This week, multinational flavors and fragrance producer Symrise announced having signed an agreement to buy the fragrance and aroma chemicals business of Milwaukee, Wisconsin – based Sensient Technologies. The deal not only expands Symrise’s global reach...
Specialty chemicals major Croda International is set to acquire Spanish fragrance and flavour firm Iberchem in a multi-million-euro deal that creates a full-service offering for beauty and personal care manufacturers.
Imerys Talc America filed for bankruptcy the same month that US District Judge Freda Wolfson issued a ruling that allowed thousands of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson to proceed. Now, the France-based industrial mineral company is selling its North...
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to challenge beauty business globally, and another look at the financials shows certain majors and categories continue to fare better than others.
US male grooming brand Manscaped has expanded into the European Union, initially online via its own website and Amazon but over time it will look to secure a brick-and-mortar retail presence, it says.
The beauty and personal care world has faced significant upheaval on a global scale during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it has also emerged as resilient and innovative despite consumer and retail trends morphing at great speed....
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the third quarter of 2020 and issued full-year guidance due to better visibility, despite continuing challenges related to COVID-19.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales drop for the third quarter of 2020 though sales in dermocosmetics grew, proving the segment to be particularly COVID-19 resilient.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a global sales rise for the third quarter of 2020 despite operating in a market still reeling from COVID-19, though Western Europe sales declined.
Personal care major Unilever has reported a net earnings dip for the third quarter of 2020 despite signs of volume-led growth across the business, particularly in skin cleansing.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net sales rise for its first quarter of fiscal 2021 and raised its full-year outlook as the company continues to fare well despite COVID-19 headwinds.
Japanese skin care brand Meeth is poised to increase its presence in the international market on the back of consumer demand for high-performing, results-driven products.
International beauty major L’Oréal has announced a series of changes at its helm for next year, including the succession of its current CEO and creation of a new business division merging research, innovation and technologies.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has reported a lift in sales for its third quarter thanks to growth in its consumer health division, drawing the firm out of its previous Q2 plunge.
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Cartier are the most-valuable luxury brands in the world with beauty and fragrance offerings, and Givenchy and Tom Ford are the fastest-growing, according to Brand Finance.
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