5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look at areas to watch in the new year The world is looking at the edge of another year, and for the cosmetics industry, that means another year of trends. While none of us can see what’s coming, at CosmeticsDesign we’ve dug into our crystal ball of […]
Month: January 2022
Why Chinese Perfume Brands Are Outpacing Their Global Competitors
The following is an excerpt from Jing Daily’s news report, “How Niche Fragrances are Winning Over Young Chinese Consumers”, available for download on our Reports page. This 25-page primer sheds light on China’s emerging niche fragrance market, one of the fastest growing premium categories with great untapped potential. Get your copy of the report here. […]
Harmay partners with Firmenich to develop fragrance brands
Privately held Swiss fragrance and flavor company, Firmenich, has signed a strategic agreement with Chinese beauty retailer, Harmay, to expand the fine fragrance category in China. Under the agreement, the two companies will develop new fragrance brands, concepts, experiences and models, Firmenich said. The partnership with Harmay follows the opening of Firmenich’s Customer Experience Studio […]
The Fragrance Shop sales increase over Christmas thanks to online demand
The company said it had transformed into a “phygital” retailer // The Fragrance Shop sales increase over the Christmas period after strong online performance // Overall sales increased by 38% in the 6 weeks to January 1, 2022 The Fragrance Shop saw strong sales over the Christmas period, driven by online performance. The fragrance retailer […]
Dior, Gucci and Paco Rabanne help The Fragrance Shop record Christmas sales
Sales of Miss Dior, Gucci Flora and Dior’s Paco Rabanne Phantom helped The Fragrance Shop achieve record Christmas sales in 2021. The Manchester-based company saw its overall sales increase by 38% in the six weeks to January 1, 2022, compared to the same period in 2019. The company added that its online performance helped boost […]
The Fragrance Shop to open new stores but warns online change ‘presents challenges’ in ‘some places’
The Fragrance Shop has announced its intention to continue opening new stores despite the pandemic accelerating the transition to online commerce. The Manchester-headquartered retailer added, however, that the change “presents challenges for the continued viability of some stores”. But he also said he was “well placed to exploit this rapidly changing landscape”. READ MORE: Homecare […]
Top 10 CosmeticDesign articles of December
1. 5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look at areas to watch in the new year The world is looking at the brink of another year, and for the cosmetics industry, that means another year of trends. While none of us can see what’s coming, at CosmeticsDesign we’ve dug into our crystal ball […]
Top 5 CosmeticDesign Items of 2021
1. Avon in North America gets a new name: The Avon Company Formerly known as New Avon, the North American company hopes to shift attention away from the company’s recent history and look to the brand’s 135 years of success in this region. “Our name has changed to more clearly represent our vision and provide […]