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Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch opens March 2027

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch, the highly anticipated luxury hotel and residences set within one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, is opening reservations today ahead of its autumn debut.

John Lobb to build new manufacture in Northampton, England

Part of the Hermès group, John Lobb has preserved and celebrated exceptional shoemaking craftsmanship in Northampton for generations, embodying the very essence of British-made excellence.

Amorepacific Pioneers Nano Delivery Technology For Cosmetics

Amorepacific and KAIST developed a nanotechnology-based lipid delivery system designed to improve ingredient stability, penetration, and skincare performance.

The French beauty industry is calling for the removal of tariffs on exports to the US

In response to a 15% tariff on exports to the United States, the French Federation of Beauty Companies is urging the French and European authorities to renegotiate the transatlantic agreement signed last year.

RADII Steps Inside HEYTEA’s First Overseas Teabar, Now Open in NYC

Manhattan’s Upper East Side is now home to a different kind of HEYTEA . The Chinese tea chain, known for its minimalist interior design and high-quality beverages, has debuted its first overseas HEYTEA Teabar in New York City.

L'Oréal: Is the beauty industry nearing the end of the single-use bottle?

To mark World Refill Day, L'Oréal is unveiling the largest-ever edition of its #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign. Combining 18 brands and 28 products, the initiative highlights the growing momentum behind refill formats.

The Aads Identity Crisis

As beauty brands flood AAD, the industry is debating whether dermatology’s premier scientific meeting is becoming a new stage for skincare marketing.

Retail real estate advisor LM makes three key appointments

​UK independent retail and leisure real estate adviser LM has made three key promotions “strengthening the firm’s reputation for innovation, collaboration and nurturing internal talent.”

Snap Launches Draws Attention With New Rollout

Amorepacific Pioneers Nano Delivery Technology For Cosmetics

Amorepacific and KAIST developed a nanotechnology-based lipid delivery system designed to improve ingredient stability, penetration, and skincare performance.

Givenchy Gave Shanghainese Breakfast a Shot—But Did It Misfire?

A missed celebrity appearance, a missed reference. What went down at this latest pop-up?

Why is Erling Haaland the Face of a 200-Year-Old Chinese Herbal Tea?

Manchester City’s superstar striker Erling Haaland teamed up with Chinese herbal tea brand Walovi in a bizarre campaign that proves out-of-context marketing is the new meta.

Radisson Collection to open new hotel in Frankfurt

Radisson Collection Hotel, Frankfurt will be positioned in the luxury-lifestyle segment, located on floors 11–19 of the 173m T2 tower, with floor-to-ceiling skyline views and DGNB Platinum precertification under the “Vertical Cities” framework.

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE

The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.

Prada opens new boutique in Vancouver at Oakridge Park

Prada has opened a new store in Vancouver at Oakridge Park Mall. The 7,000-square-foot space is the Italian label’s latest expression of modern luxury, blending the brand’s iconic heritage with a fresh retail concept that makes its Canadian debut.

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus

The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Unilever Invests Euro 100 Million In Mumbai Fragrance Hub To Advance Innovation

Unilever is investing €100 million in a new Mumbai fragrance hub, leveraging AI, science, and consumer insights to accelerate fragrance innovation and growth.

Coworth Park in Ascot unveils newly renovated rooms and suites

Dorchester Collection’s country estate, Coworth Park, unveils an elegant transformation of its Stable Rooms, Stable Suites and Cottages.

Snap Launches $2,195 Specs, Declaring Glasses the Next Computer

The thick-rimmed eyeglasses, which go on sale this autumn, were unveiled at the AWE mixed-reality conference in Long Beach, California, on Tuesday. The thick-rimmed eyeglasses, which go on sale this autumn, were unveiled at the AWE mixed-reality conference in Long Beach, California, on Tuesday.

Chinese shoppers prefer domestic brands, but not when it comes to these few categories

Domestic brands in China dominate segments from electric vehicles to electronic products to various everyday goods, but more shoppers are reaching for foreign competitors in specific categories including chocolate, infant formula, diapers and instant noodles.

Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash

The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash. The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Young tech elites drive rise in Shenzhen luxury home sales after purchase curbs ease

Several luxury residential projects in Shenzhen sold out quickly in May, with young elites from the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors replacing traditional tycoons as the most avid buyers.

Hermès opens new boutique in Nagoya, Japan

Hermès is delighted to announce the opening of its new store in The Landmark Nagoya Sakae on 11 June 2026. The store is inspired by Japanese culture and textile traditions.

Chinas Top Execs Share What Beautys Next Chapter Looks Like

Following Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, four C-beauty companies reveal which market and consumer trends are set to drive real change in 2026. China is far from just a consumer market.