EPCNEWS CONTENT

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 […]

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 […]

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026

April 30, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026 – Industry Expertise and Modernisation Potential. The long-established German perfumery chain Parfümerie Pieper will be acquired by the French entrepreneurial Konckier family […]

INDUSTRIE VIEW

Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver

April 9, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver. In 2025, the European luxury retail sector demonstrated significant growth in new openings and increasing diversification of the brand landscape, despite general industry challenges. The […]

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 […]

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

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

Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026

Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver

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