For its 2022/23 financial year ending March 31, the cosmetics group L'Occitane recorded a turnover of 2.13 billion euros, up 17.9%. This growth was driven by the acquisition of Sol de Janeiro.

Coty Inc on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast for the second time, as the CoverGirl parent banks on price hikes, new launches and resilient demand for its high-end and affordable fragrances and cosmetics.

​The Body Shop’s owner Natura &Co has reported what it called a “resilient performance” for Q1, with sales growth in constant currency and an improvement in profit margins. It was still loss-making, however. 

Inter Parfums reported on Monday a double-digit uptick in net income, following a record-breaking increase in first-quarter sales. 

Coty Inc said on Friday it would explore a listing on the Paris Stock Exchange as the CoverGirl cosmetics maker looks to strengthen its presence in Europe and tap into new investors in the market.

Beauty giant Coty announced on Wednesday the renewal of its license agreement with Swiss-based family business Davidoff, extending their long-running partnership beyond twenty years.

Genderless fine fragrance brand Henry Rose announced on Wednesday that it has secured a series A investment, marking its first external investment since its launch in 2019.

​Consumer products giant Unilever has reported results for the first quarter and said that underlying sales growth (USG) “accelerated to 10.5%, driven by progress against strategic priorities”.

Sephora’s physical retail return to the UK looks to have been an inspired move. The recently opened store at Westfield London is performing more than 300% better than was predicted.

Vintage fashion retailer Garms has taken a long-term lease on the last remaining vacant property on Nottingham’s Bridlesmith Gate.

The Roman luxury house achieved a turnover of 1.4 billion euros in 2022, recording a 15% growth thanks to the acceleration of its direct sales network, which have jumped by 21%.

Fragrance maker Inter Parfums announced on Wednesday a 24% uptick in first-quarter sales to $312 million, on the back of a surge in its Europe segment and sales growth across its Jimmy Choo, Montblanc and Coach brands.

​THG shares can’t seem to stay on an even keel. No sooner did they rise 40% Monday after news of a takeover approach for the company than they fell almost 20% Tuesday on investor disappointment in the company's results.

Big expansion plans for Superdrug this year. The UK health & beauty retailer is investing in 25 new stores, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint while creating over 570 jobs nationwide. 

Just a day after headlines about a surging share price linked to a bid approach for the company, THG was back in the news on Tuesday as it released a trading update and its full-year preliminary results.

Shares in under-pressure UK online beauty e-tailer and e-commerce services provider THG leapt 40% at one point on Monday on news of an early-stage takeover approach from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management.