Africa / Middle East
Middle East: The rise of local brands is transforming the beauty market
In a difficult economic background, the beauty market in the Gulf countries is undergoing a complete transformation. For a long time...
O Boticário partners with Millennial Capital to enter the Middle East market
Brazilian based cosmetics, fragrances and skin care brand O Boticário has entered into licensing agreement with retail investment and...
Messe Frankfurt launches Beautyworld Saudi Arabia
Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organiser of Beautyworld Middle East, an annual trade show held in Dubai, has announced the launch of...
Building on the success of its makeup line, Wojooh will launch a Bath & Body line
Wow by Wojooh, the make-up brand of the leading Middle Eastern beauty retailer (100 Wojooh stores across 12 countries and on its...
The Fragrance Foundation Arabia launches new tradeshow in Dubai
The Fragrance Foundation Arabia is launching THE SCENT, a 3-day-exhibition dedicated to artistic niche fragrances to be held from 30th...
Middle East: Luxury in the age of digitalisation
Younger, more educated and more connected, the new generation of consumers from in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is shaking up the...
Beautyworld Middle East continues growing
Beautyworld Middle East, the Middle East’s largest beauty and wellness exhibition, continues its double-digit growth trajectory. The...
Fragrances and cosmetics sales continue to surge in the Gulf countries
Sales of beauty and personal care products grew by 10% in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaching US$ 9.3 billion in 2016,...
Iberchem strengthens its African business with new facility in Ghana
Spanish fragrance manufacturer Iberchem has announced the opening of a new facility in Ghana. Located in the capital of Accra, the new...
Amorepacific expands into the Middle East
Korea’s cosmetics giant Amorepacific has partnered with Alshaya Group, one of the largest retailer in the Middle East, to make a first...