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

November 21, 2025 Subeditor 0

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 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

DOUGLAS opens new flagship store in Cologne

November 19, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS opens new flagship store in Cologne. On 6 November 2025, DOUGLAS opened its new flagship store on Cologne’s Schildergasse, one of Europe’s busiest shopping streets. With a sales area of over 1,300 square metres […]

L’Oréal acquires Kering Beauté – new alliance in the luxury beauty segment

October 20, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

L’Oréal acquires Kering Beauté – new alliance in the luxury beauty segment. L’Oréal acquires Kering Beauté, including the fragrance house Creed. Long-term agreement concluded for beauty and fragrance licences for the Kering brands Gucci, Bottega […]

DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform

October 1, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie

September 29, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

Estée Lauder Appoints René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer

September 12, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

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 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

Estée Lauder Companies – Aude Gandon appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

July 23, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

PRODUCTS & BRANDS

TATCHA launches exclusively at SEPHORA in the EU

July 17, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off

TATCHA launches exclusively at SEPHORA in the EU – New impetus for the premium skincare market. The Japanese-inspired skincare brand TATCHA will be available exclusively at SEPHORA in 15 EU countries from August 2025. The […]

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

DOUGLAS opens new flagship store in Cologne

L’Oréal acquires Kering Beauté – new alliance in the luxury beauty segment

DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform

Spitzenhaus – Brunschwig Holding acquires majority stake – Partnership with Bongénie

Estée Lauder Appoints René Lammers as Chief Research & Innovation Officer

Nicole Kidman Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté

Estée Lauder Companies – Aude Gandon appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

TATCHA launches exclusively at SEPHORA in the EU

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

DOUGLAS opens new flagship store in Cologne

L’Oréal acquires Kering Beauté – new alliance in the luxury beauty segment

DOUGLAS launches international brand campaign platform

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

US beauty market continues to grow in the first quarter of 2024

European Perfumery Federation meets for General Assembly at Cosmoprof Bologna