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Coty to cut 700 jobs in latest step of strategic overhaul

The measure is part of the Kylie Cosmetics owner's ‘All-in to Win’ transformational programme, which intends to streamline operations

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Lush fights for trans rights and visibility with new campaign

The UK beauty retailer’s campaign is focused on creating a more ‘positive vision’ of the world for trans individuals and raising money to support the community
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Eurofragrance’s sales hit €180 million in 2024 driven by fine fragrance demand

Fine fragrance helped drive like-for-like growth of 27%, while the company also reported increased revenue in India, the Middle East and Africa

P&G warns of price hikes as it takes $1.5 billion hit from Trump tariffs

The FMCG giant is also considering cost-cutting and sourcing options outside of China, which make up 10% of imports

Unilever slashed 6,000 jobs in Q1 as restructuring plans ramp up

The Dove and Sure owner also saw a mixed trading performance during the first quarter of 2025, but benefited from a boom in demand for whole-body deodorants

Kering’s share price falls after ‘difficult’ start to 2025 amid luxury market struggles

The company’s beauty division, however, reported a 6% rise in sales, driven by interest in luxury fragrance house Creed
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Exclusive: BeautyPro doubles down on expansion goals with Skin Sapiens acquisition

The acquisition follows BeautyPro acquiring Wildtree Skincare in 2024

Rituals hits record sales of €2.1 billion and targets growth with more store openings

The Amsterdam-based luxury wellness brand’s turnover grew 21% last year, with the company now plotting expansion in Europe and Asia

Interparfums to raise US prices by 6% to 7% amid new tariffs

Despite the expected €5 million to €6 million hit, Interparfums CEO Philippe Benacin remains confident, citing strong Q1 results and a renewed licensing deal with Coach

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025: Finalists announced

The highly anticipated reveal for the finalists of the 2025 Pure Beauty Global Awards has officially been published in the April edition of <em>Pure Beauty</em> magazine

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L’Oréal Q1 sales top €11.73 billion despite lacklustre US performance

North American sales dropped 3.8%, attributed to the ongoing chaos surrounding US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hikes

Amorepacific doubles down on US manufacturing amid Trump tariff mayhem

The Laneige-owner relies on production from China and South Korea, which have been hit with higher tariffs than most by US President Donald Trump

Hermès to increase US prices in response to President Trump’s tariffs

The French fashion and beauty house, famous for its Birkin bag, is the latest company to pass on higher costs to shoppers

Revolution Beauty CEO Lauren Brindley announces sudden exit to join Ulta Beauty

The fast beauty retailer’s Non-Executive Director, Colin Henry, has been named interim CEO, as the search for a permanent replacement for Brindley begins

South Korea backs K-beauty with $27 million fund amid Trump tariff chaos

The country’s K-Beauty Fund aims to support Korean beauty brands and technology start-ups across the entire cosmetics value chain

L’Oréal UK sales surpass £1.5 billion for the first time

The French beauty giant has reported strong sales in the UK despite pressure on consumer spending

Beiersdorf sales rise in Q1 driven by Eucerin and Aquaphor brands

Derma business sales grew 11.4% at the German beauty giant, while Nivea sales were up 2.5%

LVMH shares plunge on disappointing quarterly update

Lowered demand for beauty in the US and continued challenges in China hit the owner of Sephora and Guerlain in the first quarter of 2025
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Beauty influencer collaborations: How to avoid legal headaches

As influencer collaborations turn into full-blown partnerships, Jennifer Gallagher from Primas Law explains the legal dos and don’ts for beauty brands

Foreo responds to ‘aggressive’ tariff hikes with price increase for US consumers

The beauty brand will absorb some of the extra costs incurred from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but not all

Givaudan reports strong start to 2025 sales but warns of price rises

Sales at the Swiss fragrance and flavour company were up 7.4% in Q1, but it is implementing price increases due to higher input costs like tariffs

Gen Z spend record amount on beauty, with e.l.f. Beauty and Sephora named top brands

Young shoppers are buying beauty products more than ever despite a negative outlook for the economy, found bank Piper Sandler’s latest report

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Dermaclaim Lab closes first half of 2024 with a 38% increase in turnover

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CEW UK to sponsor a student for a third year in a row

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Beauty industry – A profitable business

Carmel Cosmetics Labs, experts in private label cosmetics, details its top tips for increasing income in the beauty industry

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The Beauty Accelerator 2024: Investing up to £250,000 in emerging beauty brands

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ICONS Beauty Group acquires on-shore USA packaging manufacturer

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Quadpack records its highest revenue in 2022, with improved ESG performance

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