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[ October 1, 2025 ] DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform COMPANIES
[ September 29, 2025 ] Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
[ September 12, 2025 ] Estée Lauder Appoints René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer PEOPLE & JOBS
[ July 28, 2025 ] Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté PEOPLE & JOBS
[ July 23, 2025 ] Estée Lauder Companies – Aude Gandon appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer PEOPLE & JOBS

NOBILIS GROUP acquires majority stake in TMC Nordic

November 15, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

NOBILIS GROUP acquires majority stake in TMC Nordic. The NOBILIS GROUP, a major beauty distributor in the DACH region, has acquired a majority stake in the Scandinavian distribution company TMC Nordic. This acquisition strengthens the […]

Harrods – new e-commerce platform – customer experience across channels and regions

October 29, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

Harrods – new e-commerce platform – customer experience across channels and regions. Harrods, founded in 1849, is located in the heart of Knightsbridge and is considered the most famous and prestigious luxury department store in […]

DOUGLAS sells online pharmacy Disapo and raises sales forecast

July 18, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS sells online pharmacy Disapo and raises sales forecast. The DOUGLAS Group, Europe’s leading omnichannel provider for premium beauty, is reporting an upward trend thanks to a positive business performance and strong preliminary figures for […]

Shiseido and Max Mara new partnership in the fragrance sector

July 10, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

Shiseido and Max Mara new partnership in the fragrance sector. Shiseido and the Italian luxury fashion house Max Mara have announced a long-term partnership in the perfume sector. Shiseido will have the exclusive global licence […]

DOUGLAS records strong growth in the second quarter of 2023/24

May 29, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS records strong growth in the second quarter of 2023/24 The DOUGLAS Group (Link: Börse Frankfurt), Europe’s leading omnichannel provider for premium beauty, recorded profitable growth in the second quarter of the 2023/24 financial year […]

DOUGLAS Group plans IPO and sets price range

March 12, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group plans IPO and sets price range. The DOUGLAS Group, Europe’s leading omnichannel provider for premium beauty, is planning its IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and has set a price range of 26.00 […]

DOUGLAS with strong first quarter 2023/24 – growthstrategy on track

January 24, 2024 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS with strong first quarter 2023/24 – growthstrategy on track. Group sales (net) based on preliminary figures increased October – December 2023 by 8.3% to around 1.56 billion euros (lfl: +7.5%) vs. previous year’s quarter. […]

Symrise opens new creative centre for luxury perfumery in Dubai

November 21, 2023 Subeditor Comments Off

Symrise opens new creative centre for luxury perfumery in Dubai. On 30 October 2023, Symrise opened Jardin Arabia, its new creative centre for luxury perfumery in the heart of Dubai. This marks the beginning of […]

Notino closes financing round – 280 million for expansion abroad

August 2, 2023 Admin Comments Off

Notino closes financing round – 280 million for expansion abroad. Notino, a major online retailer of perfumes and cosmetics in Europe, based in the Czech Republic, has closed a financing round. The company was able […]

Gebr. Heinemann acquires 50% of NOBILIS GROUP

June 15, 2023 Subeditor Comments Off

Gebr. Heinemann acquires 50% of NOBILIS GROUP – NOBILIS GROUP, the leading, independent and owner-managed beauty distributor and service partner in the DACH region, announces a change of shareholders. Dr. Joachim Henseler will sell his […]

COMPANIES

DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform

October 1, 2025 Comments Off on DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform

DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform. With its brand campaign platform ‘WELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL’, the European beauty retailer DOUGLAS Group is focusing on consistent and inclusive brand communication that works across all channels. The aim [...]
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

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 [...]
PEOPLE & JOBS

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 [...]
PEOPLE & JOBS

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

Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté. Clé de Peau Beauté, a prestigious luxury skincare and makeup brand owned by the Japanese beauty specialist Shiseido, has appointed acclaimed actress Nicole Kidman [...]
PEOPLE & JOBS

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

Estée Lauder Companies – Aude Gandon appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer. The Estée Lauder Companies has announced the appointment of Aude Gandon as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer (CDMO), effective 1 August 2025. In [...]

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 [...]