inc.
Firmenich and MG International announce CHF47 million perfumery hub
Firmenich and MG International Fragrance are set to build a new regional perfumery production hub on the MG International campus near Istanbul, Turkey.
John Lewis signs new credit facility linked to environmental targets
UK department store chain, The John Lewis Partnership has signed a new £420 million, five-year revolving credit facility linked to environmental targets.
L’Oréal awarded HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta Seal as recognition of sustainability work
L’Oréal has been awarded the Terra Carta 2021 Seal, which recognises global companies driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.
Evonik bolsters presence in botanical cosmetic ingredients with Botanica acquisition
Speciality chemicals company Evonik has announced the acquisition of Swiss plant extract producer Botanica, which will expand its presence in botanical cosmetic ingredients.
Chanel launches No 5 Spaceship activation at Heathrow
Chanel has launched a new No 5 Spaceship activation in the departure lounge at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chanel No 5 fragrance.
L’Oréal announces the 2021 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth changemakers
L’Oréal has announced the ten changemakers for its 2021 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth class, which recognizes the philanthropic achievements of ten non-profit leaders from across the nation.
Transgender model Valentina Sampaio named as new face of Armani Beauty
Valentina Sampaio has been named as the newest face of Armani Beauty, and will feature in the brand’s 2022 beauty campaigns.
Arxada and Troy combine to create global company
Specialty chemicals business Arxada has announced it is to combine with Troy Corporation, a leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives.
L’Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration invests in Real Wild Estates Company
The L’Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration has announced its inaugural investment. The French beauty giant has taken an equity stake in the Real Wild Estates Company, a UK-based rewilding business offering sustainable long-term financial returns.
Beiersdorf Q3 2021: Boom times are back, says Nivea maker as sales above pre-COVID levels
Beiersdorf has reported its results for the third quarter and first nine months of financial 2021. The German manufacturer of Nivea saw ‘strong sales improvement’ with sales growth of 12 percent to €5.8 billion exceeding the pre-COVID levels of 2019.
L’Oréal wins Parite du top 100 for gender balance
The French Ministry for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities has handed its Parite du Top 100 Special Award for the Feminization of Governing Bodies to L’Oréal.
Buy now, pay later to be regulated as UK shoppers go £4 billion into the red
Buy now, pay later deals are proving attractive to UK shoppers, according to a report published by The Guardian, with outstanding debt for the year to date pegged at £4 billion.
Inter Parfums reports 64 percent Q3 sales surge; raises guidance once again
Inter Parfums has reported a Q3 sales surge of 64 percent to US$262.7 million, YOY, up 37 percent from Q3 2019.
L’Oréal unveils fragrance ingredients disclosure as part of transparency initiative
L’Oréal has announced a new global model for fragrance ingredient disclosure as part of its industry-advancing transparency initiatives.
L’Occitane reports 11.4 percent Q2 sales growth
Occitane has reported a 11.4 percent net sales growth for Q2, up 7 percent on pre pandemic levels in Q2 2020.
Digital Duty Free vending machine launches at Geneva Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail Switzerland has launched a fully digital Duty-Free vending machine, in partnership with Inflyter.
The Estée Lauder Companies opens first Central London The Cosmetics Company store
The Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland (ELC) has opened The Cosmetics Company Store in Fitzroy Place in central London’s Fitzrovia.
L’Oréal unveils virtual muse for Prada Candy
L’Oréal has unveiled a new campaign for Prada’s Candy fragrance featuring a virtual muse as its face, hailed by the French beauty giant as a world first.
Chanel waves goodbye to Head of External Comms
After a 50-year career at Chanel, Marie-Louise de Clermont-Tonnerre has stepped down from her role of Head of External Communications at the French fashion house, according to a report published by Fashion United.
Dior names Anya Taylor-Joy Global Ambassador for women’s fashion and make-up
Dior has announced award-winning actress, Anya Taylor-Joy as Global Brand Ambassador for Women’s Fashion and Make-up.
Intercos prices IPO for €1.3 billion valuation
Intercos has set the offer price range for its shares at between €12 and €14.50 as it prepares to list on the Italian Bourse, according to a report published by WWD, giving the contract manufacturer a valuation of between €1.1 billion and €1.3 billion.
L’Oréal Q3 2021: Sales up 14.9 percent LFL versus Q3 2019
L’Oréal has announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. In the three months ended September 30, 2021, the French beauty giant reported sales growth of 13.1 percent versus 2020 figures (+14.9 percent LFL versus the same period in 2019) bringing its growth for the first nine months of the year to 18 percent LFL.
Unilever reports Q3 sales rise; warns of further inflation next year
Unilever has reported a Q3 sales growth of 2.5 percent, up on the 2.2 percent analyst predictions. However, it warned of further inflation next year due to surging energy and other costs.
