Companies & industry
“Perfumes will always make people dream, but they must change,” Olivier de Lisle, Firmenich
What are the prospects for the world perfume market? Olivier de Lisle, who is in charge of the Fine Fragrance Department at Firmenich,...
The Alkos Group gets global
The French cosmetics subcontractor reached a turnover of more than 47 million euros for the year 2014 and aims at 51 million in 2015 – a...
Beauty retailer Marionnaud seeks repositioning with new store concept
After having tested it in nine stores during 2014, Marionnaud has announced the massive deployment of its new store concept, which was...
Nail polish: Fiabila inaugurates its new French production unit
Fiabila has inaugurated a second production production unit in the company’s historic site in the Eure-et-Loir region of France, thus...
“High shine and long wear are the leading trends in nails right now”, Mary van Praag, OPI
After having grown exponentially in recent years, the nail polish market expanded more slowly in 2014 but remains one of the key growth...
“We want a harmonious development”, Thierry Aubry-Lecomte, Natura Brasil France
While the Natura Brasil group is a giant in its own country, it remains surprisingly discreet outside South America. And yet, it has been...
Dr. Christina Zech joins Faber-Castell Cosmetics
The 1st of February 2015 Dr. Christina Zech joined the German company Faber-Castell Cosmetics as Managing Director. She leads the company...
Atelier Cologne aims to lead the niche fragrances segment
After a funding round of five million euros, which is expected to close in June, Atelier Cologne will implement a new development plan,...
Cosmetic Group USA doubles its activity
In November 2013, we reported that one of Los Angeles’ leading contract manufacturers was setting out to make some big changes. Having...
The Different Company celebrates its 15th anniversary
With 15 years of age, The Different Company can be considered as the teenager of a new generation of perfume brands. The company was...
