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Possible merger between The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig: opportunities and uncertainties for the market

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Possible merger between The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig: opportunities and uncertainties for the market. The Estée Lauder Companies are in talks regarding a potential merger with Puig. No final decision or agreement has been [...]

MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

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Gebr. Heinemann backs Formula 1 – Extended partnership with Nico Hülkenberg

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DOUGLAS Group 2025/2026 – stable performance despite challenging market environment in the first quarter

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DOUGLAS Group – CCO Philipp Andrée moves to Otto Group

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DOUGLAS Group grows in the first quarter of 2025/2026 despite difficult market environment

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MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

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MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined. The US beauty brand MERIT, known for its minimalist and effective products, launches tomorrow, 17 March 2026, exclusively at Sephora in Europe. MERIT focuses on a streamlined, […]

Gebr. Heinemann backs Formula 1 – Extended partnership with Nico Hülkenberg

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February 17, 2026 Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group grows in the first quarter of 2025/2026 despite difficult market environment

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DOUGLAS – Fiscal year 2024/25 with solid sales growth and strong net profit

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BIPA opens its first store in Romania

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Estée Lauder Appoints René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer

September 12, 2025 Comments Off on Estée Lauder Appoints René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer

Estée Lauder Appoints René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer. The Estée Lauder Companies have announced the appointment of René Lammers, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Research & Innovation Officer, effective October [...]
Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté

July 28, 2025 Comments Off on Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté
Estée Lauder Companies – Aude Gandon appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

July 23, 2025 Comments Off on Estée Lauder Companies – Aude Gandon appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Remembering Leonard A. Lauder: A Titan of the Cosmetics Industry

June 16, 2025 Comments Off on Remembering Leonard A. Lauder: A Titan of the Cosmetics Industry
Estée Lauder – Linda Hoeck succeeds Maike Kiessling – New General Manager DACH

May 21, 2025 Comments Off on Estée Lauder – Linda Hoeck succeeds Maike Kiessling – New General Manager DACH
DOUGLAS – Marco Giorgetta new Group CFO as of 1 May 2025 – orderly management change

March 12, 2025 Comments Off on DOUGLAS – Marco Giorgetta new Group CFO as of 1 May 2025 – orderly management change

Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie

September 29, 2025 Comments Off on Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie

Swiss company Brunschwig Holding acquires a majority stake in Zurich-based luxury perfumery Spitzenhaus, thereby strengthening its presence in the luxury segment. The strategic partnership with Bongénie, an established luxury fashion and lifestyle retailer, aims to [...]
Ulta Beauty Expands International Footprint with Acquisition of UK’s Space NK

July 16, 2025 Comments Off on Ulta Beauty Expands International Footprint with Acquisition of UK’s Space NK
NOBILIS GROUP acquires majority stake in TMC Nordic

November 15, 2024 Comments Off on NOBILIS GROUP acquires majority stake in TMC Nordic
Niance – Natalia Vodianova acquires shares in Swiss Health & bioBeauty AG

June 21, 2024 Comments Off on Niance – Natalia Vodianova acquires shares in Swiss Health & bioBeauty AG
Kering Beauté acquires luxury perfume house Creed

June 27, 2023 Comments Off on Kering Beauté acquires luxury perfume house Creed

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MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

March 16, 2026 Comments Off on MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined. The US beauty brand MERIT, known for its minimalist and effective products, launches tomorrow, 17 March 2026, exclusively at Sephora in Europe. MERIT focuses on a streamlined, [...]
Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté

July 28, 2025 Comments Off on Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté
TATCHA launches exclusively at SEPHORA in the EU

July 17, 2025 Comments Off on TATCHA launches exclusively at SEPHORA in the EU
Faber-Castell – innovation and sustainability in the cosmetics sector

September 25, 2024 Comments Off on Faber-Castell – innovation and sustainability in the cosmetics sector
Kering Beauté acquires luxury perfume house Creed

June 27, 2023 Comments Off on Kering Beauté acquires luxury perfume house Creed
Maison Lautier 1795 – Symrise launches naturals brand

August 9, 2022 Comments Off on Maison Lautier 1795 – Symrise launches naturals brand

Mögliche Fusion von Estée Lauder Companies und Puig: Chancen und Unsicherheiten für den Markt March 24, 2026
Der Artikel Mögliche Fusion von Estée Lauder Companies und Puig: Chancen und Unsicherheiten für den Markt stammt von der Webseite Das Fach-Magazin für Parfümerie und Luxuskosmetik und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Mögliche Fusion von Estée Lauder Companies und Puig: Chancen und Unsicherheiten für den Markt. Die Estée Lauder Companies führen Gespräche über eine potenzielle Unternehmenszusammenlegung […]
BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 – Impulse für den Parfümerie- und Kosmetikfachhandel March 23, 2026
Der Artikel BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 – Impulse für den Parfümerie- und Kosmetikfachhandel stammt von der Webseite Das Fach-Magazin für Parfümerie und Luxuskosmetik und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 – Impulse für den Parfümerie- und Kosmetikfachhandel. Die BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 präsentierte sich als zentrale Plattform für Fachwissen, Innovation und Vernetzung im Kosmetik- und Beautybereich. […]
DOUGLAS eröffnet neuen Premium Store in Basel March 19, 2026
Der Artikel DOUGLAS eröffnet neuen Premium Store in Basel stammt von der Webseite Das Fach-Magazin für Parfümerie und Luxuskosmetik und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. DOUGLAS eröffnet neuen Premium Store in Basel. Die DOUGLAS Group legt 2026 ein beeindruckendes Expansionstempo an den Tag. Am 26. März eröffnet das Unternehmen in Basel in der Schweiz einen neuen […]

