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Estée Lauder – Linda Hoeck succeeds Maike Kiessling – New General Manager DACH

May 21, 2025 Subeditor Comments Off on Estée Lauder – Linda Hoeck succeeds Maike Kiessling – New General Manager DACH
Estée Lauder – Linda Hoeck succeeds Maike Kiessling – New General Manager DACH (Germany/Austria/Switzerland Region). As reported by the German trade magazine parfuemerienachrichten Linda Hoeck will take over the role of General Manager DACH at […]
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NOBILIS: Dirk Loewen to be General Manager Sales

August 17, 2021 Subeditor Comments Off on NOBILIS: Dirk Loewen to be General Manager Sales
NOBILIS: Dirk Loewen to be General Manager Sales – Dirk Loewen will join NOBILIS Group GmbH, Wiesbaden, Germany from 20 September 2021, initially in the role of General Manager Sales and authorised signatory. After successful […]
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Shiseido appointed Johannes Scheer as Country General Manager Germany and Austria

October 30, 2018 Subeditor Comments Off on Shiseido appointed Johannes Scheer as Country General Manager Germany and Austria
Shiseido appointed Johannes Scheer as Country General Manager Germany and Austria starting the 1st of November 2018. He also will continue leading the Swiss Affiliate until a successor has been appointed. Johannes Scheer succeeds Nicole Nitschke […]
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Tender offer for DOUGLAS HOLDING AG: 96.11 percent of shares attained

January 4, 2013 Subeditor Comments Off on Tender offer for DOUGLAS HOLDING AG: 96.11 percent of shares attained
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 […]
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Antitrust authorities issue approval for takeover of DOUGLAS Holding AG

November 19, 2012 Subeditor Comments Off on Antitrust authorities issue approval for takeover of DOUGLAS Holding AG
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 […]
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Founding Family Kreke and Advent International Announce Voluntary Public Tender Offer for DOUGLAS Holding AG

October 15, 2012 Subeditor Comments Off on Founding Family Kreke and Advent International Announce Voluntary Public Tender Offer for DOUGLAS Holding AG
Frankfurt am Main, 15 October 2012 – The DOUGLAS founding family Kreke and Advent International intend to jointly develop DOUGLAS Holding AG and pave the way for sustainable profitable growth. Beauty Holding Three AG, a […]
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YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTE OPENS FIRST STAND-ALONE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE IN HONG KONG

July 30, 2012 Subeditor Comments Off on YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTE OPENS FIRST STAND-ALONE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE IN HONG KONG
YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTE OPENS FIRST STAND-ALONE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE: Yves Saint Laurent Beauté is opening its first stand-alone Beauty Boutique in Hong Kong. The opening comes at a key time for the brand, as it […]
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L’Oréal Germany’s growth outstrips the market for the third year in succession

March 28, 2012 Admin Comments Off on L’Oréal Germany’s growth outstrips the market for the third year in succession
L’Oréal Germany’s growth outstrips the market for the third year in succession – Against the backdrop of a market which saw only slight growth, the L’Oréal Group increased its sales by 2.3 per cent to […]
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Masaki Douzono becomes new president of Shiseido Germany

November 8, 2011 Subeditor Comments Off on Masaki Douzono becomes new president of Shiseido Germany
As of October 2011 Masaki Douzono (47) holds the post of President of Shiseido Deutschland GmbH in Düsseldorf. The specialist in financial affairs and corporate planning has worked for the Japanese cosmetics company for 24 […]

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    The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

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

    May 26, 2026 Comments Off on Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution
    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 [...]
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    Paris Perfume Week 2026 – The French heart of the niche market sets global trends

    May 20, 2026 Comments Off on Paris Perfume Week 2026 – The French heart of the niche market sets global trends
    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 [...]
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    DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth

    May 13, 2026 Comments Off on DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth
    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 [...]
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    Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised

    May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised
    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 [...]
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    The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig – Merger Off the Table

  • Stephan Kemen und Ori Leslau, CEO der Confetti Group London
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    Mäurer & Wirtz and Confetti Group – Strategic Partnership for European Distribution

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    Paris Perfume Week 2026 – The French heart of the niche market sets global trends

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    DOUGLAS Group in the second quarter of 2025/26 – Setting the strategic course for sustainable growth

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    Douglas – Revenue growth despite a challenging market environment – Forecast revised

  • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

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

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    Luxury Retail Space 2025 – Beauty as a Growth Driver

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    Brenntag and Insempra have partnered to distribute ingredient

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    F1 Academy and Sephora partnership to promote women

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    Possible merger between The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig: opportunities and uncertainties for the market

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    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 [...]
  • 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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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