Beirut, 25th of January 2023.
Clarins Group and Fattal Group celebrated 50 years of partnership at the French Embassy on Wednesday January 25, under the high patronage of Her Excellency Mrs. Anne Grillo, French Ambassador to Lebanon.
“The partnership between our two companies began in 1972, when the distribution of Clarins in Lebanon was entrusted to us by the founder Jacques Courtin Clarins, Khalil Fattal & Fils becoming the first Clarins distributor worldwide. We are proud and honored that Clarins Group has started its international adventure with us, in Lebanon”, explains Caroline Fattal, President of Fattal Group. In the spirit of the Clarins award which rewards “Women of Heart” each year, the Fattal Group has chosen to honor the 20 firewomen of the Lebanese fire stations by offering them Clarins boxes and treatments throughout this celebratory year.
Dr. Olivier Courtin Clarins, Managing Director of Clarins, visiting Lebanon on the occasion of this celebration, added: “Fattal Group was the first Clarins distributor in the world. Our common success story tells about a long-lasting business partnership between two family companies that care about each other and are dedicated to serve modern women. »
Since 2011, Fattal Group has also been distributing Clarins products in Iraq, which have now become the number one luxury cosmetics company in the country.
CLARINS GROUP
In nearly 70 years, Clarins Group has become the skincare expert and a leading make-up company. Clarins’ story begins in 1954 with Jacques Courtin’s vision of modern cosmetics serving the beauty and well-being of all women. Thus, he created Clarins, which became an extraordinary entrepreneurial and familial success. Clarins skincare and make-up expertise is recognized both in France and internationally. Today, the Clarins and myBlend brands are the ambassadors of French-style cosmetic excellence, pursuing constant innovation and at the service of mindful beauty. Olivier and Christian Courtin, the founder’s sons, have largely contributed to the development of the company for export. It is now present in 130 countries and exports 93% of its products designed and manufactured in France.
FATTAL GROUP
Founded in 1897 by Khalil Fares Fattal, Khalil Fattal & Fils has grown over time to become one of the most important distributor agents of world-famous brands in the MENA region. Currently, the Fattal Group family business operates in 12 countries. Specialized in warehousing, promotion and distribution of products and services for consumers, professionals and direct customers, the Fattal Group mainly distributes four categories of products: (1) perfumes, make-up and cosmetics, (2) consumer goods, (3) consumer electronics, (4) pharmaceuticals and healthcare. With a portfolio of quality international and local brands coupled with know-how developed over the years, the Fattal Group has become an key partner for reaching millions of consumers in the MENA region.