Longevity anstatt Anti-Aging: BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 überzeugt mit fachlicher Tiefe, intensivem Austausch und neuen Perspektiven March 24, 2026
Der Artikel Longevity anstatt Anti-Aging: BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 überzeugt mit fachlicher Tiefe, intensivem Austausch und neuen Perspektiven stammt von der Webseite Ihr Magazin für Kosmetik im Fach-Einzelhandel, Drogeriewaren und kosmetische Dienstleistungen und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Düsseldorf. Longevity statt Anti-Aging, Hightech statt klassischer Behandlung, ganzheitliche Konzepte statt Einzelprodukt: Die BEAUTY Düsseldorf 2026 zeigte damit, wohin […]
Friseurbranche im Wandel 2026: TOP HAIR Messe setzt mit der Initiative „Rock Your Future“ein starkes Zeichen für den Nachwuchs March 19, 2026
Der Artikel Friseurbranche im Wandel 2026: TOP HAIR Messe setzt mit der Initiative „Rock Your Future“ein starkes Zeichen für den Nachwuchs stammt von der Webseite Ihr Magazin für Kosmetik im Fach-Einzelhandel, Drogeriewaren und kosmetische Dienstleistungen und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Düsseldorf. Friseurbranche im Wandel 2026. Kostenfreier Messeeintritt für Schüler und Schülerinnen sowie Auszubildende: Mit der […]
The Absolute Scent Amber Edition: Mäurer & Wirtz erweitert die Produktlinie von s.Oliver um einen neuen Duft March 18, 2026
Der Artikel The Absolute Scent Amber Edition: Mäurer & Wirtz erweitert die Produktlinie von s.Oliver um einen neuen Duft stammt von der Webseite Ihr Magazin für Kosmetik im Fach-Einzelhandel, Drogeriewaren und kosmetische Dienstleistungen und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Stolberg. Mit der The Absolute Scent Amber Edition präsentiert s.Oliver eine neue Facette des erfolgreichen Herrenduftes aus […]

Bobbi Brown in the United States at Amazon Premium Beauty Store

December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Bobbi Brown in the United States at Amazon Premium Beauty Store

Bobbi Brown in the United States at Amazon Premium Beauty Store. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is expanding its distribution channels by entering the Amazon Premium Beauty Store in the United States, with the aim of making [...]
European Perfumery Association FEPD: Re-election of President William Koeberlé confirmed – Executive Committee retains proven international line-up

November 21, 2025 Comments Off on European Perfumery Association FEPD: Re-election of President William Koeberlé confirmed – Executive Committee retains proven international line-up

Vienna, November 2025 – European Perfumery Association FEPD: Re-election of President William Koeberlé confirmed – Executive Committee retains proven international line-up. At the most recent Executive Committee meeting of the European Perfumery Association FEPD in [...]
German Cosmetics Trade Association – clear stand against the proposed reclassification of ethanol

November 20, 2025 Comments Off on German Cosmetics Trade Association – clear stand against the proposed reclassification of ethanol

The German Cosmetics Trade Association (Handelsverband Kosmetik) has made a clear stand against the proposed reclassification of ethanol under EU chemical legislation, which would effectively ban its use in everyday products. This controversial measure, if [...]
European Perfumery & Cosmetics Award Austria for research work on retail

October 25, 2024 Comments Off on European Perfumery & Cosmetics Award Austria for research work on retail

European Perfumery & Cosmetics Award Austria for research work on retail. On 23 October 2024, the European Perfumery & Cosmetics Award Austria were presented at the Schneider-Gössl wine tavern in Vienna to honour innovative concepts [...]
US beauty market continues to grow in the first quarter of 2024

May 13, 2024 Comments Off on US beauty market continues to grow in the first quarter of 2024

US beauty market continues to grow in the first quarter of 2024 – Growth in the prestige segment – make-up and mass market with slower development. CHICAGO, May 7, 2024 – U.S. prestige beauty industry [...]
European Perfumery Federation meets for General Assembly at Cosmoprof Bologna

March 26, 2024 Comments Off on European Perfumery Federation meets for General Assembly at Cosmoprof Bologna

European Perfumery Federation meets for General Assembly at Cosmoprof Bologna. Last Thursday, members of the European Perfumery Federation (FEPD) met for their annual General Assembly at the prestigious Cosmoprof Bologna trade fair. This event provided [...]
Gray Market Goods – Kanebo Cosmetics Wins Long-standing Legal Dispute

February 2, 2024 Comments Off on Gray Market Goods – Kanebo Cosmetics Wins Long-standing Legal Dispute

Gray Market Goods – Kanebo Cosmetics Wins Long-standing Legal Dispute. Munich, February 1, 2024 – Japanese luxury cosmetics manufacturer Kanebo Cosmetics has won the main action before the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court in a legal [...]
Global luxury goods market – high-end brands remain on record course

July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Global luxury goods market – high-end brands remain on record course

Global luxury goods market – high-end brands remain on record course. Despite economic uncertainties, the global market for personal luxury goods continues to grow significantly, reaching $345 billion in 2022. By the end of the [...]
Brand Value – Cosmetics Brands Lose Over $12 Billion Worth in 2021

May 4, 2021 Comments Off on Brand Value – Cosmetics Brands Lose Over $12 Billion Worth in 2021

Brand Value – Cosmetics Brands Lose Over $12 Billion Worth in 2021. The total value of world’s top 50 most valuable cosmetics brands has declined by 9% as sector negotiates fallout from COVID-19 pandemic. L’Oréal [...]

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