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[ May 27, 2026 ] The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
[ May 26, 2026 ] Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution COMPANIES
[ May 20, 2026 ] Paris Perfume Week 2026 – The French heart of the niche market sets global trends EVENT OVERVIEW
[ May 13, 2026 ] DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth COMPANIES
[ May 4, 2026 ] Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised COMPANIES

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The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

by Subeditor in MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Comments Off on The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table. The planned merger between the Estée Lauder Companies and Puig was officially called off in May 2026. The talks had the potential to significantly [...]

Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution

COMPANIES

May 26, 2026 Comments Off

Paris Perfume Week 2026 – The French heart of the niche market sets global trends

EVENT OVERVIEW

May 20, 2026 Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth

COMPANIES

May 13, 2026 Comments Off

Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised

COMPANIES

May 4, 2026 Comments Off

Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

April 30, 2026 Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth

COMPANIES

May 13, 2026 Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth in the premium beauty market. The DOUGLAS Group saw a slight increase in revenue in the second quarter of […]

Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised

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May 4, 2026 Comments Off

Brenntag and Insempra have partnered to distribute ingredient

COMPANIES

April 8, 2026 Comments Off

F1 Academy and Sephora partnership to promote women

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March 31, 2026 Comments Off

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

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March 24, 2026 Comments Off

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

May 27, 2026 Comments Off

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table. The planned merger between the Estée Lauder Companies and Puig was officially called off in May 2026. The talks had the potential to significantly […]

Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

April 30, 2026 Comments Off

Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

September 29, 2025 Comments Off

Ulta Beauty Expands International Footprint with Acquisition of UK’s Space NK

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

July 16, 2025 Comments Off

NOBILIS GROUP acquires majority stake in TMC Nordic

COMPANIES

November 15, 2024 Comments Off

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

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

May 27, 2026 Comments Off on The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table. The planned merger between the Estée Lauder Companies and Puig was officially called off in May 2026. The talks had the potential to significantly [...]
Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026

April 30, 2026 Comments Off on Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026
Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie

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

COMPANIES

Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution

May 26, 2026 Comments Off on Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution

Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution. Mäurer & Wirtz, Germany’s largest fragrance manufacturer, is taking over Europe-wide distribution for the Confetti Group, thereby expanding its role as a full-service [...]
MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

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

Strategische Neuausrichtung der beauty alliance: Fokus auf Digitalisierung June 8, 2026
Der Artikel Strategische Neuausrichtung der beauty alliance: Fokus auf Digitalisierung stammt von der Webseite Das Fach-Magazin für Parfümerie und Luxuskosmetik und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Strategische Neuausrichtung der beauty alliance: Fokus auf Digitalisierung. Die Parfümerie-Kooperation beauty alliance Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG hat ihre Gesellschafterversammlung 2026 in Fulda in einem bewusst kompakten Format abgehalten, um […]
Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense – Duftbeschreibung June 5, 2026
Der Artikel Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense – Duftbeschreibung stammt von der Webseite Das Fach-Magazin für Parfümerie und Luxuskosmetik und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense Duftbeschreibung – Armani beauty präsentiert ACQUA DI GIÒ EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE: Das faszinierende neue Eau de Parfum verströmt die ganze Macht […]
DOUGLAS im Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet June 3, 2026
Der Artikel DOUGLAS im Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet stammt von der Webseite Das Fach-Magazin für Parfümerie und Luxuskosmetik und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. DOUGLAS im Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet – Store bietet eine kuratierte Auswahl an Marken. DOUGLAS hat im Juni 2026 einen neuen Store im Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet eröffnet und erweitert damit das Beauty-Segment des Centers […]

IKW-Quartalszahlen 2026: Resilienz hat Grenzen – Kosmetik- und Waschmittelbranche in Deutschland wächst nur noch mit verhaltenem Schwung June 9, 2026
Der Artikel IKW-Quartalszahlen 2026: Resilienz hat Grenzen – Kosmetik- und Waschmittelbranche in Deutschland wächst nur noch mit verhaltenem Schwung stammt von der Webseite Ihr Magazin für Kosmetik im Fach-Einzelhandel, Drogeriewaren und kosmetische Dienstleistungen und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Frankfurt am Main. IKW-Quartalszahlen 2026 für Januar bis März. Die Hersteller von Kosmetika und Haushaltspflegeprodukten erzielten in […]
GEHWOL MED Nagelpflege 2026: Gesunde Nägel brauchen gezielten Schutz June 8, 2026
Der Artikel GEHWOL MED Nagelpflege 2026: Gesunde Nägel brauchen gezielten Schutz stammt von der Webseite Ihr Magazin für Kosmetik im Fach-Einzelhandel, Drogeriewaren und kosmetische Dienstleistungen und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Lübbeke. GEHWOL MED Nagelpflege 2026. Brüchige, eingewachsene oder pilzempfindliche Nägel sind häufige Herausforderungen in der podologischen und kosmetischen Fußpflege. GEHWOL MED bietet hierfür ein systematisch […]
Dr. Hauschka Ampullenkuren unterstützen die nächtliche Regeneration der Haut: Neues Design – Optimierte Anwendung – Reduzierte Verpackung June 5, 2026
Der Artikel Dr. Hauschka Ampullenkuren unterstützen die nächtliche Regeneration der Haut: Neues Design – Optimierte Anwendung – Reduzierte Verpackung stammt von der Webseite Ihr Magazin für Kosmetik im Fach-Einzelhandel, Drogeriewaren und kosmetische Dienstleistungen und wurde dort zuerst publiziert. Bad Boll/Eckwälden. Dr. Hauschka Ampullenkuren bieten einen Neustart für die Haut. Ab dem 1. Juni kommen die […]

Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver

April 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver

Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver. In 2025, the European luxury retail sector demonstrated significant growth in new openings and increasing diversification of the brand landscape, despite general industry challenges. The [...]
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 [...]

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