Why do M&A’s happen? What factors make a brand attractive for acquisition? Why are Fragrance brands appealing now? Here is a great article and podcast on how brands can strategize to play in this arena. Have a listen to this short interview about how and why brands get acquired along with predictions on how the future may play out.

Pop-up shops are great ways to promote your brand while testing the waters as a retailer. Whether the objective is to build notoriety, launch a new product or connect with consumers, there are best practices that can help you achieve your objectives. In this article a seasoned expert talks about what you need to know to ensure you get the most bang out of this investment.

In this article neuroscientist Laura Lopez-Mascaraque talks not only about how man’s sense of smell has evolved since the time of the caveman to today but about how and why we all have our own olfactory footprint.

Are you a young perfumer? Now’s the time to submit your application for the French Society of Perfumers annual competition. The theme for 2025 is “Olfactive and poetic cultural landscapes of lavender in Provence." Check out the article for more information and details on who is eligible.

Solid scents, layering mists, natural perfumes, biodegradable, and sustainable fragrances have been on the market for a while and now they are joined by what we see as a rising trend in alcohol-free olfactory creations. Straddling the line between fragrance and care, could this new category further invigorate fragrance overall?

Yet again another chip falls in the multibrand store arena. With Saks acquiring Neiman Marcus, it’s one less retailer in the US market, meaning more buying power for the newly formed Saks Global. Will they be able to elevate the department store experience to what luxury consumers expect? Will it make it even more difficult for niche brands to get shelf space?

So many niche fragrance brands look to China as the Eldorado or land of opportunity. Navigating the rules and regulations along with making a connection with the people and the culture are key elements to a successful strategy. In this article Singapore-based brand Scent Journer talks about their journey providing key learnings for other brands.