L’Oréal Travel Retail’s annual press conference in Cannes presented a global overview of the year by Travel Retail Managing Director Vincent Boinay, with a focus on the company’s leadership, innovation, relevance, sustainability and social responsibility. Boinay’s overview was followed by regional reports from the directors of Europe/Middle East; the Americas, and Asia Pacific. This year […]
Fragrances
The 2018 Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign is message of urgency
To mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign is releasing a video series entitled, “Seconds Matter.” The 2018 Breast Cancer Campaign focuses on the concept of time and the effect that breast cancer has from both a personal and universal perspective. In long and short […]
CHLOÉ ABSOLU DE PARFUM celebrates 10th anniversary of signature scent
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the signature Chloé fragrance, Coty has released a limited edition new fragrance, Chloé Absolu de Parfum. This new scent was composed by Michel Almairac, who created the original fragrance. Its rich, woody, textured floral fragrance is a more refined version of the original Eau de Parfum Chloé, says […]
Molton Brown reports 57% travel retail growth in 2016
Molton Brown reports a strong 57% increase in its travel retail business in 2016 and overall global growth of +9%. The London-based beauty company is known for its iconic collection of signature fragrances, bath and shower gels and home and hand care luxuries. The travel retail results are driven by both strong organic growth (+23%LFL), and the addition […]
Dolce&Gabbana and Shiseido Group sign beauty license
Dolce&Gabbana and Shiseido Group have signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement under which Shiseido will develop, manufacture and distribute the Dolce&Gabbana’s fragrance, makeup and skincare lines. The new collaboration will officially start as of October, 1st, 2016, subject to antitrust clearance. “We are so proud to enrich our portfolio of prestige brands by such a beautiful […]
L’Oreal to acquire niche fragrance brand Atelier Cologne
L’Oréal is adding to its high-end, niche fragrance business with its agreement to acquire Atelier Cologne. The deal was announced on June 30. Launched in 2009 by Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel, Atelier Cologne specializes in niche perfumery sold in selected retailers. Atelier Cologne creates and manufactures in France “Colognes Absolues”, genuine pure perfumes blending […]
Lancôme appoints Isabella Rossellini its muse for the second time
Lancôme has announced that Isabella Rosselini – “an inspired and inspiring woman,” is to resume her role as brand muse and spokesperson, a position she first held in 1983. Rossellini, now 63, was the very first face of Lancôme, and remained an iconic brand ambassadress for 14 years. “Isabella Rossellini is for Lancôme a keenly […]
L’Oréal, Shiseido named among the world’s most ethical companies
The Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, this week revealed its honorees for the title of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company. This year, 131 companies, spanning 21 countries and five continents and representing over 45 industries, made the list, including France’s L’Oréal, a seven time winner. […]
Essence Corp adds French luxury perfume Atelier Cologne to portfolio
Essence Corp. has been appointed the exclusive agent for French luxury perfume Atelier Cologne for the Latin America Local markets and Travel Retail markets in the Americas and Caribbean. “Thanks to their solid expertise of the region and the excellent quality of their teams, we are confident that Essence Corp will be the ideal partner […]
Puig integrates Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances into its brand portfolio
Barcelona-based fashion and fragrance house Puig started 2016 by integrating the award-winning ,Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances into its portfolio of owned brands. Puig has been working closely with the Jean Paul Gaultier brand for the past four years, since becoming a majority shareholder of the fashion house in 2011. The integration follows upon the termination […]
Parlux targets U.S. and international fans for launch of new RiRi by Rihanna fragrance
International super star, music icon and fashion muse Rihanna launched her newest scent to huge excitement during New York’s Fashion Week in September, roaming the city with a bright pink custom vehicle displaying her image and the RiRi by Rihanna branding. The new fragrance– feminine and flirty–is said to reflect the star’s softer side and […]