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Douglas acquires parfumdreams and strengthens German and European e-commerce business

April 30, 2018 Subeditor 2

Douglas acquires parfumdreams and strengthens German and European e-commerce business. Douglas acquires a majority stake in German beauty retailer Parfümerie Akzente with its successful online shop parfumdreams from owner family Renchen. Two-brand strategy envisaged: parfumdreams to […]

RICHEMONT: VOLUNTARY PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR YOOX NET-A-PORTER

January 22, 2018 Admin Comments Off

RICHEMONT: VOLUNTARY PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR YOOX NET-A-PORTER: Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (Richemont), the Swiss luxury goods group, has notified YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP S.p.A and the relevant market authorities of its intention to launch a […]

Douglas completes the acquisition of Perfumerías If – 102 stores in Spain

November 22, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off

Douglas completes the acquisition of Perfumerías If – 102 stores in Spain. Douglas has become the No. 1 retailer for beauty and cosmetics in Spain. After all closing conditions had been fulfilled, Douglas has completed the […]

Douglas: Acquisition of Limoni and La Gardenia completed

November 15, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off

Douglas: Acquisition of Limoni and La Gardenia completed – Douglas becomes a leading player in the Italian beauty sector. Douglas, a leading retailer in the European beauty sector, has now become a leading player in […]

Douglas acquires Perfumerias If – up to 103 stores – to become No. 1 perfumery chain in Spain

July 27, 2017 Subeditor 1

Douglas acquires Perfumerias If – up to 103 stores – to become No. 1 perfumery chain in Spain. Douglas, a leading retailer in the European beauty sector, takes another major step to strengthen its operations […]

Douglas: Acquisition of Bodybell completed – Leading perfumery chain in Spain

July 6, 2017 Subeditor 2

Douglas: Acquisition of Bodybell completed – Leading perfumery chain in Spain. Douglas, has become also a leading player in Spain. The acquisition of Grupo Bodybell, which was signed in March, has been completed after all closing conditions […]

Douglas acquires Limoni and La Gardenia to become a leading player in Italy

May 18, 2017 Subeditor 2

Douglas acquires Limoni and La Gardenia: Düsseldorf/Verona/Milan, 17 May 2017. Douglas GmbH has taken a significant step to further expand its strong position internationally. Profumerie Douglas S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of Douglas, has signed an […]

Douglas acquiring Bodybell – leading perfumery chain in Spain

March 17, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off

Douglas acquiring Bodybell – leading perfumery chain in Spain. Douglas, the leading European retailer in the selective beauty market, significantly expands its operations in Spain. Douglas acquiring Bodybell – leading perfumery chain in Spain The […]

COMPANIES

Tender offer for DOUGLAS HOLDING AG: 96.11 percent of shares attained

January 4, 2013 Subeditor Comments Off

Tender offer for DOUGLAS HOLDING AG: Frankfurt am Main, 2 January 2013 – The DOUGLAS founding family Kreke and Advent International today announced the result of the voluntary public tender offer for DOUGLAS HOLDING AG […]

Antitrust authorities issue approval for takeover of DOUGLAS Holding AG

November 19, 2012 Subeditor Comments Off

Antitrust authorities issue approval for takeover of DOUGLAS Holding AG – The European Commission and the Swiss Competition Commission COMCO each issued their approval on 16 November 2012 for a possible takeover of DOUGLAS Holding […]

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 [...]