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Jennifer Weil

European Beauty Editor

Jennifer Weil is WWD’s European Beauty Editor. She has served in the role for more than 25 years, reporting on evolutions and revolutions impacting the beauty industry. From a holistic vantage point, she covers corporate, financial, retail, marketing, brand and product news, as well as rising trends and in-depth profiles of companies and executives. Groups in her scope include L’Oréal, LVMH, Kering, Unilever and Groupe Clarins, as well as fledgling fragrance and cosmetics makers. Jennifer began her journalism career in Paris, at the International Herald Tribune and city publications. She is a native New Yorker, with a degree from Middlebury College.

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What’s With All the Beauty IPOs?

Here is a look at how 2024's fared and what's in the pipeline for this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Cacharel Will Launch First Fragrance in Seven Years

Called Ella Ella, it was created to channel modern femininity.

Groupe Rocher Plans to Divest Petit Bateau and Stanhome

The French beauty giant has also named Paul Polman and Elisabeth Sandager to its board of directors.

Sephora Appoints New President of Europe and Middle East

Catherine Spindler has been named to the role at the prestige beauty retailer.

EXCLUSIVE: Sisley to Launch Its First Dermocosmetic Product

Sensitive Skin Soothing Care raises tolerance thresholds, allowing people to expand their beauty routines…

If TikTok Is Banned in the U.S., What’s Next for Beauty?

Established short-form video platforms are next in line, but small upstarts like Lemon8, Triller, Kwai and…

Big Changes for Big Beauty Players in 2025

The new year holds new challenges for L'Oréal, Unilever, the Estée Lauder Cos., Procter & Gamble and LVMH…

Will Beauty M&A Pick Up in 2025?

Several assets were left on the market in 2024.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicholas Galitzine Tapped as Emporio Armani’s New Fragrance Ambassador

The British actor will appear this month in the brand's Stronger With You Parfum campaign.

France’s Women’s RTW Federation Condemns Former Ministers Joining Shein

The federation said the Chinese fast-fashion giant's newly formed strategic committees to support its social…

L’Oréal Catches New Rising K-beauty Wave With Dr. G Acquisition

Beauty from South Korea, which spawned global trends such as BB Cream, is having a moment.

EXCLUSIVE: Charlize Theron to Front the Renamed Antiaging Skin Care Line Dior Capture

The line is launching an updated serum and day cream with formulas including an oxygen carrier inspired by…

Puig and Charlotte Tilbury Extend Partnership

The Spanish beauty brand will assume full ownership of the makeup and skin care label by the start of 2031.

Fine Fragrance’s Sales Grew the Fastest Among All Beauty Segments in 2024

The trend makes for one of the top 10 stories of the year, as the industry shape-shifted.

Bic Snaps Up Tangle Teezer

The British hairbrush brand was acquired for 165 million pounds from Mayfair Equity Partners.