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Douglas shifts to growth mode in fiscal year 2017/18

December 11, 2018 Subeditor 1
Douglas shifts to growth mode in fiscal year 2017/18. Douglas, Europe’s leading premium beauty retailer, has expanded its market position in Europe across all channels. Acquisitions caused Group sales to increase by 17 percent to 3.3 […]
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Puig Revenues Reach €1,935 Million as Profit Grows by 47% in 2017

April 17, 2018 Subeditor Comments Off on Puig Revenues Reach €1,935 Million as Profit Grows by 47% in 2017
Puig Revenues Reach €1,935 Million as Profit Grows by 47% in 2017. Puig reported €1,935 million in net revenues for 2017, which represents an increase of 8.1% in reported net revenues and a 8.6% rise […]
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Supplier of luxury goods can prohibit selling on internet platform

December 6, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off on Supplier of luxury goods can prohibit selling on internet platform
Supplier of luxury goods can prohibit selling on internet platform – Court of Justice of the European Union: A supplier of luxury goods can prohibit its authorised distributors from selling those goods on a third-party […]
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Douglas completes the acquisition of Perfumerías If – 102 stores in Spain

November 22, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off on Douglas completes the acquisition of Perfumerías If – 102 stores in Spain
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 […]
INDUSTRIE VIEW

European Federation of Retail Perfumers – Challenges facing the perfumery sector

November 20, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off on European Federation of Retail Perfumers – Challenges facing the perfumery sector
European Federation of Retail Perfumers – Challenges facing the perfumery sector: The Presidential Council of the European Federation of Retail Perfumers – FEPD – met in Vienna on Saturday the 4th of November. The core […]
COMPANIES

Douglas: Acquisition of Limoni and La Gardenia completed

November 15, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off on Douglas: Acquisition of Limoni and La Gardenia completed
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 […]
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Symrise continues growth – third quarter sales increase of 6.5 %

November 13, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off on Symrise continues growth – third quarter sales increase of 6.5 %
Symrise continues growth – third quarter sales increase of 6.5 % – Symrise AG accelerated its growth course in the third quarter, achieving overall a considerable increase in sales and earnings for the nine-month period. […]
PEOPLE & JOBS

Firmenich appoints Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat as Global Head of Sustainability

September 11, 2017 Subeditor Comments Off on Firmenich appoints Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat as Global Head of Sustainability
Firmenich appoints Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat as Global Head of Sustainability – Firmenich is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat as Global Head of Sustainability. In this new capacity, she will reinforce Firmenich leadership in […]
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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 […]
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

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 […]

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

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

    August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Esxence 2026 – More brands. Greater complexity. Why guidance is becoming the most important competitive advantage
    Esxence 2026 – More brands. Greater complexity. Why guidance is becoming the most important competitive advantage. The figures for Esxence 2026, which took place from 3 to 6 June at the Allianz MiCo in Milan, [...]
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    DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum

    August 13, 2026 Comments Off on DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum
    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, [...]
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    Marc vom Ende to become new Master Perfumer at Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Leipzig – where experience meets innovation

    August 11, 2026 Comments Off on Marc vom Ende to become new Master Perfumer at Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Leipzig – where experience meets innovation
    Marc vom Ende is to become new Master Perfumer at Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Leipzig – where experience meets innovation. Marc vom Ende is joining Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Leipzig as Master Perfumer [...]
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    Puig’s first-half results for 2026 indicate consistent growth and market share gains

    August 4, 2026 Comments Off on Puig’s first-half results for 2026 indicate consistent growth and market share gains
    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. [...]
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    Estée Lauder Companies Returns to Growth as Fragrance and Skin Care Support Recovery

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

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    DOUGLAS Group adjusts retail strategy as digital beauty shopping gains momentum

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

  • Photo - Jose Manuel Albesa, CEO of Puig - Courtesy of Puig
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    Puig’s first-half results for 2026 indicate consistent growth and market share gains

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

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    Discounts and Private Labels Are Gaining Ground – BCG Study on German Consumer Behavior

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

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    Jing Ulrich joins The Wella Company Board to support next growth phase

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    DOUGLAS Group – Beauty Shopping with the AI-Powered Advisor “ANNA”

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    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 [...]
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