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Natura &Co continues mulling possible Avon separation as revenue dips

Brazilian beauty group Natura &Co has confirmed that it is mulling a possible separation with its subsidiary, Avon International, which saw its revenue slip in the first quarter of 2024. In a statement included in the group’s financial report, Fábio Barbosa, group CEO of Natura &Co, said: “Avon International had another challenging quarter with...

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Shiseido reports Q1 loss, net sales up 3.9 percent

First quarter net sales at Shiseido increased 3.9 percent to 249.5 billion Japanese yen on a reported basis and decreased 2.7 percent on a FX-neutral basis. The company said in a release that net sales rose 3.2 percent on a like-for-like basis, excluding the impacts of foreign exchange translation and business transfers, as well as the...

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Le Labo strengthening UK retail footprint with new Leeds store

Fine perfumery Le Labo, part of The Estée Lauder Company, is set to make its regional debut at Victoria Leeds this summer as it continues to expand its international presence with a focus on premium retail destinations. The new 1,500 square-foot Le Labo Victoria Leeds boutique will be located on Queen Victoria Street, joining international...

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Laure de Metz joins Henry Rose as CEO

Henry Rose, a genderless fine fragrance brand founded by Michelle Pfeiffer, has announced the appointment of Laure de Metz as its chief executive officer. Since launching as a direct-to-consumer brand in 2019, the company said, Henry Rose has experienced exponential growth under the leadership of Debi Theis, who will continue in her current role...

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Estée Lauder names Shane Wolf as president global brands Aveda, Bumble and bumble

The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Shane Wolf as president, global brands, Aveda and Bumble and Bumble, effective July 1, 2024. Wolf, the company said, will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, executive group president, The Estée Lauder Companies, and join the company’s executive leadership team. The company added that with more than 25...

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley steps down from Rose Inc

British model and entrepreneur Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has announced that she has stepped down from Rose Inc, the beauty brand she founded in 2018 after it was sold at auction. In an Instagram post, Huntington-Whiteley said: "In 2018, I founded Rose Inc with a vision to foster a beauty community and create exceptional products in line with my...

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Charlotte Tilbury to open fragrance pop-up

Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury is celebrating its debut fragrance collection with a pop-up in London. Located at Protein Studios in London’s Shoreditch, the ‘Future of Fragrance’ experience will showcase Charlotte Tilbury’s first-ever fragrance collection, developed with master perfumers at flavours and fragrance company IFF and backed by...

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Coty and Lena Gercke sign new license deal

Beauty company Coty has inked a long-term fragrance deal with German television presenter and model Lena Gercke, who has her own fashion brand, LeGer. As part of the licensing deal, Coty will develop, produce and distribute LeGer’s debut fragrance, which is expected to launch in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) this summer....

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Gun Ana launches suncare line in the UK

Swedish suncare brand Gun Ana, founded in 2020 by Sigrid Osvald and Kajsa Regnér, has officially launched in the UK. Originating from Stockholm, Gun Ana was inspired by the founder's personal experiences during a skiing season in the French Alps, where they recognised the significance of year-round sun protection, as well as a need to redefine...

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Model Bella Hadid launches fragrance with new Orebella brand

Model Bella Hadid has launched a fragrance collection in partnership with Celebrands. A set of three scents dubbed as skin perfume will launch with Ulta Beauty on May 2nd, and is being marketed as an alchemy line that is alchohol free and infused with natural oils. Celebrands is company that brings capital and operational resources to...

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Puig prepares to go public, setting share price at 24,50 euros

Spanish fragrance and fashion conglomerate Puig is poised to debut on the stock market this Friday, marking one of the most highly anticipated IPOs of the quarter. The company, which owns prominent brands like Dries Van Noten, Byredo, and Charlotte Tilbury, seeks to raise 2.6 billion euros, with a share price guidance of 24.50 euros per share,...

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Boots own-brand becomes biggest Leaping Bunny-approved beauty range in the UK

Beauty and health retailer Boots has been named as having the biggest range of Leaping Bunny-approved own-brand beauty products on the UK high street. The Leaping Bunny programme from Cruelty Free International, the leading organisation working to end animal testing, is a globally recognised standard for assessing cruelty-free cosmetics and...