Discount retailer Pepkor Europe has reported a strong performance in the first nine months of its financial year with the company saying Thursday that Pepco, Dealz and Poundland were all buoyant.

British personal care giant PZ Cussons has agreed to sell its Polish personal care brand Luksja to Athens-based specialist Sarantis Group. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed.

Dove Men+Care is launching a new Sportcare line for active men. Helping the brand promote its new collection are "everyday athletes" Chris Paul, Sean Williams and Alvin Suarez.

Cosmetics maker Coty raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, as it embarks on a multi-year turnaround plan, and announced plans to sell its controlling stake in beauty brand Younique.

Xavier Vey, with L'Oréal since 1998, is the new head of L'Oréal Luxe in western Europe. He has been replaced as head of L'Oréal Luxe in the USA by Megan Grant, formerly in charge of cosmetics brand Kiehl's.

​Online marketplace Notonthehighstreet has announced that Barrie Seidenberg, who has served as CEO since April 2018, will leave the role for health reasons.

Lancôme has rolled out a new fragrance campaign featuring the Hollywood star Zendaya.The prestige beauty brand has unveiled the campaign for its new perfume, 'Idôle,' fronted by the 22-year-old actress and singer.

Laura Ashley may have made a loss in the last year but its fashion ops powered ahead and proved to be the most successful part of the business. The company also has a new deal to help it expand in China.

Makeup brand Dermablend Professional has turned its back on animal testing to become certified cruelty-free.

Beiersdorf reported slowing sales growth for its Nivea skin care brand in the second quarter on Tuesday, although it confirmed its outlook for 2019. 

The prestige beauty retailer wants to further strengthen its position in the luxury market.

New rules on strong customer authentication (SCA) will come into force in Europe on September 14 2019, as set out by PSD2, the EU’s revised directive on payment services.

Aaron Chatterley, who co-founded and led Feelunique until 2014, has confirmed he is rejoining the team. But he is not returning as CEO, even though the company has been without a leader since Joel Palix's departure. 

Global shopping malls giant Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has reported solid results, but its UK operations (the London Westfield malls) suffered from the same problems we heard about at rivals Hammerson and Intu this week.

Zalando is investing for growth and it's paying off as site visits and revenue are rising fast. But while adjusted operating earnings are on the rise, net income is still low as it prepares for a more profitable future.