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Pierre Fabre Laboratories invests in skin care and supplements brand MiYé

The pharmaceutical group will elevate the French start-up’s business by accelerating its R&D, brand presence and more

Unilever aims to divest Impulse and other non-core beauty brands

The FMCG giant is reportedly resuming the sales process for its Elida Beauty business, which also includes Timotei and St. Ives

Coty poised to list on Paris Stock Exchange

The Rimmel owner confirmed earlier this year that it was exploring a dual listing to strengthen its European presence

Why does no one know what to do with The Body Shop?

Neither the might of L’Oréal, nor Natura & Co’s attempts to return The Body Shop to its roots have spelled good health for the British high street...

Coty raises sales outlook following record Burberry Goddess launch

The beauty brand owner has highlighted its prestige fragrance division for its sales outlook increase

Virospack acquired by investment group Investindustrial

The Spanish cosmetics droppers specialist plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities and boost its sustainability offering with the new agreement

Business advice: How to land a lucrative beauty licensing deal

With Coty resigning beauty deals with Adidas and Marc Jacobs, law firm Freeths outlines how to navigate the intricate landscape of licensing

How D&G beauty is transforming into a €3 billion business

Since bringing its beauty business back in-house, D&G is now on a mission to turn the division into a €3bn machine that spans fragrance, make-up an...

L Catterton invests in skin brand Eighth Day

Luxury label will channel the minority investment into growing its team, product range and international presence

Waterstones owner among bidders to buy The Body Shop

Investment firm Elliott Advisors has allegedly submitted an indicative offer to buy the ethical beauty retailer from owner Natura & Co

From Barbie to Super Mario: Why Lush’s brand collaborations have been so successful

The UK beauty brand has reported phenomenal retail sales from its licensed partnerships this year and has more in the pipeline. We find out the sec...

How to survive fresh inflation as a beauty business owner

This July hasn't just seen temperatures soar, fresh inflation has hit consumers worldwide. Clare Kiteley, Client Director at Kantar UK, explains wh...

Estée Lauder Companies’ incubator confirms investment in Chinese brand Code Mint

The ‘clean’ beauty player was launched by influencer and reality star Grace Chow in 2021

Revolution Beauty and Boohoo’s boardroom battle explained

Following a dramatic two weeks of conflict between Revolution Beauty and Boohoo, Cosmetics Business explains what exactly happened and how the futu...

THG shares plummet after half-year revenues fall short

The Lookfantastic owner’s beauty division also dragged down results during the first half of the year

How British heritage brand Elemis achieved cult status in China

The British skin care brand’s reputation has boomed in the region and now more store openings and retail partnerships are on the cards. We delve in...