Strategy

Innovation spotlight: Paper & cardboard gets creative
From novel rigid boxes and recyclable monodose packs to paper made of plant-based by-products, there have been no shortage of paper and cardboard innovations presented at various packaging trade shows over recent months. Read on for Luxe[…]

Innovation spotlight: Refill formats on the rise
As eco-design continues to take center stage in the luxury packaging industry, Luxe Packaging Insight spotlights a selection of the latest refill format innovations. Quadpack and Aptar Beauty + Home have joined forces to create a refillable[…]

A closer look: French fashion & reshoring
According to the Institut Français de la Mode, of the €30bn worth of clothing purchased in France in 2019, only 3% was made in France. “Although it spills a lot of ink, relocating clothing production in France is, in my opinion, rare, because[…]

Dossier
Reshoring production: What impact on luxury packaging?
The health pandemic and growing spike in sustainability concerns have made reshoring a growing concern. In our Dossier, we examine how this market shift is impacting luxury packaging players throughout the supply chain.

Special report: Reshoring production
It would appear that the luxury sector has moved on from the indiscriminate outsourcing that has shaken up the packaging industry in recent decades. Read our exclusive report published in the Spring 2022 issue of our sister magazine Formes de[…]

Interview
Philippe Bénacin, CEO, Interparfums: “We go where the best skills are found”
CEO of French fragrance group Interparfums, Philippe Bénacin discusses the company's sourcing strategy and how he views the market's current supply chain challenges. Read our exclusive interview published in the Spring 2022 issue of our sister[…]

Wunderman Thompson Intelligence decodes consumer trends for premium packaging
Macro-trends around regeneration, optimism and emotional wellness and their impact on luxury packaging was the theme of a conference by Wunderman Thompson Intelligence at LUXE PACK New York last month. Here are some of the highlights from the[…]

Bpifrance & Febea’s Beauty Accelerator program to push supply chain digitalization
Alliora, Neyret and g.pivaudran are among the 12 companies that are part of Bpifrance and Febea’s Beauty Accelerator program which notably aims to accelerate the digitalization of the supply chain for cosmetics industry suppliers. French[…]

Clean make-up brand MOB Beauty readies for compostable packs
After debuting its Earth-First packaging last year, MOB Beauty is set to roll out its NewPurpose fully compostable beauty collection in 2024. A pilot program to gauge consumer acceptance launched this July. At LUXE PACK New York last month, MOB[…]

PRP Creation files for safeguard procedure as crisis bites
French beauty packaging company PRP Creation has filed for a safeguard procedure, as the coronavirus pandemic coupled with rising raw material and energy prices has contributed to the company’s woes. PRP Creation was placed under the protection[…]