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LG Household & Health Care releases O Hui, VDL and Belif in China

13-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean personal care giant launches three cosmetics brands in China — OHUI, VDL and Belif — to enable it to make greater strides in the global cosmetics industry.

Shinsegae Department Store boosts presence in China

12-Jul-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean leading retailer, Shinsegae Group, enters China’s e-commerce market amid selecting digital expansion as its strategic marketing priority.

Sulwhasoo prepares to open first Paris store

02-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

AmorePacific-owned Sulwhasoo enters the Parisian marketplace by getting ready to exclusively launch at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France, in September 2017.

Estée Lauder turns to the digital realm as retail profits slow in Asia

13-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As retail growth slows down in Hong Kong and China, Estée Lauder says it is turning its resources to the digital realm, including the development of omni-channel concepts, retail store expansion and information technology enhancements.

Sephora to focus on male consumers in Australia expansion

11-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

During its upcoming expansion into Australia, international beauty brand Sephora will focus on young and male consumers, the brand has said.

Sephora expands into Australia: region continues to diversify

15-Apr-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

International beauty brand Sephora’s upcoming expansion into Australia participates in the ongoing diversification of the region’s cosmetics market, and will mean domestic players will need to continue to up their game with innovation.

Estée Lauder chief expects holiday hike in sales

13-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Estée Lauder CEO and president Fabrizio Freda believes that despite a recent slowdown in department store sales for mainstream brands such as Clinique, the market will pick up again as the holiday season approaches.

Aussie brand eyes up rivals after ending exclusive department store contract

19-Feb-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Color cosmetics brand Napoleon Perdis is making waves in the industry as it seeks out new retailers on the Asia Pacific region in an effort to continue to expand its line.  

Estée Lauder Targets unauthorised sales of MAC cosmetics

07-Sep-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Estée Lauder has taken legal action against fashion retailer Target accusing it of selling counterfeit cosmetics in its stores in Australia under the MAC Cosmetics brand.

Estee Lauder launches its Origins brand in China

16-Mar-2010 By Katie Nichol

The Estee Lauder Companies has launched its Origins skin care brand in mainland China, tapping into the potential of the Chinese market for cosmetics.

Changing retail landscape helps define cosmetics in BRIC markets

05-Oct-2009 By By Simon Pitman

The fast-changing retail landscapes in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC markets) are creating new opportunities for cosmetics and personal care players to market products.