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Estée Lauder Companies Returns to Growth as Fragrance and Skin Care Support Recovery

August 20, 2026 Subeditor 0

Estée Lauder Companies Returns to Growth as Fragrance and Skin Care Support Recovery. The Estée Lauder Companies reported a return to sales growth in fiscal 2026, with organic net sales increasing by 3% for the […]

DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum

August 13, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum. The DOUGLAS Group reported third-quarter sales of €987.8 million for April to June 2026, a year-on-year decline of 2.0%. Weak market conditions in Germany, […]

Photo - Jose Manuel Albesa, CEO of Puig - Courtesy of Puig

Puig’s first-half results for 2026 indicate consistent growth and market share gains

August 4, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Puig’s first-half results for 2026 indicate consistent growth and market share gains across its product categories and regions. Key brands in fragrance and makeup led the expansion, supported by strong regional performances, especially in Asia-Pacific. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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

May 13, 2026 Subeditor 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

May 4, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised. Market developments and strategic adjustments by the DOUGLAS Group in the premium beauty segment for 2025/26. The DOUGLAS Group recorded a moderate increase […]

Brenntag and Insempra have partnered to distribute ingredient

April 8, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Brenntag and Insempra have partnered to distribute ingredient. Brenntag, a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, has entered an exclusive agreement with Insempra, an industrial biotechnology company, to distribute an Omega-7 biolipid ingredient in the […]

COMPANIES

DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum

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

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

Parfümerie Pieper – Green light for takeover – Restructuring completed

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

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

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

Brenntag and Insempra have partnered to distribute ingredient

Esxence 2026 – More brands. Greater complexity. Why guidance is becoming the most important competitive advantage

DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum

Marc vom Ende to become new Master Perfumer at Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Leipzig – where experience meets innovation

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