Shiseido Net Profit Surges 211% as Structural Reforms Take Hold
Shiseido's H1 2026 earnings show a 211% net profit surge driven by structural cost cuts, luxury brand momentum, and turnarounds in the Americas and APAC.
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Shiseido's H1 2026 earnings show a 211% net profit surge driven by structural cost cuts, luxury brand momentum, and turnarounds in the Americas and APAC.
Giorgio Armani and L’Oréal are debuting I Will, the house's first new standalone men's scent franchise in over two decades, fronted by actor Jonathan Bailey.
Facing market saturation and agile indie rivals, heritage beauty brands are leaning into nostalgia and core franchises to drive long-term repeat purchases.
London's Covent Garden will host its 10-day Beyond Beauty festival in September 2026, bringing together over 80 global brands and experiential activations.
French niche fragrance label Essential Parfums is opening its first international standalone boutique on Beak Street in London's Soho district.
Spanish luxury firm Puig posted €2.35 billion in H1 2026 revenue, led by a 20.9% Asia-Pacific surge and strong demand for Charlotte Tilbury and niche scents.
Spanish luxury group Puig reported 4.1% second-quarter sales growth to €1.14 billion, propelled by prestige fragrances and Charlotte Tilbury makeup.
French niche fragrance brand Essential Parfums is launching its first standalone boutique outside France, bringing its accessible luxury model to London's Soho.
Kering reduced its net debt by €4.7 billion in the first half of 2026, bolstered by the €4 billion sale of Kering Beauté to L’Oréal.