Our key moments
1930
1930
Naissance de Monsieur Yves Rocher
1959
1959
Yves Rocher creates:
- « The botanical beauty » launching the first vegetal cosmetic range
- A new way of distribution: mail-order selling
- The brand “Yves Rocher”
1969
1969
- Opening of the “La Croix des Archers” distribution site in Brittany
- Opening of the 1st Yves Rocher store at 43 boulevard Hausmann in Paris
1970
1970
1st international step for the Yves Rocher brand (in Belgium)
1973
1973
Sanofi becomes a shareholder of Groupe Rocher.
1975
1975
Birth of the "Botanical Garden" in Brittany, a tribute to the vegetal world
1979
1979
Opening of the Rieux industrial site in Brittany, dedicated to make-up and skin cares
1980
1980
- Daniel Rocher, son of the founder, creates the Daniel Jouvance brand, specialist in marine cosmetology
- Opening of a research and culture center “the Eclosarium” on the Houat Island in Brittany
1982
1982
Takeover of the Ploërmel industrial site in Brittany, dedicated to perfumes
1986
1986
Creation of the Dr. Pierre Ricaud brand, specialist in anti-aging cosmetics
1987
1987
Groupe Rocher takes direct control of home-selling in Northern Italy
1988
1988
Takeover of Petit Bateau, multi-generational clothing specialist and creator of undergarments
1991
1991
- Opening of a new “Villes-Geffs” factory in La Gacilly dedicated to packaging shower gels, hair care and body care
- Creation of the Yves Rocher Foundation, chaired by Jacques Rocher, son of the founder
1997
1997
Takeover of the Stanhome brand, specialist in home maintenance and embellishments
1998
1998
Les champs de culture de La Gacilly sont certifiés "agriculture biologique".
2000
2000
- Jacques Rocher creates the Kiotis brand, specialist in cosmetic products based on essential oils
- Yves Rocher’s brand launches its first online selling website
2001
2001
- Opening of an international logistics platform in Villouët
2003
2003
Creation of the annual “Photo Festival” at La Gacilly, the largest outdoor photo festival in Europe
2007
2007
The Yves Rocher Foundation is committed to planting 1 million trees as part of its "Plant for the planet" campaign
2009
2009
- Opening of the Eco-hotel Spa « La Grée des Landes » at La Gacilly, in Brittany
- Bris Rocher, grandson of the founder becomes CEO of the family Group
2012
2012
- Sanofi divests from Groupe Rocher
- Takeover of the Turkish brand Flormar, make-up specialist
2015
2015
Opening of the new eco-responsible operational headquarters certified HQE, in the Paris region
2016
2016
- Takeover of the Israelian brand SABON, specialist in artisanal soaps and beauty products from the Dead Sea
- Petit Bateau opens its new global logistics platform in Troyes
2017
2017
Ouverture de la maison de la Marque Yves Rocher à La Gacilly.
2018
2018
Acquisition of the American brand Arbonne, specialist in beauty, health and well-being products based on botanical ingredients
2018
2018
- True to its roots, Groupe Rocher becomes the first international group to adopt the status of “Mission Driven Company”
- Its mission: Reconnect people to nature
" Notre histoire collective reflète notre formidable aventure humaine. "