Category Beauty

CIBS new President Boris Schaefer outlines vision for 2025

Boris Schaefer has been appointed the 77th President of the Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS) for 2025, succeeding Veronica Cruz-Onishea, from ABA Pakaging Corp. CIBS is a professional organization that connects buyers and suppliers in the cosmetic, personal care,…

Global tourism recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2024

Travel retail specialists have reasons to rejoice. Global tourism fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2024 with 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide due to “robust” demand from key markets, UN Tourism said on Monday, January 20. “A…

Wheaton to present its innovations for glass packaging in Paris

For its third consecutive participation in Paris Packaging Week (January 28th and 29th, 2025), the Brazilian glassmaker will highlight its expertise in the production and decoration of sophisticated glass packaging. At the event, Wheaton will showcase its Ecoglass Line, which…

Coptis announces the appointment of Roland de Heere as CEO

Coptis, a provider of digital solutions for the cosmetics R&D, has appointed Roland de Heere as Chief Executive Officer. Bringing to the role over a decade of extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and operational management across multiple industries, Roland…

The Body Shop will also close its doors in Switzerland

The Body Shop adventure is coming to an end in Switzerland too! Coop, the franchise holder in the Alpine country, has decided not to extend its contract, saying the brand has lost its previous unique positioning. “After an in-depth analysis,…

Prad dresses Jimmy Choo in translucent metallization

The French specialist of liquid metallization has made what it calls “a glamorous evening gown” for the new I Want Choo Le Parfum. For this launch, the Prad workshops have metallized the brand’s iconic bottle in translucent gold. “The material…

Rocher group wants to refocus on its cosmetic business

The French beauty group, which owns brands such as Yves Rocher, Arbonne, Sabon and Docteur Pierre Ricaud, has announced its intention to initiate a process of divestiture for its children’s fashion and home care divisions, which mainly include the Petit…