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Cyril Camus: “A move upmarket is taking shape”
In a sneak preview to the feature interview in the upcoming issue of Formes de Luxe, Cyril Camus, CEO of cognac house Camus, discusses the health crisis' impact on the cognac market and how this has jump-started the brand's drive towards[…]
U-label looks to digitize EU wine & spirits labelling
Set to launch in December 2021, U-label is a digital label initiative spearheaded by industry bodies CEEV (European Committee for Wine Companies) and SpiritsEUROPE. The electronic label will allow wine and spirits brands to meet EU regulations,[…]
French luxury study taps consumer perception
France’s hold on the luxury consumer’s mindset is assured for the foreseeable future, says a new report by Ifop-sociovision for French luxury association Comité Colbert. But there are also challenges to address, including changing consumption[…]
Cosmetic Valley summit: France’s beauty industry fights for leadership
The health of France's fragrance and cosmetics industry as it emerges from the pandemic was a hot topic at Cosmetic Valley's annual summit in Paris on October 14th. Held during the business cluster's Cosmetic 360 trade show, the organization[…]
Keys for luxury to navigate post-pandemic growth
At a press conference this morning in Paris addressing the luxury market from a French and Italian brand perspective, Kantar gathered experts from the field to take a closer look at the changing luxury consumer and how brands should adapt to[…]
Talking super premium spirits with Campari Group’s Julka Villa
Julka Villa, Managing Director of Campari RARE, spoke with our sister publication Formes de Luxe on her ambition for the newly minted super-premium division. What was behind the launch of RARE? Campari Group has been acquiring and refreshing[…]
Aptar's Xavier Susterac: "We're adapting to the new context, while investing for the future"
For Xavier Susterac, President EMEA at Aptar Beauty + Home, the 2021 edition of LUXE PACK Monaco will be more important than ever when it comes to showcasing innovations. The supplier will present its Silk and Future pumps at the show. Susterac[…]
Inside baijiu's quest to conquer the West
Cyril Camus, at the helm of Camus Group, spoke to Luxe Packaging Insight about the evolution of Chinese spirit baijiu outside of its home country. Distributor of Moutai in export markets, Camus Group has also just launched Shede Founder's[…]
Global Cosmetics Cluster: strength in numbers for beauty
Nearly five years after it was initially founded, the Global Cosmetics Cluster has officialized its status as an international association. Described as the world’s first international cluster network dedicated to innovation in cosmetics, the[…]
Interview
Comité Colbert's Bénédicte Epinay: “The crisis has been a catalyst for French luxury”
Bénédicte Epinay was named President & CEO of French luxury association Comité Colbert in December 2019, on the eve of the global health pandemic. One year on, the Comité is launching its first advertising campaign aimed at promoting the values[…]
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Key Figures
40%
The percentage of annual fragrance sales done in the fourth quarter. Fragrance sales in December, especially during Christmas week, can be 25% to 100% higher than any other time of the year. (source: The NPD Group)