Chanel marks 100th anniversary with launch of first ever advent calendar
Chanel has marked its 100th anniversary with its first ever advent calendar, with the design paying homage to its classic No.5 perfume bottle.
Procter & Gamble to increase prices in U.S. as commodity and freight costs rise
Procter & Gamble has announced it is to increase prices of its grooming, oral and skincare products in the U.S. in a bid to offset higher commodity and freight costs, which are set to take a chunk out of its earnings, according to a report by Reuters.
UK tennis star Emma Raducanu announced as new face of Dior
Luxury fashion house Dior has announced the appointment of UK tennis star Emma Raducanu as its new International Fashion and Beauty Ambassador.
Gucci brings its Circolo concept to London’s Shoreditch
Gucci has unveiled a new pop-up in London’s Shoreditch district. Gucci Circolo Shoreditch is described as a neighborhood-centric temporary space where visitors can gather to discover the House’s collections and codes through an original, multi-sensory experience.
Boots branches out into advertising with launch of Boots Media Group
Boots is now offering a full-service advertising service to its supplier brands, rooted in first-party data.
Wella names new GM for UK and Ireland
Wella has announced Max Amen as General Manager for United Kingdom and Ireland, effective October 1, 2021.
GSK ‘on track’ to divest consumer health business next year
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has stated it is ‘firmly on track’ to sell its consumer health business next year, according to Reuters.
Galderma CEO ‘doubles down on science’ ahead of potential IPO
Flemming Ornskov, Galderma CEO, has stated he is ‘doubling down on science’ ahead of the company’s preparation for an IPO.
ASOS offers staff paid leave during menopause, pregnancy loss and fertility treatment
Fashion retailer ASOS has introduced new policies that include paid leave for staff who have experienced pregnancy loss or are undergoing fertility treatments, as well as flexible working for those going through menopause.
UK Health Radio launches ‘The Natural Beauty Show’
UK Health Radio has launched The Natural Beauty Show, hosted by beauty brand SAKRID Founder, Natalie Elliott.
Luxury demand fuels Q3 growth for LVMH
LVMH has reported Q3 revenue of €15.5bn, beating analyst expectations of €15bn
ASOS CEO steps down as supply chain pressures hit profit
ASOS has announced a series of changes to its board and the departure of CEO Nick Beighton.
Sephora publishes guidelines to safeguard social media users
Sephora marked World Mental Health Day by publishing a set of guidelines for its social media channels designed to create a judgement-free, safe space for users, according to a report published by Hello Beautiful.
Parfums Christian Dior names Francis Kurkdjian Perfume Creation Director
Parfums Christian Dior has announced the appointment of Francis Kurkdjian as Perfume Creation Director.
Quadpack acquires Stefan Wicklein Kunststoffveredelung
Quadpack has announced that it has acquired Stefan Wicklein Kunststoffveredelung for an undisclosed sum.
LVMH acquires perfumer Officine Universelle Buly 1803
Luxury group LVMH has acquired French perfume company Officine Universelle Buly 1803.
Look Good Feel Better CEO Sarahjane Robertson to stand down from role
Sarahjane Robertson is to stand down from her position as Chief Executive Officer for beauty industry charity Look Good Feel Better.
Avon CEO: our prices won’t rise above inflation
The CEO of Avon, Angela Cretu, has pledged to keep prices fair, despite the global supply crisis, according to a report published by the Press Association.
Beiersdorf hands central communications strategy to WPP
Beiersdorf has awarded its central communications strategy to WPP, according to a report published by Campaign.
L’Oréal CEO: Beauty is dynamic and supply issues are short term
The CEO of L’Oréal says that the beauty market has bounced back from the lows of the pandemic and people are returning to their habits of old, witnessed in the growth of make-up sales.
IFF CEO announces retirement
IFF has announced that its Chairman and CEO, Andreas Fibig, plans to retire after a 10-year tenure with the company. His departure is slated for early next year.
Recover and Polopique team up to accelerate circular fashion
Recover and Polopique have signed a multi-year agreement in order to work together on sustainable manufacturing and provide end-to-end solutions for the fashion industry.
Henkel to cut ribbon on Schwarzkopf experience store in Berlin
Henkel has announced the opening of its first House of Schwarzkopf in Berlin. The store and salon is located in a prime location on Rosenthaler Staße in Berlin’s Mitte borough and opened to the public on October 2nd.
Chanel family investment firm, Mousse Partners cashes in on Olaplex IPO
Mousse Partners has pocketed US$95.2 million from the IPO of hair care brand Olaplex, according to a report published by Bloomberg Wealth.
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