William Reed Business Media, a UK-based B2B publisher, announced the closure of CosmeticsDesign.com, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com, and CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com.WHO: William Reed is a leading UK-based B2B media, data, and events company specializing in the food, drink, and hospitality sectors. The company has been under continuous family ownership since its inception in 1862. It delivers digital news, market intelligence, and industry exhibitions worldwide. William Reed serves a wide audience, from large consumer packaged goods suppliers to ambitious entrepreneurs, leveraging its heritage to provide trusted market intelligence and networking opportunities.William Reed describes the CosmeticsDesign brand as the leading online news source for the cosmetics and personal care industry. The earliest live articles in the archive date back to 2005.WHY: The announcement frames the move as a strategic consolidation of coverage, after more than 20 years of serving decision-makers across the cosmetics industry.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: In an email to readers, William Reed Business Media shared, “After more than 20 years of sharing news, insights, and analysis to decision-makers across the cosmetics industry, we have taken the decision to close our sites CosmeticsDesign.com, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com, and CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com in March 2026.”They continued, “While we close the CosmeticsDesign chapter, our Beauty & Wellness reporting lives on at NutraIngredients.com.”DETAILS:William Reed Business Media shuttered CosmeticsDesign.com, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com, and CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com.