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Potential Acquisition of Marionnaud Group Signals Strategic Moves in European Fragrance Retail

July 6, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

David Konckier, majority shareholder of Bogart, has announced an exclusive information and consultation process concerning the possible acquisition of Marionnaud Group, a well-established player in the selective fragrance retail market across Europe. This development follows […]

Discounts and Private Labels Are Gaining Ground – BCG Study on German Consumer Behavior

June 24, 2026 Admin Comments Off

Discounts and Private Labels Are Gaining Ground – BCG Study on German Consumer Behavior: Study Shows Shifting Priorities Among German Consumers in 2026. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that 64% […]

ROSSMANN International IT Organization: Retailer is establishing a new location in Albania

June 23, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

ROSSMANN International IT Organization: Retailer is establishing a new location in Albania. ROSSMANN International IT Organization. The drugstore chain is expanding its digital services from a new location in Albania. To this end, it will […]

PEOPLE & JOBS

Jing Ulrich joins The Wella Company Board to support next growth phase

June 17, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Jing Ulrich joins The Wella Company Board to support next growth phase. The Wella Company, a global leader in hair, nail, and beauty technology, has appointed finance expert Jing Ulrich as a non-executive board member. […]

DOUGLAS Group – Beauty Shopping with the AI-Powered Advisor “ANNA”

June 17, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

The DOUGLAS Group is revolutionizing digital beauty shopping with its AI-powered advisor “ANNA.” The DOUGLAS Group is expanding its digital shopping experience with the AI-powered beauty advisor “ANNA,” which is based on state-of-the-art Google Cloud […]

Strategic Alliance in the Fragrance Market: Mäurer & Wirtz and Parfumlovers Cologne Join Forces

June 15, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Strategic Alliance in the Fragrance Market: Mäurer & Wirtz and Parfumlovers Cologne Join Forces to Develop Innovative Fragrance Concepts. Mäurer & Wirtz and Parfumlovers Cologne are entering into a strategic partnership to jointly develop innovative […]

Parfümerie Pieper – Green light for takeover – Restructuring completed

June 10, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Parfümerie Pieper – Green light for takeover – Restructuring completed. The restructuring of Stadt-Parfümerie Pieper GmbH Parfümerie International has been successfully completed, and Parfümerie Pieper is returning to normal business operations. This also clears the […]

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

May 27, 2026 Subeditor 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 […]

COMPANIES

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

May 26, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

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

May 20, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Paris Perfume Week 2026 – The French heart of the niche market sets global trends, and our author Bodo Kubartz was on-site to cover the event for our German magazine parfuemerienachrichten.de. From April 9 to […]

Year: 2026

Potential Acquisition of Marionnaud Group Signals Strategic Moves in European Fragrance Retail

Discounts and Private Labels Are Gaining Ground – BCG Study on German Consumer Behavior

ROSSMANN International IT Organization: Retailer is establishing a new location in Albania

Jing Ulrich joins The Wella Company Board to support next growth phase

DOUGLAS Group – Beauty Shopping with the AI-Powered Advisor “ANNA”

Strategic Alliance in the Fragrance Market: Mäurer & Wirtz and Parfumlovers Cologne Join Forces

Parfümerie Pieper – Green light for takeover – Restructuring completed

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

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

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

Potential Acquisition of Marionnaud Group Signals Strategic Moves in European Fragrance Retail

Discounts and Private Labels Are Gaining Ground – BCG Study on German Consumer Behavior

ROSSMANN International IT Organization: Retailer is establishing a new location in Albania

Jing Ulrich joins The Wella Company Board to support next growth phase

DOUGLAS Group – Beauty Shopping with the AI-Powered Advisor “ANNA”

Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver

Bobbi Brown in the United States at Amazon Premium Beauty Store

European Perfumery Association FEPD: Re-election of President William Koeberlé confirmed – Executive Committee retains proven international line-up

German Cosmetics Trade Association – clear stand against the proposed reclassification of ethanol

European Perfumery & Cosmetics Award Austria for research work on retail