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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 Subeditor Comments Off

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 […]

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

June 17, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

The DOUGLAS Group is revolutionizing digital beauty shopping with its AI-powered advisor “ANNA.” The DOUGLAS Group is expanding its digital shopping experience with the AI-powered beauty advisor “ANNA,” which is based on state-of-the-art Google Cloud […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

COMPANIES

MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

March 16, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined. The US beauty brand MERIT, known for its minimalist and effective products, launches tomorrow, 17 March 2026, exclusively at Sephora in Europe. MERIT focuses on a streamlined, […]

DOUGLAS Group – CCO Philipp Andrée moves to Otto Group

February 3, 2026 Subeditor Comments Off

DOUGLAS Group – CCO Philipp Andrée moves to Otto Group. New structure for Executive Board and top management. After three successful years as a member of the Executive Board, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Philipp Andrée […]

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

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

Parfümerie Pieper – Green light for takeover – Restructuring completed

Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution

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

MERIT launches at Sephora – Minimalist beauty reimagined

DOUGLAS Group – CCO Philipp Andrée moves to Otto Group

Eric Riegger is to become the new CEO of METRO AG

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